The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-07

over his cold, wicked face. You must beware OF
that nan!n
"Nonsensc Gabriel. You are frightened with
out "a cause. 1 have no fear vi Abu lamar. Esea
il he had cause for enmty ~
Hold, my master. Not qui;e 20 fast. let me
meet you as you go. Hath hs not cause for
cnDiity! II you have not forgotten your trust IN
me Il you have not entirely overlooked my long
friendship for thee--answer me plainly. Do you
not love the Moorish Maiden
and have you not spoken of love TO her!'
Yes
"And she, as you rode together, did respond in
love to tiee!n
AYE. Gabriel, thou are right
" And do you think that Abu lamar could not
see this : Upon my soul he saw it all and knew it
very well; for il was written plainly upon the
Of love himself had painted it with a brusa And
is not Lula his affianced bride! Doth he not expect
soon to possess her hand and gain new power and
wealth thereby? And will you stu LAY that he has
no cause for enmity towards thee!'
=" Well, well, }" returned dc bournay little impa.
tiently, . he may find cause for enmity, but he VIII
not dare to harm me-"
Z" You deceive yourself, Sir Leon. Abu lamar
dares do anything that may minister 70 his passions;
and he may do IL with comparative safety too. Re-
member that he is a Moorish governor, while you
are as a stranger in the midst OF maynard, re-
vengeful people. tell you he will never allow
you to go in safety to the dwelling Of Baal lamar.
As sure as you live, he viii seek some speedy re-
vengc upon YOU"
" Tut, tut, Gabriel, You 60 beyond me bounds OF
reason now. Sill there is much 10 be thought of in
what You say. and viii give it ali due considera-
ton
BY this time they had reached crowded part Of
the city, aud the conversation was dropped. The
knight rented a small dwelling near the river, the
front Of which stood close upon the street while in
the rear was garden that extended to the water.
This garden was protected by high wall OF sehd
masonry with gate opening to boat landing upon
the river and contained many choice fruit trees
and fragrant flowers. Gabriel Aid the cooking, and
took care of the premises. his master, however,
sften assisting him in the heavier work. Inc
knights first movement, upon reaching his abode,
was Ia change his faimeot, after which he sat down
TO his studies, while his esquire went out 20 the
market for provisions. Leon sat down 70 study;
but h,- mind was not 10 be fixed upon the pro-
bl,ns in the book before him. Strive ana struggle
rs be would, the lovely Lulah was the one theme
which captured his thoughts.
IL was late in the afternoon. Gabriel was busy
in the garden and The knight in his study, still
dreaming over the adventure of the previous even
ing. 4. he sat thus. with his head leaning upon
his hand, there came rnp upon the oner door.
At first he did not move: but when the summons
was repeated he started forth 70 answer il; and he
was not little surprised upon finding Abu lamar
there, with two stout attendants.
Sir Knight, spoke the governor, with the tone
oi one Who has only rome ordinary BUSINESS 10
transact, II would claim few moments Of your
time, If you have them to spare"
Il am at your service, my lord. replied our
hero. "Mill you enter my dweIlDg!'
Ahu lamar bade bis attendants 20 remain where
they were, and then followed the knight to his pr-
yate apartment.
viii you be seatedsr asked de Bournay, at the
same time proflering stool
No" returned the Moor, II will stand" His
manner was now abrupt, and his look exceedingly
nervous 81 have come he resumed, upon a
business which, think, may soon be settled, and
will proceed 20 il ut once"
" am all attention. said Leon who had put
aside his own seat.
'.Thcn thus II is" resumed the visiter, with an
s,tr~ tfrnwx
into circumstances which Afforded you opportu-
nifty OF rendering important service TO The lady
Lulah. This morning you bore her company TO
the city. shall net ash you of anything. that
has passed, for i know enough. Still. l
may here remark that ! am not 50 blind
as 70 be totally ignorant Of those things which
traDspirc before my very eyes nor am such
dolt as to be unable 10 read something where much
is written. And now, sir, come 20 the point. Baal
lamar, in the excess Of his gratitude, offered you
the hospitality Of his pa lace. | ask you-do you
mean 10 accept his invitation? "
my lord, you ask me u strange question:" re-
piled de Bournsy, with perfect cslmness.
answer"
There was u spirit Of haughtincss in this last
speech which touched tho Christian knight to
the quick, and he answered not quite 50 cooly
''Thc matter of visiting friend is something con-
fined TO my own private affairs, and do not choose
be questioned thereupon."
Have care, Sir Christian. an really bent on
promoting your own welfare. WIN you answer my
question s''
mo, sir--I will not, 2.
The Moor started like a troubled snake and the
thin, bloodless lip bore vivid hue.
Enough upon that point, y he said. 'Since You
will not answer my question, You will listen TO my
demand You must not visit ut the dwelling Of
Baa Tamar.''
Must nots" repeated dc Bournay, as though he
might have misunderstood.
.'lou must not, This may seem precpitate, but
L hest In aft. i'm duo
Hyou let this thing stop where it Is, all may be
well; but II You pursue the acquaintance which You
have accidently formed in the minister's family the
my Lord ofCazalla, returned Sir Leon, proudly
and dcfantly, 81 will not pretend 10 misunderstood
you, Tor your manner conveys a. much meaning as
do your words. But have TO assure You that moth
ing which you can say or do will have the least in
fuence upon my future movements. / shall obey
the laws Of the land, and keep myself within the
bounds Of strict propriety; but beyond this I will
by the beard OF the Prophet, Sir Knight. Won
are running your inftdel head into fatal dangerly
cried the Moor. with his hand resting nervous!s
upon the hilt OF his sword.
.'sincc the danger is mine. I shall boldly meet
IT," replied de Bournay growing more calm as the
other became more angry.
as il thus YOU will have the matter left,' de-
manded Atu lamar.
Then so be H." the Moor saij, In a whispering,
kissing tone. lie drew his bright blade half out
from NJ golden ecabbard aud thrust IL back with
ciang that echoed through tho house. BE II a.
you will have IT," he added, turning towards the
door. IF Jon aye satisfied, ! am" And with this
he strobe away.
In little while Gabriel came in. He had seen
the Moor go away. and he was anxious to know
what had transpircd.
lis il not as told yours he said, after he had
heard his masters story.
"Let IL be % II may y returned the knight, quick
~ and cmphatica ally. II shall not change my course
In the least. Upon that am rcsolyed.n
But, my master"
I" want no buts, good Gabriel. shall pursue
the straight path Of my own Will. and abide the
consequences. still,' the knight added, In softer
key, " appreciate your motives, and thank you
for your good intentions. but, ere We talk more
upon the subject, We viii swak so4ne further de.
Though Tie esquire said no more, yet he was far
from being satisfied 10 let the matter drop thus. He
reasoned with himself, and he reasoned well. De
Bournay placed too much dependence upon his own