The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-07-19
AWALTER J. KING & BROS, Mgrs. -
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who you are! Remember that you are a de-
strangers"
'Grandfather!' cried the young girl ex-
citedly; "have l not told you that they are
not stranRers-that they are of our race!'
''Our racer" exclaimed the gueber and
Maurice simultaneously.
Certainly. You do not know, grand
father, that Catherine and her brother are
of pure Armorian descent. Like myself, you
thought that they were simple French PEG
ple-Parisians. Catherine has told me that
their family is Of Celtic-Breton origin.
Their very acknowledgements 1t. Their
ancestors were druids, and the druids, as
you know, came from Chaldea and we're
own brothers to the worshippers of Mithra,
those whom we now call Ruebers. There
can be no doubt of it, grandfather; they
are allied to u.s."
"What You tell me- said the gueber.
after u moments reflection. lis not with
out interest nor Importance. Under other
circumstances it would have assured to the
young stranger my protection and support;
it would have removed the barrier between
which has bee committed. That he is OF
Chaldean origin is much; but is he of
priestly race? No; and our infexible code
Furnishes with death all others who may
intrude upon the SANITARY. He is neither a
grand mobed nor descended from one"
IoU 10 OlO AOb hAOW tnaU NO Wun COLA-
hitting saorilege," pleaded Leila.
"The divine law accepts no excuses"
"Whst oruelty!' murmured Catherine.
ut ia not cruelty exclaimed the gueber
with flashing eye; it is justice! What can
you know. young girl. of the %grandness
you that the life of a man has IN weight
whore the interests and glory of Mithra are
co~ncerned?'
"And even," continued the old man af-
tor a pause. Even admitting that the
young man is privileged by reason OF his
is pardonable; how, then, as to the
presence of these others? His sister,
the servant, Gargaridi, what are they
doing in the sanctuary? Alaok! Alack! the
temple has been profaned! Our glory tar
nishedr' and raising his hands with a
gesture of despair he withdrew some PAGES
from them, and stood as if plunged in bit
to. sfisf; s;,h.a ,,ei,. 80. ID nso,.,, -
speak to or approach him now. Goucha-
Nichin is not like other men; entreaties,
tears, and even prayers will not move him.
In spita Of his strength of soul and the in
fuenee of his thoughts. he Ia disdainful of
all human sympathy"
"WelI," said Catherine, 'since no will
not help us, nothing is left but to find the
way out ourselves. Am l not right,
Maurice?"
Certainly, sister, but for my part l will
own that | am fairly beaten. l seem to
have lost my wits while wandering about
this internal labyrinth. However. unless /
am mistaken. the same intelligence which
could decipher the Key of Solomon NAV
be abba to find the wa out"
"We must hope for it," said Leila. "but
in the haste and distress IN which we were
before starting to seek you all | thought Of
was to find the way in. l will confess that
! paid no attention to the possible difficulty
of returning. However. if l devote my
the way. In any case, We brought enough
food and light to last several days. and |
hope before then to lead you back to the
open air and life"
As she spoke Catherine uttered q little
CRY; she had just perceived that Goucha-
Nichln, unnoticed by them, had again mp
ptoach0d and WAS eagerly listsning to their
conversation. young people," no said,
struggling to make his voice calm, "do not
waste your strength and courage. The will
of men is not immutable. | myself am only
mortal. LISTEN! During the lust few min
utes some doubt has entered my mind az to
my former resolve, but il il not to be
thought over III II minu For one whole
day and night will PROSTATE myself before
Mithra and beg for inspiration. At the end
of that time you shall learn my decision,
which will be HIS.
Until then. my daughter, I forbid you To
make use of the secrets which sou have dis
covered In the saored book. OF even TO sn-
deavor to recall them. Proclamation enough
has already been committed! Leave nil in
my hands, and until this hour tomorrow
not n word concerning tho mysteries Of tho
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