Book Excerpt: sfaction of a shrewd Jew who has pleased himself at business. One hundred talents, then, for the best establishment in five cities, in all the Philistine country. But why? Costobarus supplied the answer at that instant."I would depart with my daughter by mid-afternoon," he said."I doubt the counting houses; if I had known sooner--" Philip began."Aquila arrived only this morning. I sent a messenger to you at once."Philip rose."We waste time in talk. I shall inform thee by messenger presently. God speed thee! My ...
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Book Excerpt: sfaction of a shrewd Jew who has pleased himself at business. One hundred talents, then, for the best establishment in five cities, in all the Philistine country. But why? Costobarus supplied the answer at that instant."I would depart with my daughter by mid-afternoon," he said."I doubt the counting houses; if I had known sooner--" Philip began."Aquila arrived only this morning. I sent a messenger to you at once."Philip rose."We waste time in talk. I shall inform thee by messenger presently. God speed thee! My blessings on thy son-in-law and on thy daughter!"Costobarus rose and took his friend's hand."Thou shalt have the portion of the wise-hearted man in this kingdom. And this yet further, my friend. If perchance the uncertainties of travel in this distressed land should prove disastrous and I should not return, I shall leave a widow here--""And in that instance, be at peace. I am thy brother."Costobarus pressed Philip's hand."FaRead More
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