guage to Perreeza, at the same time
giving Jupheena a glance that was readily understood, he said, "and,
young damsel, this is the officer's daughter of whom I spoke."

The two maidens, as if by a magic spell, were drawn to each other's arms.

"I shall leave you for a short period, Jupheena," said the officer; "thy
father will soon return; when he comes, thou wilt be most happy to
present to him thy young companion," and Barzello left the apartment, and
thus the two fair ones were left together.

"I am happy to see my young friend from Judah," said Jupheena. "I have
been deeply affected by thy history, and that of thy noble brothers. I
trust, that in the absence of thy friends, we shall be able to make thee
happy."

"Since we left our beloved Jerusalem, and even before, we have
experienced naught but kindness from the noble officers of the king,
especially the most excellent Barzello. His sympathies have well-nigh
overwhelmed us, and we shall love him as long as we live, and implore the
blessing of the God of Israel to rest upon his household. Was it not he
that kindly spoke of thy young handmaiden to thy father?"

"I am not aware who it was that first spoke to my father of the maid of
Judah," replied Jupheena, smiling, "but Barzello, surely, is deeply
interested in thy welfare."

Barzello again entered, and Perreeza looked for the other officer, but no
other officer was present. Jupheena arose, and, taking her young
companion by the hand, led her to her father.

"Maid of Judah, I have now the pleasure of presenting thee to my own dear
father, the king's officer, under whose roof I trust thou wilt find a
welcome home."

"And this is his only daughter, Jupheena, of whom he spoke," said
Barzello, highly delighted. "I trust the maid of Judah will find her a
pleasant companion."

Such was the effect of this innocent piece of deception on the mind of
young Perreeza, that all the response she could make, was to fall on the
neck of her young companion, and weep aloud. But those tears were tears
of joy; and those lofty walls were witnesses to the fast falling of other
tears than those shed by the maid of Judah.

"Blessed be the Lord God of Israel!" cried Perreeza, when partially
recovered, "who hath given me favor in the eyes of this people! May
Jehovah smile upon his servant Barzello, and upon his lovely daughter,
who thus throw open their door to welcome an orphan maid of Israel."

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