But with all the weight of reason, consistency
and humanity on his side, he pronounces the law at war with all goodness,
and denies having had any part in bringing it into existence. Now, with
all due respect to your testimonies, which, in point of law, must
outweigh the declaration of one man, I freely acknowledge to you, my
presidents and princes, that it is my firm conviction that ye are a band
of unprincipled liars, fully bent on the destruction of this Daniel!"
At this plain, royal truth, the "Union Safety Committee" turned pale, and
the other three appeared to be similarly affected. But Fraggood,
recovering his self-possession, hastened to the rescue.
"Then my lord the king had rather believe a man that defies his power by
boasting his determination to violate the king's decree at least three
times a day, than his faithful servants who honor his laws, and who
desire to bring the guilty to punishment. Let not the king be deceived by
the smooth tongue of this intriguing old Israelite, who can by the
eloquence of his lips give to truth the color of falsehood, and to
deception the appearance of sincerity.
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