Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-01-04
aHe IS my husband, , she said boldly.

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 Olfan's face fell. Then . look of doubt came into it, for Juanna's mode of life, every detail of which was known to him, seemed to contradict her statement.
 Then Juanna told him all that had CO., currcd, how she had been liberated, how they had journeyed to the country of the People of the Mist
 And now, Olfan, we have played the game, and we have lost, or so 1t seems that is, unless you help us." And she clasped her hands and looked upon him pleadingly.
 The king dropped his eyes uneasily, as though he were not willing to contem- plate the loveliness which he now learned belonged to the white stranger at her side
 Have I not said that my power is It, tie, queenf" he answered somewhat sul- lenly. Moreover, why should help those who came to the land to trick us. and who have brought the anger of the gods upon its childrenf"
 Because we saved your life, Olfan, and you swore to be loyal to us."
 Had it not been for you, queen, my life would not have been in danger. More over, swore fealty to gods, and now the gods are mortals, upon whom the true gods will be avenged. Why, then, should help you?"
 
 You shall help us for my sake"
 For your sake, Queen," he said bitter ly, flor your sake, who tell me that you are this mans wife, and that you love him to the deathS Nay, this is much to ask. Had it been otherwise, had you been un- wed and willing to look upon me, the king of this land, with favor then doubtless I had died for your sake if there were need, but now-1i Have you, then, no better reasons to show why should risk my life for you and these menr
 II have two more reasons, king, and if they are not enough then leave us to our fate and let us waste no more breath in words who must prepare to die. The first is that we are your friends and have trust ed you, saving your life at the danger of our own and telling you this tale of our own free will. Therefore, in the name of friendship, which you, who are no com mon man, but king, should hold sacred, we demand your help, we who have put our lives in the hollow of your hand, knowing that you are of O noble mind and will not betray us. The second is that our interest is your interest. We strive against Nam and the priests, and so do you. If Nam conquers us today, tomorrow 1t will be your turn, and the snake, whose fangs you must feel, shall in the time to COIuc 1GGN upOu yOu S1SO &NO" 4S luc u0uE of destiny for you and your descendants. Cling to us and break the yoke of Nam and the priests, or desert us and bind that yoke upon your shoulders to your doom. have spoken. Choose"
 Olfan thought awhile and answered.: Truly your mind is great, queen, and sees far into the darkness of things such as our women have no knowledge of. Tou should have ruled this country and not 1, for then by now Nam, who is my master, would have begged his daily bread At the gates of your palace, and the priests, his l servants, had become the hewers of your wood and the drawers of your water. But l will not talk to you of policy for time is ! short Nay, I will deal with your first | reason and that alone You have conjured l me in the name of friendship ard of my
 oath and by the memory of service done, and not in vain. am a man different nom that race of men of whom you are, a | wild chief of wild tribe, having little l knowledge, yet have learned these things: Never to break n promise, never to desert | friend and never to forget a service. Therefore, because I swore fealty to you, because you are my friend and because you saved my life, will protect you to | the last, though 1t may well chance that can do nothing except to die for you, for, queen, although you can be naught to me while yonder man lives, still am ready to give my life for you As for the others, | will say this only-that I will not harm | them or betray them. And now l go to ! speak with certain of the great men who are friends to me and hate the priests, SC 1 that when this matter comes on for judg-
 ment they may lift up their voices in your I favor, for nothing can be done except by | policy-that Is, not now. Shortly will return to lead you to the temple. Till gone.