278 said to him, (vi. 16.) “Thy God whom thou servest continually, he will deliver thee.” Darius was then obliged to give the cquimand, and they east Daniel into the den. That there might be no possibility of his escape, a stone was placed over the mouth of the den, on the edges of which they spread clay or wax, which the king stamped with his own seal and the seals of his lords; so that the stone could not be removed without breaking the seals. The malicious lords were undoubtedly rejoiced at the success of their plans, but Darius returned sad and mournful to his He refused to take any food, though many inviting delicacies were set before him, and rich wines sparkled in the cups. The band of musicians, who usually entertained him while eating, by playing on their instruments, were now forbidden to appear in his presence. All was silent in those halls, which டிய filled with mirth and feasting. The enstຕື້ ກonarchs delight much in perfumes; their gąymfuts ‘and floors are often sprinkled with essence and fragrant guns, and sweet-scented woods are burned in the corners of
