And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children who ate the portion of the king's provision.

Then a herald cried aloud, To you it is commanded, O people, nations, and languages,

Now if ye be ready that at what time ye hear the sound of the cornet, flute, harp, sackbut, psaltery, and dulcimer, and all kinds of music, ye fall down and worship the image which I have made; well: but if ye worship not, ye shall be cast the same hour into the midst of a burning fiery furnace; and who is that God that shall deliver you out of my hands?

As concerning the rest of the beasts, they had their dominion taken away: yet their lives were prolonged for a season and time.

I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.