Nearer and nearer they
approached, and entered the city; and, amid enthusiastic shouts, the
monarch was escorted to the royal palace.
Darius the Mede was far from being a man of stern moral worth and true
decision of character. He was rather weak in mind and easily flattered.
Nevertheless he was a man of tender feelings, and cruelty was no part of
his nature. He was greatly elated with the warm reception he had received
at the hands of the Babylonians, and now or never was the time for the
foul conspirators to try their power with the king.
The two presidents, accompanied by the four princes, soon made their
appearance in the presence of the king.
"Welcome into the presence of your sovereign!" said the king in a
pleasant mood. "Let the full desires of your hearts be made known to the
king, and with pleasure he will grant your every wish."
"O king, live forever!" replied President Fraggood. "Thou art a mighty
ruler. Thy dominions are unbounded. Thy rich possessions are found in
every clime.
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