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as he rose slowly to his feet.

                The Emperor of the Persian Empire took his arm and escorted him to the door.

                “You must proceed to your house immediately for rest, O Daniel. I shall send the
            messenger to call Zerubbabel myself.” Great concern for Daniel could be seen on the
            fine face of Cyrus, as he watched him depart with slow and feeble steps and ordered
            two court-guards to accompany him to his house.
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