Then there was much
opposition from certain quarters. There were those who could not discern
the propriety of my being elevated to an equality with those of greater
wealth; and I am not sure, since the king has not seen fit to retrace his
steps, but that he has lost the confidence of those concerned. Cousins! I
am ever grateful to those kind friends who so nobly took me by the hand.
I know well who they are, and I know well who they are not."
"Surely our young instructor is becoming eloquent," said Scribbo, rather
crestfallen.
"Yea, verily," replied his brother; "and who can withstand such a mighty
torrent of oratory? Let us away to the groves!" And Apgomer was left, for
the time being, the sole occupant of the apartment.
CHAPTER XIV.
DAYS, weeks, months, and years, have passed away, and the great day of
examination has arrived--that day for which that youthful group has looked
so long, with mingled feelings of pleasure and embarrassment. This day
broke on the capital of Chaldea with unusual brightness.
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