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"Philadelphus Maccabaeus hath sent tome send Laodice to

him--in Jerusalem," Costobarus said in a low voice

Philip's eyes widened with sudden comprehension

"He hath returned!" he exclaimed in a whisper

For a tiazed

at each other Then Philip's ain, in the same whisper "The throne is

erippa hath abandoned it!"

Costobarus pressed his lips together and bowed his head eain there was silence

"Think of it!" Philip exclaier arrived at daybreak

Little, little, did I think when I o, that the lad of ten and the little child of fourand queen over Judea!"

Philip shook his head slowly and his gaze settled to the pave breath

"He is twenty-four," he began thoughtfully "He has all the learning

of the pagans, both of letters and of war; he--Ah! But is he capable?"

"He is the great-grandson of Judas Maccabaeus! That is enough! I have

not seen hio to

Ephesus, but no e the blood of his fathers in him And