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he exclaimed , surveying Robin attentively . `` But where is the Rabbi 's usual attendant , whom I have before seen ? '' `` He is sick even unto death , unless it please the God of Abraham to work a miracle in his favour , '' replied Robin : thinking to himself , `` he remembers enough , at least , of his old trade to know all is not gold that glitters . '' Sir John Berkstead withdrew , only observing to the page , who stood back , boy-like , longing for any frolic likely to relieve the monotony of so dull a court , especially at midnight , `` See ye do not treat him uncourteously . The Rabbi has always been permitted to bring his attendant , almost to the anteroom : a favour seldom granted -- but his Highness is gracious in remembering that his bodily infirmities need support . So see that he is treated with all courtesy , for his Highness is wishful that Christian toleration be exercised towards this and all other Jews . '' More than one Roundhead looked at another during this declaration ; and all but the two youngsters appeared more than usually intent upon whatever they were employed about before the Rabbi 's entrance .