But then it would be some consolation to know
that they had been compelled to worship and bow before the gods of the
Chaldeans."
"There is one thing to be deeply regretted," said Shagoth. "I am informed
that Belteshazzar, the great Rab Mag, is now in Egypt, and is not
expected to return for some weeks. He also ought to bear them company and
share the same fate. But if only we can put these three out of our way we
shall have abundant reason to adore the gods."
"But, my sons," said the mother, "will not these Hebrews elude notice
among so many? The gods know how I fear lest after all they may escape."
"Fear not that, mother," answered Scribbo. "Shagoth and myself will so
arrange matters as to be near them; and if they bow not with us we will
on the spot report them to the king."
"This is a matter of ponderous importance, and of immense consequence,"
said the promenading father. "From this, Chaldea shall hereafter reap
abundant harvests. These proud and insolent foreigners who insinuate
themselves into offices which native Chaldeans ought to fill, will now
learn a lesson of modesty to which they have hitherto been strangers.
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