The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-11-22
CH PIER Xxi.
The IrXeCutioners.

II have one word to say--one re-
quest to make" said Horam. after the
mornings greetings had passed.
wish You once more to tell me the
story of Helena's innocence anu
thenceforth to remain silent upon the
subject. I may have dreamed some
OF the things that now startie my
thoughts for l am not clear at WHAT
point you left me last night.
Thus called upon, the king OF Aieppo
related all that he had told on INC
preyious evening, and then made some
further explanation of incidents which
he had not before revealed. 1t was
Main. simple statement bearing the
stamp of truth upon every word
"o," groaned Koran, clasping his
thin hands together, what would
give to call Helena back to life! but
lfit cannot be. She is. gone-and she
1was Innocent"
He started up from his seat, anu
walked several times across the hoor;
and when he next approached MS
royal guest, he had grown calmer'
and his lip had ceased its qulverihg'
Omar, have no blame for you.
Henceforth let the book be sealed.
He had taken one or two more
turns up and down the apartment
when a messenger entered with lnteiil-
xence that Benonl had arrived, and
desired audience
Send him in at once Good brother,
you will remain with me-" This last
was spoken to Omar, who had turned
Z. TO leave.
In a little while Benoni made his
appearance, and Koran was sure ne
could see the flush Of victory upon his
brow.
"Now. my captain, what word do
you bring?'
Good word. sire. We have cap
tured those whom you desired to see.
and have also brought an old man
and old woman who resided In the
cave
Have you brought the Lady Ulin-
and the robber chieftain-and osmir
and Selim?'
Eyes, sire"
and these others are the old her
nit, Ben Hadad, and the woman VINO
lives with him."
Eyes, SIRE"
"By the crown | wear!" cried the
4 INC arch, leaping up and clapping his
Nhauds. this is enough to make me
3 forget the wrongs / have suffered. Let
the robber chieftain and the two
treacherous guards be brought before
me. But---hold There was one other
spoken of by the Arab-the lieutenant
-Hobar dan his name was"
HE was not in the cave, sire; nor
was he about the place"
Very we'll. Let the chieftain be
brought in
The captain retired. and presently
returned, followed by Julian and the
two guards. They were heavily IRON
ed and six stout soldiers walked be-
hind them. The youthful chieftain
had schooled himself for the ordeal,
and no sign of fear was manifest. Os-
mir and Selim stood like two deaf
mutes, seeming to care nothing for the
fate that surely awaited them.
THAT is ALL" said Horam, after he
had looked at the prisoners. Take
them out, and guard them well. Place
twenty of your most trusty men over
them, and remember that those twenty
heads shall answer for the safety of
the charge"
Shall l conduct them to a dun
geon, sire?'
''No,-there is no need of it. They
will not live to behold the setting OF
this day's sum"
Ben Hadad did not tremble when he
1stood before the king; nor did Ezabel
4seem much frightened.
"Old man." said Koran, Il under
stand that you have harbored and pro-
tected the notorious Scourge, Julian"
sHe hath found shelter with. me, as
have all who ever sought it," replied
the hermit
And you also harbored the lady
Ulin. You knew who she was, and
shat she had fed from her home.
yes"
And perhaps you knew why she
fed?'
She told me her story, SIRE"
1T is enough" cried the king, i'm
patiently. 81 wish to hear no more.
You both stand condemned, and the
degree of your punishment shall be
made known to you soon enough.
Omar was upon the point Of making
some remark, when Benoni entered.
"Now, Benoni," said Koran, with
more nervousness in his manner than
he had before exhibited, IL have Sc
rious question to ask you; and l de-
sire that you should answer me
promptly and truly. You have noticed
the conduct of the princess Ulinf"
Yes, sire. she is in love with Julian
the robber."
Benoni again went out; but he diq
not have to go far. as he met About
coming towards the royal apartment
The king greeted him as he entered,
and asked him IL he had seen MS
daughter