Indeed, day by day Benoni loved her more, till at length she was
everything to him, and he grew jealous of all who sought her company,
and especially of Nehushta.
CHAPTER XII
THE RING, THE NECKLACE AND THE LETTER
So Miriam came to Tyre, where, for many months, her life was peaceful
and happy enough. At first she had feared meeting Caleb, who she knew
from her grandfather was dwelling there; but as it chanced, he had left
the city upon business of his own, so for the while she was free of him.
In Tyre were many Christians with whom she made friends and worshipped,
Benoni pretending to know nothing of the matter. Indeed, at this time
and place it was the Jews rather than the Christians who were in danger
at the hands of the Syrians and Greeks, who hated them for their wealth
and faith, threatening them continually with robbery and massacre. But
as yet that storm did not burst, and in its brewing the Christians, who
were few, humble, and of all races, escaped notice.
Thus it came about that Miriam dwelt in quiet, occupying herself much
with her art of modelling and going abroad but little, since it was
scarcely safe for her, the grandchild of the rich Jew merchant, to show
her face in the streets.
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