For many months, O king, these cruel men have
sought an occasion against the first president, and after having failed
in every other point, they thought at last of this.
"I heard the plot described at midnight recently while resting in the
public garden. The conspiracy was led by Fraggood and Kinggron. They were
assisted by a number of the princes, among whom are Bimbokrak and
Scramgee. This foul movement has been going on for many a day, but until
last week the conspirators could not agree on a plan. At last, Prince
Scramgee brought forward a scheme, which met with the cordial approval of
the rest. And who but the chief evil spirit of the universe could have
put in his heart such a horrible measure? It was in effect that a law be
enacted that anyone who prayed to the God of Israel should be cast into
the lions' den. When I made thy servant Daniel acquainted with the plot
against his life, his only reply was:
"'Let them proceed in their scheme of wickedness. Let it become ripe.
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