With the four Hebrews he was
highly delighted. Their great knowledge astonished him; but still he
thought that soon he would be able to bring them to a dead stand.
Question after question was asked, and question after question was
answered, to the utter astonishment of the large audience. The contest
was long, and of a thrilling nature; and not until the king was convinced
that he was dealing with his superiors did he cry out, in a loud voice:
"It is enough!"
Every eye rested on Ashpenaz, as he stood ready to announce the names of
those whom the king wished to honor.
"Belteshazzar!"
Daniel, with calm dignity and genuine modesty, left his seat, walked to
the place appointed, and bowed low in the presence of the king.
"Shadrach!"
Hananiah, with a slight blush, that rendered him but the more comely,
left his seat, and stood by the side of his cousin, in the presence of
the king.
"Meshach!"
Mishael, with a smile on his lip, and an unfaltering step, found his
place by the side of his brother.
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