Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1894-03-09
CHATYn.

teller of the Arabs, in the midst of inter
ested hearers, told of the virtues and glo-
ries of the princes Of Abkassia. He told
OF one of these princes who was surround
I'D by large court of cavaliers and serv-
ants, most devoted and loyal. But among
these Chatym was distinguished for his
courage and fidelity. He was the favorte
Of the prince, accompanied him on his
hunting and war expeditions and advised
In the great council.
The prince knew not the number
OF his soldiers, nor Of his flocks and
herds. All these were given In charge 90
the brave and devoted Chatym, and this
favor excited the great envy of the cavs-
liers. They enumerated the privileges he
enjoyed and murmured among themselves:
t'Why is he 80 we'll treatedi Is he better
shan usi Can his scimeter split the rocksi
Can he pierce three men with a single ball
from his guni Does the devil reside in the
point Of his lancet Could he, think you,
alone without fear charge a troop of
horsei'
These and other malignant insinuations
were overheard by Chatym, and address
ing the more envious among the cavaliers
he said,
"Ye do me great injustice when ye speak
3d."
The cavaliers regarded Chatym with
astonishment.
"How sof' one asked.
"Know ye not, - wered the favorite,
"that from him who hath much much
will be askedi II one among ye commit
n fault, the penalty would be expulsion
from the court, but i, II fail in my duty,
would be strangled. This is the law. The
greatest punishments are for those who
have been most trusted. And am a man,
like other men, and exposed like them TO
forgetfulness of the three great precepts
which should form the supreme rules Of
life: First, allow not the praise of friends
to make thee proud; second, confide no Sc
crets to a woman; third, love not as thine
the son Of Others. A friend praises today,
and tomorrow speaks i'll. All must, soon
er or later, find the truth OF these precepts.
have at home youth, my adopted son,
Aster. He hath been cared for from baby
hood by me. Yet give him but two pias-
tiers and he"-
"Thou speakest well, interrupted one
of the cavaliers, "but thou hast nothing
TO fear"
"Thinkest thou soi" replied Chatym.
Before the sun has 12 times coursed over
the land Of Abkassia Ipromise that shall
have made this terrible experiment, and
swear IL by the beard Of the prophet. Ye
shall see whether l told ye not the truth
today"
Satisfied with this promise, the cavaliers
retired. Some days afterward the prince
departed for the province Of kabardia,
where an important affair required his
personal presence. He left Chatym in
charge Of all his most precious things, and
among them a beautiful and much loved
falcon. The faithful Chatym resolved TO
profit by the absence of his master to make
his experiment.
"why is my Chatym so thoughtfulH"
asked his young wife one morning. "Why
dost thou wear that sorrowful lookF
81 know not, Assam, but 1t is true that
am far from gay. A strange thought
dominates me-"
"Csnnot know this secret, this strange
thought"
81 am afraid, Assam, for discretion is
not womanly virtue. 1t is not possible
to confide a secret to a woman"
Have ever said anything imprudent
to nay friendsi"
Perhaps not, but thou mayest not have
had occasion"
"Dost thou really believe could be so
thoughtless in my conversef"
"Why notf Thou art a woman"
Assam did not reply, but her red lips
trembled, and the tears rolled down her
beautiful cheeks. Chatym regarded her
intently for moment; then he spoke:
upon this secret depends my life"
"But Is not thy life dearer to me than
mine own"
"I thank thee. But without so wishing
thou mayest become a traitress.
mo, mol l will guard your secret faith
fully; swear 1t. will take better care of
At than Of my beauty"
Chatym was an instant silent. Then,
turning to his beloved, he said: "Thy
promise and thy oath disarm me Listen.
| Yesterday soothsayer came to me. Thou
knowest that these men know and see all
| things. And he said to me; Thou art n
happy man, Chatym. All hath come TO
thee. But thy felicity is not complete.
Thou hast no son Of thine own, and this
| 1t is which is thy secret sorrow and also
| of thy wife,"
"Oh," cried Assam, chow knew he my
| wishp He must be great seer"
81 think so, " responded Chatym, "and
| this wise man further said to me, Il will
tell thee a way to obtain that which thou
dost ardently DESIRE"
"a soni Oh, treasure of my soul And
| did-he tell thee how we could attain this
great joy'"
| "Yes. 1t is necessary to take vigor-
bus falcon, dress and roast it."
"And am to eat itt"
"Thou hast OWNED it,"
81 know where / can find falcon.
There is one in the palace of the prince
| "Speak lower, Assam, or some one may
hear thee"
"In the palace of the prince, ;" repeated
Assam.
"Well," murmured Chatym, with
sigh, "the deed is done"
"What, hast thou the falcon'"
| "The adored falcon of my prince, yes. |
have dressed and roasted it,
"Give 1t me, oh, give it me. l wish to
eat it."
at Is there, on the divan, under thy
shawl. But, Assam, not a word, or / am
lost"
"Oh, not for all the world. BE tran.
quill, love. No one will ever know our Sc
| cret."
| Chatym left the room, and Assam look.
ed around. No one was in sight. She
went to the divap. removed the shawl.
and beheld with frantic Joy the magic fall
con. All At once appeared In the doorway
Assan's dearest friend, her foster sister,
| Jusephi. Assam, startled, hid the precious
bird in her shawl, but she could not hide
her agitation. Jusephi, coming nearer,
asked:
"What dost hide from me'"
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