The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

tail, but somewhat SHINY made hav-
ing small bones. His face was oval in
shape, the features being fine and SEN
sitive, especially the mouth; the eyes of
man with a destiny. For the most
part, indeed they were sombre and
overfull of thought, but at times they
could light up with a strange fire.
Aziel, the prince. placed his hand
against his forehead in such fashion as
to shade his eyes from the rays of the
setting sun, and from beneath its sha-
dow gaZed long and earnestly at the
city of the hill.
AT length I behold thee, thanks be
to God" he murmured, for he was a
worshiper of Jehovah. and not of his
mothers deities. and it is time, for, to
speak the truth, I am weary of this
travelling. Now, what fortune shall I
find within thy walls, oh, City of God
and devil-servers
who can tell?" said a quiet voice at
his elbow Perhaps, prince, you will
find a wife or a throne, ora grave"
Aziel started. and turned round to see
a man standing at his side, clothed in
robes that had been rich. but were now
torn and stained with travel, and wear
ing black cap in shape not unlike the
feZ that is common in the east today
The man was of middle age, having a
griZZled beard. sharp. hard features
and quick eyes, which. withal. were not
unkindly. He was a Phoenician mer-
chant of SidOn. much trusted by Hiram.
the King of Tyre, who had made him
captain of the merchandise of this ex-
petition.
''Ah, is it you. Metem?" said Aziel.
why do you have your charge to re-
turn to me?''
That may guard a more precious
charge prince" replied the
merchant, courteously. Having
brought the son Of Solomon so far in
safety, I desire to hand him safely to
the governor Of yonder city. Your ser
wants told me that by your command
they had left you alone. so l returned
to bear you company. for after nightfaIl
robbers and savages wander without
the walls"
4 thank you for your care, Metem.
though 1 think there is little danger.
and at worst I can defend myself"
DO not thank me. prince; am a
merchant and now. as in the past. |
protect you, knowing that l shall be
paid for II. The governor viii give me
great reward when l lead you over to
MIN safely and when, in years to come.
l return with you still safe to the court
Of Jerusalem. then the great king will
oil my ships hold with gifts
THAT depends. Metem replied the
prince. II my grandfather still reigns,
e may be so, but he is very old, and if
my uncle wears his crown, then 1 am
not sure. Truly you Phoenicians love
money. Would you, then. sell me for
gold also, Metem?"
I said not So prince. though even
friendship has its price
Among your people, Metem?"
Among all people, prince You re-
proach us with loving money: well, we
do. since money gives everything for
which men strive-honor. and lace. and
comfort, and the friendship Of kings"
1t cannot give you love. Metem'
The PhOenician laughed contempt
uously. Lovei With gold l will buy
as much Of ii as 1 need. Are there no
slaves upon the market? And no free
women who desire ornaments and ease
and the purple of Tyre? You are
young. Prince. to say that gold cannot
buy US love-
And you, Metem, who are old, do not
understand what ] mean by love. nor
VIII ! stay TO explain it to you, for were
my words as wise as my grandsire
Solomon's, still you would not under
stand At the least. your money, cannot
bring you the blessing of God. nor the
welfare Of your spirit in the eternal life
that is TO come"
The welfare of my spirit. Prince?
No, il cannot. since I do not believe
that have spirit When I die, die,