The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1872-10-20
F L O r I N E,
PRINCESS OF BURGUNDY
a TALE OF THE FIRST CRUSADERS
ny WILLIAM BERNARD MAC CABR.
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Chapter YL.--Zara.

selim saw there was no chance, for the mo-
,sant of calming the ferocious temper of the
Gnnaie who thus spoke to him and, therefore,
uzsthout making q single observation to her or
The eyes of cara were fixed upon him as
nuue a. he remained in the room. and followed
l.irn as be walked slowly to the door. The ex-
ansaifested scorn, contempt and defiance. As
90 os he disappeared, che walked hastily to
g. door, slammed it violently to, and then
Uttered to herself, rather than addressed her
z.sCds to Gunhilda:
worthless braggart! vain, Boosting hypo-
@srsdise-of his chief on the mountain, and
ESe eeyeusy Thousand saffron meadows. And
T.-S;oyad i1 him. as / believed in-augh! They
aa all alkemall men are the same. larsen ssns sn
: Ggrannize over us, to make US their slaves; ana
Ss.s deserve it, because we are base enough TO
z1z9 INIT to them. All are bad, and TINS base
,ry.toh's only demerit is that he is amongst
80 worst and most degraded Of his sex. And
E-oht shame and curses upon my want OF
skill how to hold my weapon, have been dis
enc erayen, spared my lifel No, he did not
vvssuId not have done SO; it was woman-this
cusnsso saved me from the WON an-slayer. Yes
20 si.a I alone didss saVs my life from the
.rrS.e Of that rufian. Thy nameP
.Ss4nhilda, appalled, by the scene of violence
sine had witnessed, and termed ailke py tne
Sszas enable, when SO suddenly and unexpect-
&p17y addressed by her, to give utterance to a
-iRgie word
,t,Essect irritation to the violent woman, who,
s=sE=sncing hurriedly towards her, and looking
a&sWn upon her, as she lay weak and motion
Etasa On Che couch, cried in q voice made shrill
ay cage, "Thy name, woman. / say-thy
4 am replied Gunhilda, in o weak and
ruDnbiing voice. "by birth princess one 9nt.f Of
ruisued in England by marriage l am the
Mife of Baldwin, Duke of Boulogne, one OF the
chosen leaders in the army OF the Crusaders
and new absent at Odessa, OF which place
srave heard he has been chosen as king"
And knowest thou that, by the fortunes OF
.Har, thou art now my slave " asked IaIa;
Eflda. "t6at whatever be the will of God,
uasn prepared to submit to it. have taken up
.sfas cross to follow Him, and He assumed tbs
Ssrn of . slave to redeem mankind. an
aappy to be allowad in any way to initiate His
Example. If 1 am indeed thy slave, accept
das duties, and will perform them. Command
mad will obey"
Yea, even in the most mental Offices" re
I Know enough of thy creed to be aware tina
WkAt thou sayest is but vain, empty BOAST
t1C6sd cara, scornfully.
e. Try me" said Gunhilda, in the same gentl
Voice.
what is that bright, glittering bauble thol
sxoaz1est around thy neck'i" asked cara, willis
EG0cid fire cleaned in her eyes.
Gauhilda took brilliant cross of diamond
witch hung at her breast, and depended frou
= sich chain of gold and, kissing it, she places
q IN the hand of Zara
These are very precious stones" said cara
ur-8i malignant smile
q They are of great value; the gift was mad
rzt rie by Duke Baldwin upon the day wa
SsstEothed to him." said Guuhilda, with dee
AtSh.
= Thou hast nothing, then, which thou loves
ZAuch this" remarked cara.
"No, no earthly possession is SO much prize
sSty Tle rs that" replied Gunhlda.
Very well, thou hast promised obedience
zESSG art my slave. Here, take this, trampi
yTEannt look.
- Not for ten thousand worlds!' cried til
sGSSas Guuhilda, checked at this sacriegiou
FaaeoSal.