The Holly chieftain., 1901-11-08
CHAPTER XIV.

AS ne spoke tne AraU gave AVuu,
shrill whistle. at the same time leap
ing across the spring and striking the
slave In the face. But Shubal was not
to be overcome so. easily by one man
Tho whistle had alarmed him. and
when he saw the fellow leap. he was
not wholly unprepared. The blow In
the face blinded him f-r moment. but
Is soon as his eyes served him. he
caught his assailant by the throat and
hurled him to the ground.
What sort OF man are you!" the
slave cried. Is he held the rascal
down.
II am Juggler," replied the Arab,
hlding fast upon Shubal's tunic.
go my clothing. OF I'll kill you"
The slave might have carried out
his threat, but before he could make
any decided movement to that end he
Mound himself surrounded by body
I6f armed men. Quick as thought he
feaped to his feet, leaving piece Of
his tunic behind him. and made a
movement toward his horse: but he
was too late to reach the saddle. Half
. dozen strong hands were laid upon
him, while as many more were busy
with the horses of the females. The
princess cried aloud for help. and
would have leaped from her saddle had
she not been held back.
Fair lady" spoke rough voice. In
q harsh, strange dialect, you must
keep still, and give US az little trouble
as possible 96
But you will not harm me, good
sirs."
"You have no occasion for fear,
lady. But tell me-who are your
IT am the daughter of About Cassem.
the prime minister of Damascus"
Could Abba have moved quickly
enough, she would have prevented her
mistress from answering this ques-
!. uon. but the story had been told.
Ulin innocently thought that the
name Of her father would strike the
marauders with awe. and that they
4 would fear to molest her further, but
in this she was somewhat mistaken.
aacAubsequent events proved.
TBy my life, comrades" cried he,
a who seemed to be the leader Of the
party, I'VE have found . rich prize.
Hold still. noble lady. We will not
harm you Let Vi look to this ,tn-
Z ruly slave Of yours, and then you shall
e properly cared for. You might have
AIKEN into worse hands than ours"
When Ulin had collected her senses.
10 that she could observe and compre-
bend things about her. she looked to
: see her real situation. She counted
eight Of the Arabs. and she had NO
doubt that they were robbers. -Four
Of them were securing the slave. while
the other four were watching the
horses. Shubal was very soon PIN
Toned, and restored to his feet, after
which she and Abba were lifted from
their saddles. st-, .,,. q. (.
Don't 30 alarmed said the leader,
a. the princess cried out for mercy.
"You shall be restored to your horses
very soon. We have horses close at
hand, and when they are brought, you
shall be on your way again"
"You will set shubai free!"
'.EIe shall be free soon enough. Rest
easy few moments; lady, One Of
my men has gone after our animals
We left them upon the other side Of
the wood"
'But why have you taksaa - from
our horses?" asked our heroine.
1Hou will res that anon. fair lady.
t-here comes my man. Now. my
fnif damsels. you shall understand the
whole matter. These horses Of yours
ars not such ones a would have you
ride. I have some here much better -
"What does he nsean?" asked Ulin,
Making in low tone to her bond
maiden.
"wait," replied Abba, trying to con-
csal her real suspicious. They may.in-
form us."
Before Ulin could ask another ques-
ton the Arab leader came forward
with two horses. upon which he direct
I'd his companion to hx the ladies' sad
dies; and when this' had been done he
turned to the princess, and informed
her that she might take her SCAT again.
che would have opposed the move
msnt, but strong hand was laid upon
her. and, almost before she knsw It,
she was once more upon her saddle.
"You will excuse me-" the fellow
said, "but ~ this horse Will not carry
ycu quite 70 easily - your own. viii