The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-04-22

walking into Retimo in the evening to see
her, though knew that the Muslem ours
who wanted her and hated me were possibly
lurking for me behind every bush and in
every alley with knife and pistol"
"Ay, remember thy fight with the strong
est aud boldest of them all, Selim, who
sprang at thee from behind wall, and
knocked thee down and stabbed thee before
thou couldst draw weapon. There is big
stone over him now with turban cut on it.
Well, Irene was worth it ALL"
SAY, and so is Ida. Butt and his tone
became low and impressive, "thou wilt not
go beyond Kallimakiss house, wilt thou +?
Thou wilt not venture into Kanea or Reti-
mo?D
why not? usually walk this island at
will, and | think / may want to 90 into
Kanea for some trinket for Ida"
SO feared when 1 saw thee with all
thy bravery on. But do not CO. 1t is not
safe"
Safety is new word in thy mouth,
Cousin Nikolas; and especially when ap-
piled to me-"
"These are new times, Basil. Mustafa
Pasha has his suspicious of another outbreak
in the mountains. He does not propose to
be caught mapping, as Murad was 80 years
ago. lie has been warned from Stamboul
that he must keep Crete quiet. He is not
too well liked in the Divan at best and
trouble may be in store for him."
True; but what has that to do with
me?"
Everything. Thou art known as one of
the most dangerous of the leaders of the young
Sphakiots. If an outbreak comes thou wilt
be foremost in it. He suspects that even
Lo a
"Well?"
Therefore, Mustafa is likely to take time
by the forelOck by clapping thee under lock
and key If not going farther, as they did
with those students at StambOul-tyinc
few okes of old iron to thee, and tossing
thee overheard"
I" Ay, if he catch me. But the last man
who tried to catch me is dead.n
Be not so confident. Think how inst
slipped up on thee. Every man gets caught.
sooner or later. But here comes Andreas
Sandria, who hath the wisest head in Crete.
Let us take his COUNSEL
man past middle-age came down the
hill, leading little lead-colored donkey,
which bore sack of wheat for the grind
ing. lie was tall, spare, and strong-limbed,
and despite his years walked with the quick,
lirm tread OF the true Sphakiot. His mus
tach was white, and his face strong and
thoughtful. He wore the same costume as
the Other-scarlet cap, embroidered jacket,
pleated kilt, and high red boots, but, as be-
fitted his age. his clothing was plain aud
sober. But the arms in his belt were rich
with silver tiligree, as was also the stock of
his gun.
Fair day, Father Andreas; and may
the Virgin bless thee. Give thy load to
VarvouilIya and come hither, for we would
talk with thee"
The old man did so. Basil brought him
cup of recinato, and the subject of the
visit was immediately entered upon. San
dria sided with the views expressed by
Nikolas, but the advice seemed little to
Basils taste.
"Hark ye," said Basil, imretuously; 81
shall go to Kanea, if it be merely to buy Ida
thimble. There has been much talk by
Ibrahim and Yusef about my not daring
to meet them. 1 shall go merely to show
the foul jackals how little I fear them
They know that loathe the air they
breathe-the fountain from which they