She would certainly discover the king's admiration for Nehushta.

Darius was a man almost incapable of concealment; with whom to think was to act instantly and without hesitation.

He generally acted rightly, for his instincts were noble and kingly, and his heart as honest and open as the very light of day.

He said what he thought and instantly fulfilled his words.

He hated a lie as poison, and the only untruth he had ever been guilty of was told when, in order to gain access to the dwelling of the false Smerdis, he had declared to the guards that he brought news of importance from his father.