The Holly chieftain., 1901-11-01

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arranged then. 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
abe deemed necessary, she placed the
parchment where be would be likely to
md II, and then procseded to gather
up the few articles shs meant to take
with her. She moved steadily about
the work, and II she trembled. 1t was
more from anxiety; than from fear of
what she was doing. She took her,
Jewels. Of which she possessed rich
store, and also packed up a few articles
Of clothing. She had Just accomplished
this when Abba returned.
shubal was 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, have to serve you"
"But do you know why have called
for You now?"
sYes. am to 70 with you from the
city"
"And you are wtllingr
Eyes, LADY, am willing and 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 readned the street
they led OF with a quick step. There
was sentinel at the city gate. but
he did not trouble those who passed
out. AS shubal had promised. he
found horses at small stable beyond
the wall, and in less than an hour from
the time Of leaving her chamber the
princess was safely In the saddle,
with her face turned toward the north
ern mountains.
| At the distance Of two leagues
from the city they came to a small
strip Of wood. through which their
path lay, where they stopped to lot
their horses drink from living spring.
Shubal had dismounted to hand some
water up to the females, and was just
in the act Of dipping the cup. when
he was startled By the sound Of a steY
close at hand, and upon lifting hia
head he found man standing directly
before him. It was too dark to distin-
guish features, but Shubal could see
that the stranger was tall and stout.
and that his garb was not Of Damas-
Gus.
"Ha! Who is this" demanded shu-
bal moving back pace.
II am man, and have sought the
spring for fresh water" was the sn-
swer. And now, who are your"
shubal recognized the voice OF an
Arab; and as he gazed more sharply
on the fellow. he was able to see that
the garb was wild and filthy.
II have sought this spring as you
have. Sir Arab"
"Ah, you recognize my tongue and
nation. do your"
Yes. and 1t would seem thst you
are even with me-
Il know you are slave, but that
does not tell me whence you come"
II come from Damascus."
"Ah-from Damascus! And you
have ladies with you. Perhaps they
have money with them. Perhaps they
have jewels. Damascus ID q wealthy
city. and her people seldom travel with
empty purses"
Shubal started up, and laid his hand
upon the hilt of his sword.
''Your words give token Of a curious
disposition, Sir Arab
Words are nothing. With a simple
contracting Of the lips can produce q
sound that has power to call up
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