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"Here are one hundred of the talents," Costobarus said

A flash of understanding lighted Philip's face not unled with the

satisfaction of a shreho 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 hter byhouses; if I had known sooner--" Philip began

"Aquila arrived only this er to you at once"

Philip rose

"We waste tier 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 dom

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 ahere--"

"And in that instance, be at peace I am thy brother"

Costobarus pressed Philip's hand

"Farewell," he said; and Philip embraced him and went forth

Costobarus turned to one of his closed s and thrust it open, for