The lad replied:--

"He delivered Chananyah and his companions from the power of

Nebuchadnezzar, but they were righteous men, and Nebuchadnezzar was a

king deserving of seeing a miracle performed, but for me, alas, I am not

worthy of redemption, neither art thou worthy of a demonstration of

God's power."

"Let the lad be slain as were his brothers," commanded the tyrant.

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