Not only among the Hebrews, who were numerous in the city, was this
singular law looked upon as monstrous in its nature, but also by the
great body of Chaldeans, many of whom were warmly attached to the worship
of their gods. The shortness of the period in which it was to be
enforced, however, served to quiet them in a manner. Thirty days would
soon be over, and then they would closely watch the future movements of
their new king.
The "Union Safety Committee" acted well their part. Daniel, perfectly
acquainted with all their movements, gave himself no uneasiness. With
full confidence in his God, he rolled his burden upon Jehovah, and felt
the perfect assurance that all would be well.
To Fraggood and Kinggron the devotional hours of the first president were
well known; and at such hour it was necessary that they should, under
some pretense, find their way into his worshiping chamber. To find such
an excuse was but the work of a moment to those so expert in mischievous
plots as the two presidents.
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