The Red Cloud chief., 1901-09-06

trembling NJ every JOINT the klnt
proceeded to- the work. He pulled of
the robe of purple silk, and cast 4
down: then he took of the crown; ana
then the golden chain. Julian picked
them MP. and turning once more to the
king. said:
II will grant you one favor before
go. You came hither to see me. II
YOU have any question to ask. | will
answer It,"
The king started UP as though hi
had received promise of some grea,
blessing.
"Once I asked you who your par
ents were" he said. You would not
answer me. Will you answer me
now"
mo. SIR replied Julian. II will not
speak their names in your presence;
nor will I give 10 you the name OF the
friend whom ! love-"
BE not too headstrong, sir robber,'
urged the king.
rs that all for which you sought
me?" asked the chieftain. taking a
step backward.
al sought thee to find out who you
are. l have n reason for asking
What reason?"
There is something In your face
which interests me-"
Perhaps 1t looks like my fathers
said Julian, bitterly. 20, IL you were
not a poor. decrepit old man. l Should
smite thee; and I will take myself
away as speedily az possible. lest my
resolution fail me. Stand back-I will
have no more to say unto thee. Thy
slaves will find thee here in the morn
ing"
The king would have followed Ju-
Ian to the door. but the rohber put
him forcibly back, and then. having
Kicked up the lantern from the floor.
no fastened out from the dungeon,
,fter which Selim closed the door and
bclted II.
His cries for help cannot be helrd?'
suggested Julian.
NO." answered Osmir. These
solid walls will drink up the sound Of
his voice before it reaches the end of
this first passage"
Then we have nothing more to
wait for. One lantern will suffice. so
| will leave this one behind"
Julian extinguished the light. and
then proceeded to array himself in tho
royal apparel: and when he had
donned 1t and stood with his form
bent and trembling. his companions
assured him that he would pass for the
monarch we'll enough. His face alone
could bctray him. and that could be
easily concealed.
And now for the upper world. They
stopped when they reached the place
where tho captain lay. and when they
had assured themselves that he could
not nov until he had received help,
they passed On. Up they went, Selim
going ahead with the lantern, while
Osmlr followed close behind the dis
guised robber. Thus they passed on to
the upper chambers. where sentinels
were posted; but no one molested
them. The seeming king walked with
hio hCou pSht, ~ hio dIulS iOiutu
upon his bosom. and none dared to
approach him. Osmir and Selim were
known to be two Of the most favored
of the monarch's slaves. 81 their pres
cnce seemed all proper. On they went.
as freely as though moving over a
desert plain. until they stood without
the gate of the garden wall. at which
point Julian stopped and threw on the
royal robe.
This chain of gold I shall keep" he
said; mot for its value as a trinket,
but that l may have n memento OF
this nights adventure with the king
Of Damascus. And now. good Os-
mir, let us hasten to the place where
my faithful Hobaddan waits for mo"
In the darkness of the night, by
we'll known ways. the blacks led the
robbcr chieftain towards the dwelling
Of the prime minister. being still ready
to serve him in the face OF any dan
ger.