Our uncle
never forgot his native land, and constantly exerted a powerful influence
in behalf of the people of Judah. That work was secret and mysterious,
however. Frequently we heard of unexpected concessions and favors to our
people from the king, and in time found out that they were due to Joram's
promptings."
"My great hope at present is," returned Perreeza, "to be spared long
enough to see substantial fruit spring from Uncle Esrom's bounty."
"I second that hope," said Hananiah. "I wish to see all the returned
captives well provided for. The children of all these families must have
doubled advantages as a measure of restitution. We can accomplish much
with the immense sum at our disposal."
"We ought now, under such favorable circumstances," said Mishael, "to
give Israel a new start in commerce and education. We have the benefit of
Daniel's wisdom in this great undertaking; for, on several occasions
before we left Babylon, he outlined plans by which Joram's wishes might
be carried out in a practical manner.
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