The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-07
CHAPTER TIT.
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Rla Tasnar. The prime minister u Abdorahman
hsnt Oh mn s age ana nd Of an
sfion and tenacious of his rights but far from being
arbitrary or unjust. Those who knew him only as
an officer found him stern and unyieldng, while
those who commanded his friendship found him
faithful and true.
There was one man in the minister's train whom
We VIII introduce and describe here, since he is 10
play an important part in our story This was Abu
lamar, Governor OF Cazaa. lie was q young
man, not over thirty; OF stout. welproportioned
frame. and wiIhal. very handsome, so far "a mere
outward features can go. lie was the son az o
man who had been very near and dear friend to
The King, AMI hence his prcfcrncnt 70 the Office he
held; FOR had Abdelahnan judged him solely by
ms Illness, he would never have appointed him 10
so important gu,crnorsiip. However, IL the
monarch little executive ability in tho child Of
MS old friend he did not suspect positive evil so
lac left him IA BIZ honorable position. And he did
more. lie asked his prime minister IN bossow
upon Abu Zamar the hand OF the fair Iulah, and
the minister had consented 30 ~ 10. We said that
Abu lamar was handsome; hut he who sought, a
pue friend would never have dared 10 trust him.
The ghtt"r 81 his black eye Was icy and -nakelike
and The curl Of hi Tin, bloodess lip was bitter
and sarcastic.
Raar1amar fastened towards his daughter when
nc saw her, and when he had embraced her, he
was anxious 10 know WHIST had happened 10 d,tain
her through the long nIelft. She told him, In as
few words possible. OF the venture she had made
Low ards the mountains the attack OF the rob-
bers-of INC capture Of her sttendants-of her
knight. She grew warm In her speech, and her
eye sent forth deeper glow, az she told of de
Bournays gallant conduct Her father saw only
gratitude in her look and tone. and when he turned
towards cur hero hc era ped him by the hand and
thanked him with tears in his eyes,
Noble SIR be cried, Il have long known thee
Tor EN- upright. studions man, but henceforth will
know hee Tor one Of my dearest friends. Come
with me 10 my palace, and ! will thank thee
again.
Not now. not ncw,r returned dc Bcurnsy.
deeply touched by the sheik's gratitude. 81 must
repair TO my own lodgings; but at some other time
may nc Happy 10 enjoy your liberal hospitality.
Al all events SIR shall bear your friendship near
70 my heart, and cherish il az an honor"
Very woll," responded Ras, lamar. "You
1a. 90 INV INV Is You please but remember, my
Thus speaking, TIC. shoik turned 70 some Of his
followers, and hado them prepare new horse for
the lady lnlah; and when this had been done, the
beast which she had thus far hidden was given M
to Gabriel, who had already reached the spot. Be-
fore Lulsh turned away with her father, she cast a
loving glance upon Leon, and murmured some
words OF blessing and gratitude. He replied TO
them - best he could, and thea babe her tender
sdieu.
There was one IN the train o. the minister who
saw more than gratitude in the look and tone Of
tho maiden, and who detected something deeper
than mere friendship in the bearing Of the Norman
knight; and that was Abu lamar. His dark eye
fiashcd with lightning CLEAN rs he noticed this,
and his hand crept nervousy down 10 the hilt Of
his sword. But he made no further demonstration
then. Those who knew him best saw that he
was troubled, and some there were who could d.
vine ~ cause though they may have passed THY as
only momcntary cloud Of passion. Once NC
young sheik seemed upon tho point OF addressing
the Christian knight; but lac turned his horse with
an abrupt jerk Of the rein, and rode away by the
side Of Dah lamar.
lie Boumag watched tlc party until they were
gone from his sight, ard then started on with his
eyes bent upon his saddle bow; but he was speedily
aroused from bis reverie by Gabriel, who had rid
den up 10 his side.
my MASTER" said the esquire in tone Of much
concern, do you know what you have
doneY"
"Done." repeated Leon, with an inquiring
look.
AYE. Can you see what you've donc!''
"lm sot in q mood for icsting. GABRIEL
God forbid that should jest a. such time a.
this. No, no. BY my honor, sir Icon, do mean
20 serve AMI save thee, II can Did you not notice
the countenance OF that snake-eyed Moor, the Gov.
ernor Of Clxslai"
Mo- id not look lin in The fsce.-
But did, my master; anil can swear that he
means .hec no good. surely yol know his cha.
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