The Dickinson press., 1892-09-10

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xns yopr seat, old man, for we will hear
no more"
"Aye, I have much to say" answered
aaron. still standing and RlancinR fearless
ly round Oh the snecrius, knocking faces
that everywhere met his gaze. 1.-THE time
has come when it were q crime to remain
silent. Moshka Umanski is innocent. I'll
be bond for his innocence to the extent Of
every rouble l can command"
Foolish old man" said the judge with
an affection of kindness, although a COW
ert sneer played about his hard, stern
mouth. Resume your seat. Have We not
heard evidence that leaves no room to
doubt that the prisoner has been guilty OF
treason?"
II say the evidence is false" was Aaron's
.'Peace, peace!" said the judge angrily
and sternly; and at these words there was q
move mongst the officers of the court,
upon the old Jew and drag him out. And
again arose the cry from many Threats Of
,Dow ysn3 With the Jews! Sweep them out
Then the judge raised his hand to COM
mand silence. and taking advantage Oft,
Arama spoke again-but 10Y there had
come a huskiness in his voice, and there
was IL dimnness in his eyes.
I'VE who are fathers, listen to me, and
steel not your hearts against q fathers cry.
Z Though you tear my tongue out, ! will say
it again that Moshka Umanski is innocent.
| G:,,n LIZ, l,nnl, IN ,,O aud ,.;pn for rpop
take him from us you blast and sap the
happiness ola whole household for ever"
''What relationship is there between
you and the prisoner" asked the
judge so, ~ ro,..;ons,inn
"Thcn how comes it that you interest
yoursclfin hin so much?"
"Heis n c~o-religiOnist.
At this a jeer went up from the
people.
sro oWny s ss 3 .j% sssf. a asse9 5ez Aa, sna
f IS ns st' ons a, % geaS a, * 3Ke o sss sam' e0d''
At this arose a tumult, and there were
cries of "%Blasphemeyl He dares to say
That a Jew is as good as Christian"
Once more the judge restored order. He
was anxious to make a show of to lerance
although his sympathies were entirely with
the people and against the Jew.
1--WE can listen no longer to you, Aaron
Arama," lie said, unless you have some
evidence TO offer.
~ have evidence to offer, evidence that
should appeal to your hearts and sympa-
thies,, Behold it here" As he spoke he
drawing down the cloak exposed her
face, revealing her superb and chaste
beauty to the astonished court. She was
very pale, but though her eyes were cast
down in maiden bashiulness, she knew in
stinctivcly that every eye there was bent
temples.
"By Heaven, she is beautiful" whispered
one lawyer to another. What a pity it is
she is q Jewess."
"a vision-a dream" was the answer.
How comes it that such unique beauty is
given to these accursed people2"
he had hoped to make his bride so sudden
ly presented before his gaze, he felt as ifthe
whole place was swimming aroun. him.
But with a mighty effort he controlled him
self.
"What means this mummery2" asked
the Judge, with growing %sternness.
"fhis is my daughter, judge, and she is
the pledged bride of the young man who
stands there with the shackles of shame
riveted upon his limbs. 1 am her father,
and yet l say she is beautiful, and the
Court can see that Ispeak not yainly. With
such q prize rs this to win, and the fortune
that goes with it, Moshka Umanski must
have been mad or q tool-aye, a triple
fool--to do ought that would jeopardize
his chances of tile prize"
The Judge smiled coldly as he asked
"And is it Tor this only that you have
brought your daughter here and exposed
her beauty TO the ribald gaze of the mob2
not. And beautiful as your child is. she
belongs tosa race against which exists q
strong prejudice"
Poor Aaron's heart sank, and seemed to
grow cold as these cruel words were utter
ed. He had been entirely led away by
beauty. would have made an impression
upon the judge; and now that he realized
his error, q sense Of shame came over him,
and covering his daughter again with the
cloak, he Rugged her to him, and at this
there was of laughter amongst the
people. All ceilings getting the better OF
him, Aaron ~. ned upon them like a grand
old lion at bay, and Numbered OUT
"Ribald. hooking fools! Go your ways
and pray to your God to soften your hearts
and to give you wisdom"
This speech infaned the people, and q
murmur of anger arose and threats were
uttered. Then the judge stood up on the
some OF them approached Aaron and told
him he must leave the court. He seemed
dazed, and broken, but he moved away,
still clasping his daughter to him, and q
great sob broke from her. Out OF that tenn
pie ofthe law, where the scales of Justice
were not balanced, went poor Aaron and
his child, and when they gained the outer
yestibule they sat on r of the tone
benches. And presently they heard an ex-
ultant cheer from the people in the court.
A lawyer in his gown came out, and was
hurrying away, but Aaron clutched him
Tel me" he said, sis he condemned?"
"He is."'
"And the sentcnce?"
"Sakhalin," CURLY and grufly answered
the lawyer, and hurried away.
All alert as she was, Rachel heard that
dread word, and with a sob that came from
her bursting heart, she moaned in the
agony of her distress this prayer
ooh Lord, God of the weary and sorrow-
full. uphold me and comfort mein this hour
of my bitter trial, l pray Thee, and give
me strength to bear the cruel blow"
Even though 1t compels us for q mo-
Rlent or two to turn- aside from the Incl.
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