The Young Captives

r marks of attention and very clear demonstrations of regard. They readily and justly concluded that a

apital of his extensive empire was filled to overflowing with exulting thousands, to welcome the victorious monarch from a brilliant ca

eral encouragement of all improvements throughout his realm, and especially within the city of Babylon. At this period, he was greatly beloved

. Each side was well ornamented with shrubbery, and the rear beautified with a garden abundantly filled with delicious fruits. With the permission of the reader, we will now enter. In a richly-furnished apartment within this noble edifice, sat a

now be happy. The time of thy absence seemed long an

n, and am happy to find my sweet Juph

eturned sooner than we expected;

soon came to terms of peace; and in this I admire his wisdom. From Egypt, we

uliar circumstances, I became partially acquainted with those in Judah who left deep and happy impressions on my mind. I found

hey must have been very different from th

for that distracted nation if one of those youths had grac

that true excellence and superiority are not confined to

aps, to hear that the peculiar grace and artless eloquence of one of these maids of

eresting captives a

r, they are alre

have the pleasure of seein

rt well pleased with her and with her society, she may b

ung maiden conv

astonishing. It is evident that her attainments are quite superior, and that al

of other lands, and have such a sweet and lovely creat

benefactor.' Thy father will now leave for a short season, to attend to some business matters of importance. In two hours I return." And kissing his sweet J