charged his duty.

"But on the night before the mighty Greek arrived, Jaddus received
directions, in a dream, to array the streets with flowers, and to go
forth, in his pontifical robes, to meet the victor, followed by the
people, dressed in white. He awoke, with fresh hope and energy, told his
dream to the assembled populace, and gave orders that the city should be
decked with garlands, triumphal arches, and gay streamers, and that the
gates should be left open. When all preparations were made, he marched
out, agreeably to the commandment, at the head of the priests and
people, and awaited the approach of the invaders, at a point commanding
a beautiful view of the city, with its open gates, unarmed walls, and
smiling environs. At last, the clank of weapons was heard; and, with
military music, the victorious army moved along, anxious for fresh
conquests. But how different was their reception from that they had
anticipated! Many, it is true, had come out to meet them, but all in the
garb of peace; dressed in white, and crowned with flowers, as if for a
festival. Hostility died away in the bosoms of the warriors, as they
gazed on these defenceless men,--few are so brutal as to attack the
unresisting and the friendly. But what was the astonishment of the whole
army, when they beheld the fiery Alexander himself go forward towards
the Jewish high priest, who headed the brilliant procession, and humbly
kneel down at his feet! Then rising, he embraced him. The Israelites
themselves were amazed, and acknowledged the merciful interposition of
God. At length, Parmenio addressed the king, and asked why he, before
whom monarchs and nations trembled, and at whose feet all were ready to
fall, should condescend thus to do homage to a man? Alexander replied,
'that he did not bow down to the man, but to the mighty name which was
written upon his forehead--to the great God to whom he was consecrated.
For that, while he was yet in Macedon, meditating the expedition to
Asia, he had been favored with a remarkable dream, in which he had
beheld this very man, in his pontifical robes, who had addressed him,
encouraging him to persevere in his undertaking. He told him that he,
Alexander, was acting under the immediate guidance of God, and that he
should prosper. And now,' continued the king, 'I do not pay obeisance to
the man, but to the God whose high priest he is, and who has given
success to my arms.'

"The Jews escorted him into their capi