“Golitzen then reached up to a bookshelf to take down a heavy volume of the Bible. It slipped to the floor and fell open at the page on which is printed Psalm 41.”
The Czar paused impressively and the Duke said,
“I am afraid, Sire, I have forgotten that particular Psalm.”
“‘I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and fortress, my God, in Him will I trust’,” the Czar quoted.
His voice had deepened and sounded impressive as he added,
“Golitzen convinced me that the opening of the Bible at this place was not a coincidence but a direct message from God.”
“I hope the Prince was right,” the Duke commented dryly.
“I am sure of it!” the Czar said. “All night I have been reading the Bible and meditating on God and our situation. I believe we will be saved.”
The Duke found it difficult not t
