The Holly chieftain., 1901-09-27
CHAPTER 1v.-{Continusd.) )

CHAPTER IV.-(Continued.)
Judah got down feom the back Of
his Aorss, and having thrown the rein
ovse the branch OF tree. he started
afee The volunteer guide. Half mile
distant, at the edge Of . thick piece
of wood. the IsrAelite was informed
that hs Muse submit to be hoodwinked.
He made no objections. and the rob-
her proceeded to bind sash over his
eyes, after which he was led some
distance further. by a winding. tor
tuous WY; and when the bandAge WAS
removed, he found himself in low
vale, beneath = roof Of thick foliage.
and In TIE presence OF . hundred armed
fen. One mana handsome. noble
lcokins yonth-arose and approached
him, to whom his guide reported what
had transpirsd.
DO you seek Julian. asked the
Sstately youth. looking upon the Israel
Mite with a searching glance.
Yes, sir" replied Judah. as frankly
and calmly as though he had been an
swering one Of his own brethren.
II am Julian" said the chieftain.
quietly.
Then, SIR" returned the newcomer
with low bow, ito you present my
petition"
"F1rst,-who are you?''
Ny name is Judah, and have been
servant in the train of the king Of
Damascus"
"Ah.-is it so?" The chieftain may
have looked little more sharply into
the mans face, but he betrayed no sur
prise. ''You spoke of petition. What
isit?"
Judah removed his mantle, and then
stripped on his tunic. thus barring his
hack to the gaze OF those who stood
around.
DO you see that back?" he cried
quiverins. and grinding his teeth. DO
you see where the cruel lash has eaten
into my flesh? Horam, king of Da-
mascus, put that stain upon me. Do
you wish me to say more?"
Il think you would be revenged upon
fhe king7- said Julian.
II would be placed in the very front
OF that force which Is to strike at
Horam, or at anything belonging to
him. am not Of Damascus born, and
my love 10 not there. would Join my
fortunes with those Of Julian.
\ After very short conference with
~s9me Of his companions, the .chieftain
informed Judah that he might remain
where he was; and that. II he proved
himself worthy. he would be received
into full fellowship.
The Israelite expressed himself as
thankful for the favor thus conferred
and was soon allowed to mingle with
the members Of the band. For two days
he ate with them, and Joined them In
their sports; and during that time he
knew that watchful eyes were upon
him. But he was equal to the task, and
on the third day he was counted az
one Of them.
On the fourth day one Of the senti-
nels brought 4 black man into the
camp, who gave his name as osmer,
and who said that he had escaped from
atyrannical master in Aleppo. And he
furthermore said that he had q COM
panion who was hiding somewhere in
ths forest Before noon said compan-
ion made his appearance. announcing
his name IS Selim; and when the two
had been questioned, their stories were
$50 harmonious. and 30 frank. that they
j were suffered to remain; and finally
they were allowed to perform the
duties of body-servant to the chisftain.
judah could have asked for nothing
better thus far: and he was resolved
that his further plans should be care
: fully and surely laid.
Y All! Julian little dreamed Of the
danger that was creeping upon him!
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