"
"May the king pardon his unworthy servant," replied Arioch; "but the
young man that seeks thy face to-day was not among the number yesterday."
"And by what name is he known?" frowningly inquired the king.
"His name, O king, is Belteshazzar, of the captivity of Judah."
"Belteshazzar! Belteshazzar!" exclaimed the king, suddenly rising to his
feet. "May the gods forgive me! Belteshazzar, whose wonderful display of
wisdom astonished the city on the day of examination? Why did I not think
of him sooner? Yea, and his three companions! and all at the palace!
close at hand! and far superior in wisdom to all others! Belteshazzar!
Yea, Arioch! By all means let the young Hebrew be admitted."
The captain of the guard hastened from the presence of the king to inform
Daniel of his success.
"Belteshazzar, the king grants thy petition, and thou art requested to
appear before him."
Daniel, with his usual calmness and dignity, walked into the presence of
the king, while Arioch was beckoned to retire.
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