THE WONDROUS TALE OF ALROY. THE RISE OF ISKANDER. BY THE AUTHOR OF VIVIAN GREY, CONTARINI FLEMING, &c. IN TWO VOLUMES. VOL. II. PHILADELPHIA : CAREY, LEA AND BLANCHARD. 1833. THE WONDROUS TALE OF ALROY. PART VIII. VI. "I must see the king!" "Holy priest, his highness has retired. It is impossible. "I must see the king. Worthy Pharez, I take all peril on myself." "Indeed his highness's orders are imperative. You cannot see him." "Knowest thou who I am?" "One whom all pious Hebrews reverence." "I say I must see the king." "Indeed, indeed, holy Jabaster, it cannot be." "Shall Israel perish for a menial's place? Go I'll see him. to; "Nay! if you will. I'll struggle for my duty." "Touch not the Lord's anointed. Dog, you shall suffer for this!" So saying, Jabaster threw aside Pharez, and, |