Adieu!"
These dispatches proved to be letters. The last delivered was
confidentially handed to Apgomer by Mathias, and was written by Perreeza.
The letter from Daniel was first considered. It was read aloud by
Azariah.
"Ever Dear Cousins: I have this moment read the wonderful proclamation of
the king, in regard to the great image of Bel, to be dedicated on the
plains of Dura. By some strange providence, he saw fit to send me hither,
with imperative instructions to remain until some unpleasant affairs
between the two governments are amicably adjusted; and before this can be
accomplished, the great idolatrous display will have passed. Your minds,
undoubtedly, have been much troubled in view of the unpleasant position
in which ye are placed. So hath the mind of your beloved cousin. Already
I know full well that, with holy courage, ye are ready for the trial. The
flames of a fiery furnace must fail to frighten a true Israelite from the
worship of the God of his fathers.
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