The Red Cloud chief., 1901-07-19
CHAPTER III.
Love in Danger.

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gentle breeze sweeping down the frag-
rance OF flower and shrub from the
mountain slope. Ulin had eaten her
breakfast, and, with Abba by her side.
sat upon an open window. gazing out
upon the park of fountains. As she
thus sat, the slave mi Calypso en-
tered the apartment and announced
that the robber wished TO see the Lady
Ulin.
What robber?" asked the princess.
"The same one that came yester-
day"
ulin did not stop to think whether
the visit would be pleasant or other
wise. The man had signified his pur-
pose, and rs he was master in the pal
ace, she had no idea Of opposing him.
Calypso withdrew, and presently az
forwards the robber entered. He came
in with the same noble step and bear
ing; the same pleasant. genial face:
and with the same look and salute OF
reverence and respect.
II trust that the Lady Ulin has pass
ed q quiet night" he said. in deep sim
certify.
II have rested we'll. SIR" she re-
piled.
Good. I am glad Of that. feared
you might have bad dreams"
Not many. sir"
"Ah-and did you have any sueh?"
''Not-not many"
"You dreamt that Julian was a de-
mon, eh?"
mo. 10. sir-my dreams were not
Of him."
IT hope, sweet lady. that you dream
ed not darkly Of me-"
mo, sir. 1t was Of"
The maiden hesitated. and seemed
troubled; but her visitor anne to her
assistance.
Never mind, lady. l meant not to
inquire into the secret twinings OF
your mind. I only hoped that I had
not been unfortunate enough to ex-
cite the apprehension Of your slumber-
ing fancies."
He smiled as he spoke. at the same
time moving a step nearer, and then
adding:
II am glad you have not suffered
from our coming; for I have the more
courage to ask you II you will see
Julian"
You said you would accompany
him. sir"
Yes"
Then I may as we'll see him at ona
time as another. You may inform him
that the lady Ulin rests her safety and
honor in his manhood"
He has been so informed. fair
lady"
Then. let him come"
Gentle lady. pardon me II have
led you upon q fanciful way OF
thought. / am Julian. am he whom
men call the Scourge OF Damascus.
And now l crave your indulgence; but
still I shall bow most humbly to your
commands. At your word ! leave this
apartment; yet, ! should like to speak
q little further. I should like to *
plain o fully why / am here"
Was Ulin frightened? Not at all.
She was startled when she first knew
that the man before her was the dread
full Scourge Of whom she had heard
so much: but 1t was an emotion OF as
constituent. At hrst she could hardly
believe that she had heard the truth.
"You-Julian?" she murmured. gag
Ing into his face.
FAYE, lady" And then he added,
with q smile, Il suppose you expected
to find me black and ugly. like the
foul genii whom Solomon imprisoned
in the sea. Am I right?"
II did not think you were Julian
the maiden said, after some hesitation
As she spoke she seemed to gain new
confidence and composure; and pres.
| emily she added, IT had heard SO much
Of you terrible deeds, that l expected
to ind a."
"A monster" suggested Julian, help
ing her out.
mot exactly that" returned Ulin
| with a smile, though I am free tC
confess that I should not have beer
so much surprised as l have been, Il
I had seer a worse looking man."
THANK you." cried the robbel
laughing. 81 shall take that as a com
pliment, and lay II up among the mos
precious of my recollections. under
stand you; SO, upon this point. meet
only assure you that am Julian, ant
that I must OWE the somewhat dubious
title which has been bestowed upoI
me. And now. lady. may ! sit her
for a few moments, and speak will
you further?"
The very thing Ulin had been upoi
the poin. OF suggesting. She did no
like to see him standing before her
nor was she anxious that he shou!'
leave her. She had a strong curiosit.
tn hear him speak further. There wa
something In the appearance OF tn
youthful adventurer that deeply inter
ested her. She bade him be seated
and then. without intending to b
heard. she murmured:
$50 young!"
ave. LADY," he said, catching tn