Thomas County cat., 1889-12-26

color seemed 20 Chango - tho color
Of tho sea changes when the water 8
shaken. FIRST, there was anger written In
them; next, an IDLE noting; then when she
looked upon the huge bulk ofthe man whom
I had overcome, and knew him for the
gladiator, something, perchauce, that was
not far from wonder. At the least they
softened, though, indeed, her face changed
not Q wit. But he who would read Cleo
patra's mind had Iced to watch her eyes
for her countenance varied but little.
Turning. she sa1u some words to her guards
They came forward and led me to her
while all the multitude waited silently u
see me slam.
I stool before her, my arms folded on my
breast. Overcome though was by the
wonder of her loneliness, hated In my
heart this woman who dared to clothe her.
self in the dress Of lsis-this usurper who
sat upon my throne, this wanton SOU nder-
ing the wealth Of Egypt in chariots and
perfumes. When she had looked me over
from the head to the feet she spAke In a
low full voice and in the tongue Of Khemi.
which she alone had learned Of all the Lag
lda:
And who and what art thou, Egyptian
for Egyptian / see thou art-who darest to
smite my slave when l make progress
through my city"
IL am Harmachis."I answered, boldly
"Harmachis the astrologer. adopted son of
the High Priest and Governor of Abouthis,
who am come hither to seek my fortune.
l smote thy slave, o Queen, because for NO
fault he struck GOWN the woman yOnder.
Ask Of those who saw, Royal Egypt"
'Harmachis % she said; 1.-THE name hath
q high sound-and thou hast high look t"
And then speaking to a so der who had
seen all, she bade him tell her what had
come to pass. This he did trulhfuIly, being
friendly disposed toward me, because had
overcome the Nubian. Thereon she turned
and spoke with the girl bearing the fan who
stood beside her woman having curling
HAIR and shy, dark eyes, very beautiful to
see. The girl answered somewhat. Then
Cleopatra babe them bring the slave to her.
So they led forwa. the giant, who had
found his breath again, and with h,m the
woman whom he had smitten down.
Thou dogr she said, in the same low
voice; "thou coward! who. beng strong,
didst smite down this woman, and, being q
coward, vast overthrown Of this young man.
See. thou, I will teach thee manners.
Henceforth, when thou smitest women, it
shall be with thy left arm. Ho, guards,
seize this black coward and strike of his
right hand"
Aud her command given, she sank back
in her golden chariot, and again the cloud
gathered in her eyes. But the guards
seized the giant. and, Notwithstanding his
cries and prayers fo- mercy, struck of his
hand with sword upon the wood oftne
scaholding, and he was carried away groan-
ing. Then the procession moved on again.
As it went tie fair woman with the fan
turned her head, caught my eye, and smiled
and nodded as though she rejoiced, whereat
] wondered somewhat.
The people cheered also and made jests,
saying that I should soon practice astrology
in the palace. But as soon as we might
and my uncle escaped, and made our way
back to the house. All the while he rated
me for my rashness; but when we came
within the chamber o. the house he en-
braced me and rejoiced greatly. because
with SO little hurt to myself hld over
thrown the giant.