The sun., 1894-10-14

| that you bring with you from the desert lands
Now Hibaibsy paused a while, looking around
out Of the corners Of his eyes lise a wolf n 9
mobiles Then finding that there were few pres.
ent whom he could trust TO help him, he lifted
""' You You are right, Natal. I am weary. for age.
| travel, and the faithlessness of men have worn
| me out. Tomorrow these matters shall be dealt
with in the presence Of the people. and there
l before the altar IL shall BE- made known whether
. in non ene who these strangers are, and why have
| brought them across the mountains. Until then
I leave them in your keeping; for your your wn 2wn
i here viii neither eat. nor drink, do you come
| with me. and he called TO certain lords by name,
Then without more words he turned and left
the hail. followed by number Of mobiles.
said Maya, with laugh, when he had gone.
Greeting 70 YOU all, friends, and TO you. my
my waiting lady. has now by the gift of fortune
been lifted up to take my place and title, greet
ing. Whatever may be the issue OF these broils; 9
"lS Vow "i'S Tiksl came from the throne and bowed
do not sss Sotey n civ.
me and my friends here a cup OF wine and
SUss we are hungry. hungry. / thank You. How beautiful
is that brides robe which Nahua wears. and
is lei her take take them from me % as a az wedding gift.
MAKE room pray you, Tikai sI,. and suffer these
,Sas have ys Wandered hf FAR Il to-
see faces that are dear to me-"
For while We sat and ate; or made pretencee
to eat. while Maya talked thus lightly, and all
that company watched us, for we were wonder
ful in the eyes Of this company, who never until
tbs Uw ssior sH r anbTrnSared long bcs rded. % and
white-sklnned, was 80 marvellous to them that.
unlike the common people. they forgot their
courtesy and crowded around him in their
amazement
senior or OF me. and these were Tlkal, who gazcd
at Maya he stood behind her chair serving
her like some waiting slave, and Nahua. his
wife. who sat silent and neglected. sullenly not
ing his every word and gesture. At length she
could bear this play no longer, but rising from
Make room for the bride, ladies'" said Maya.
Cousin, good night; it grows late and your
Then muttering know not what. Tikal turned
and went and side by side the pair wall ed down
srSS' bsan a% Is the bpoe s and how brave
the groom, said Maya as she watched them go,
and yet have seen couples that looked hap
rest. Friends. good night. Natal, leave these
strangers In your keeping. Guard them well
morrow after they have eaten, for II IL is my
fathers will would show them something OF
the city before the hour OF noon. when we meet
When she had gone Natal bowed TO us with
Which we did across the Courtyard and through
many passages to q beautiful chamber. dimly
lighted with silver lamps. that had beon made
silken wrappings, and table in the centre
Of the room cool drinks and many sorts Of
fruits. but so tired were we that we took little
bidding good night to Natal. who looked at
us early in The morning, we made fast the cop
per bolts upon the door and threw ourselves
Weary as Twas could not sleep in this strange
place, and when from time to time my eyes
closed the sound OF feet passing without oar
or one thing was sure that Zibalbay not
wanted here IN his own city. and that there
not suffer himself easily to be thrust from the
Dou btless II was their feet that heard outside
the door as they hurried To and from their cham
ber where o Natal % sat taking With them
power that must come These people feared
strangers, so much could read in their faces,
and the rest we must leave to Providence.
awakened by the voice OF the sefor. who was
sitting upon the edge OF the bed. singing a song
daylight ,streamed through helattices. wished
him good morrow, and asked him why he sang.
g" ns says sn 10 OF p
and 4 is far more splendid and wonderful than
S5ytthng hay have DRAINED p Gf Also the luck is
will not readily let him go. and therefore. Maya
enough treasure in this town. IL what we saw
last night Is sample. to enable you to establish
less zibsibay win give you as E r Ieh Of il as You
want. Therefore. friend. you should sing as |
saw YOU'RE your own con being brought to sh the door,. S
shook my head and answered:
fear y9S spesk lightly There n Is trouble
will be to the death. AS for the lady MAYA Of
still loves her, and will strive to take her; saw
it in his eyes last night. Lastly, 1t il true
whether Its owners will suffer me to take any
portion OF Il to forward my great purposes use
There was a man in the Bible called job. and
he had friend named Eliphas-I think you are
that friend END come TO fS again Ens,iD
mean TO make the best OF the present. and not
10 trouble myself about the future. or the poll
is some one knocking at the door"
: rose and undd the bolt, whereon attendants
cakes upon a tray; after we had eaten they led
US TO the baths. which were OF marble and very
from a wGrm spring, and then to a chamber.
where break fast was made ready for us. While
we sat sat at IT, table & M1t,a M came to ns and saw that
:" trust that you have rested well, strangers"
he said ccourteously.
We'll. 1t is more than have done. foT It Is
my business TO watch the stars, especially my
scured." and he smiled. lied n "ff You % have finis6sd
your meal, my comrades are TO lead you to the
shaw you something OF our city. which. being
strangers may interest you. ny the way, iii |
do not ask too much, perhaps you will tell me
TO what race you belong" and he bowed toward
I he senior. We have heard OF W hte men here. |
though we have learned no good OF them. and |
tradition tells us that our first ruler, Cucumatz
was one. Are you OF his blood, stranger z"
do not know" answered the senior, laugh /
ing. "" come from = cold country far beyond |
the SEA, where all the men are as am"
Then the inhabitants OF that country must !
be goodly 10 behold" answered Natal gravely. /
" thank you for your courtesy, son OF the Sea.
in answering my question so readily did not (
ask IL from curiosity alone. since the people in /
this city are terrified OF strangers and clamor /
for some account OF YOU"
=" Doubtless our friend Zibalbay will satisfy /
them" said.
Good. Aud now follow me-"
And he led us across courts and through pas |
sages till he reached little anterOOm filled with
ancient carvings and decorated with flowers,
where some girls stood chatting.
Tell the Lady Maya that her guests await .
her." said Natal, then turned 20 take his de- I
parture, adding. in low voice, Doubtless /
shall meet at noon upon the pyramid and there q
you will see ] know not what, but whRte'eT be-
falls, be sure Of this strangers, that will pro-
tect you IL can Farewell"
One OF the girls vanished through doorway
at the further end OF the chamber. and. having
offered us seats, the others stood together at a
little distance watching us out OF the corners OF
their eyes. Presently the door Opened and