The Holly chieftain., 1901-11-01

oH0vss nAuQbom0 julf40. cannot
forget how kindly he treated N, ana
how like brother he bore himself.
And. one thing more, cannot forget
how sad he looked when he left ~ in
the Palace Of the Valley, AZ true a I
live. think almost love him. He ID
the best looking. man 1 ever saw"
Abba, you must not talk In that
manner before me-"
Pardon. my lady. l meant NO
HARM"
Il do not chide you'll do not blame
you. But-the name Of the daring rob-
Der 10 not one that should be used in
my presence"
Dear lady" plead Abba. had re-
garded Julian as a real criminal, I
should not have used his name ~ I
did. But ! looked upon him az man
more honorable and true than
Enough. Abba. Let US drop that
subject now. What IL the hour?',
1T is past midnight should think
an hour past"
"Then go down into the garden anf
see II Osmir has returned"
Abba departed without speaking fur
ther. and when the princess was left
alone she arose from her seat and
walked across the floor.
Il do not think have done wrong"
she said to herself, "in lending my
aid to this robber I shall never see
him again. l do not wish to see him
any more. And do not suppose he
would care to see me. hope he will
escape--I hope he will prosper in the
years to come"
She ceased speaking aloud, and
pressed her hand upon her heart as
though the other feelings must not
come forth.
In half an hour Abba came back. Her
step was light and quick, and look Of
satisfaction beamed on her handsome
face.
20, my dear Mistress" she cried, as
soon as she had closed the door behind
her, Julian is savedr'
Thank heaven!" calculated the
princess. devoutly.
HE 10 saved, and has now started to
leave the city"
How was 1t done?"
"Osmir and Selim came with him:
and ! only know that they led him
forth from his prison. Hobaddan was
In our garden. and when he saw his
noble young master he fell upon his
neck and kissed him, and wept for
Joy. They did not stop long, for they
had not the time to spare. Hobaddan
came to me and blessed me, and bade
me assure my gentle mistress that he
would pray for her while he had life
and reason. saw them depart, and
then turned back"
Il hope they will meet with no more
danger" said Ulin half to herself.
They will not be long in finding a
place of safety" returned Abba. "And
now, my mistress. what Of ourselves?"
The princess started, and .clasped her
hands.
1T il now almost two hours past
midnight. and in three more hours
the light Of day will be upon U.S."
20. Abba. must dee from Damas-
Gus. l dare not remain here"
"Of, course we are to hee," said the
bondmaiden. I'VE had promised that
before Hobaddan came. You told me
you would dee this very night"
"And l will keep my word II 1 can"
responded Ulin, resolutely. ''You were
to plan for our departure"
ut is all arranged. my mistress.
shubal will accompany NJ. have
talked with him, and he Is ready. He
says he can procure horses just with
out the gates Of the city: and he knows
the way To the cave Of Ben Hadad.
Once with the kind old hermit, and you
are safe"
Ulin had no need for further thought
upon the subject, for abe had flrmIy
resolved that she would dee. The
more she thought OF union with the
king the more terrible appeared the
fate At times she blamed herself for
having admitted the idea Of marriage
with Horarn; but she did not feel that
she had willingly done wrong. When
she gave herself to the royal accept
ance she knew nothing Of the world
knew nothing Of the trials she would
have to endure-and knew little Of the
character of the han who wore the
crown. Since that time she had gained
knowledge, and her eyes had been
opened. The case dwelt In her mind
now ~ one OF life or death. and she