Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-10-10

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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 saved!'
Thank heaven!" calculated the
princess, devoutly.
''He is 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. l 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 is now almost two hours past
midnight, and in three more hours
the light Of day will be upon u.s."
20, Abba, l must flee from Damas-
Gus. I dare not remain here"
''Of course we are to f1ee." said the
bondmaiden. I'VE had promised that
before Hobaddan came. You told me
you would fee this very night"
"And l will keep my word If I can"
responded Ulin, resolutely. "You were
to plan for our departure"
1T is all arranged, my mistress
Shubal will accompany us. 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 she had firmly
resolved that she would flee. 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 Horam; 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 man who wore the
crown. Since that time she had gained
knowledge, and her eyes had been
opened. The case dwelt in her mind
now as one of life or death, and she
felt that she must save herself.
81 must write a few words to my
father" she said.
But you will not tell him where
you have gomez"
mo. l will only tell him why
have gone. l must do that. Get me
the writing materials, Abba; and while
I am writing you may go and find
Shubal. We will get away as soon as
possible"
The bondmaiden brought a piece OF
parchment, a sharpened reed, and
small pot Of ink; and when she had
arranged them upon the table she left
the apartment. Ulin sat down to the
work without further hesitation, and
wrote to her father the reason of her
flight. When she had written all that
she deemed necessary, she placed the
parchment where he would be likely to
find it, and then proceeded to gather
up the few articles she meant to take
with her. She moved steadily about
the work, and IL she trembled, 1t was
more from anxiety than from fear OF
what she was doing. She took her
jewels, of which she possessed a rich
store, and also packed up few articles
of clothing. She had just accomplished
this when Abba returned.
Shubal was a stout, kind-hearted
slave, who had been many years in
the family, and his attachment for his
young mistress was strong and true.
When she called upon him to serve
her, he had no questions to ask, save
how he should please her best.
"Shubal," said the princess, do you
know what you have to do?"
yes, my lady, l have to serve you"
But do you know why have called
for you now?"
Eyes. am to go with you from the
city"
"And you are willing?"
"Yes, LADY, am willing and I am
glad"
Then We have nothing more to de-
tain us. Abba. are you ready"
Eyes, my mistress"
Ulin stepped back to her dressing
table and picked up her jewels. and
for moment she bowed her head upon
her folded hands. When she looked
up her fair brow was serene, and the
tremulousness had gone from her lip.
Shubal took the bundle OF clothing,
and then the party moved out from
the chamber. They gained the gar
den, and passed out by the small gate;
and when they had reached the street
they led off with quick step. There
was a sentinel at the city gate, but
he did not trouble those who passed