The Holly chieftain., 1901-09-13
CHAPTER III.
Love In Danger.

rance Of hover and shrub from the
mountatn slope. Uiin had eaten her
J 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 woman 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 yestef-
dx."
0lin did not stop to think whether
the visit would be pleasant or other
wise. The man had signified his pur-
pose, and a. he was master in the pal
ace, she had no idea Of opposing him.
3calypso withdrew, and presently af-
awards the robber entered. He came
FIN with the same noble step and bear
ing; the same pleasant, genial face;
and with tho same look and salute Of
reverence and respect.
II trust that the Lady Ulin has pass
Cd quist night" he said, in deep sin
cerity.
"I have rested well. SIR she re-
piled.
Good. am glad of that. l feared
you might have bad dreams"
Not many. sir"
'Ah-and did you have any such?"
"Not-not many" w.
You dreamt that Julian was de-
mon, eh?"
''No. no, sir-my dreams were not
Of him"
II hope, sweet lady. that you dream
ed not darkly of me-"
No, sir. 1t was Of"
Tho maiden hesitated, and seemed
troubled; but her visitor came to her
assistance.
Never mind lady meant not to
inquire into the secret twininss Of
your mind. only hoped that l had
mot been unfortunate enough to ex-
|cite the apprehension Of your slumber
&g fancies."
He smiled - he spoke. at the same
time moving = step nearer, and then
adding;
II am glad you have not suffered
frcm our coming; for i have the more
courage to ask you II you will ses
Clian."
him, SIR"
YES"
Then l may as we'll see him at ons
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 a fanciful way OF
thought I am Julian. am he whom
men cali the scourge of Damascus.
And now crave your indulgence: but
still shall bow most humbly to your
commands. At your word leave this
apartment; yet, I should like to speak
little further. l should like to ex-
plain more fully why am here"
Was Ulin frightened! Not ct all.
She was startled when she .drst knew
that the man before her was the dread
full 6courge of whom she had heard
% much; but 1t was an emotion Of as
tonishment. At nrst she could hardly
believe that she had heard the truth.
AYou-Julian?" she murmured, gag
ling into his face.
AYE. lady" And then he added.
with smile, II suppose you expected
to ind me black and ugly. like the
:. foul genii whom Solomon imprisoned
/ IN the sea. Am 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. "T had heard 70 much
Of your terrible deeds. that expected
to hnd A."
"A monster" suggested Julian. help
ing her out
mot exactly that" returned Ulin.
with smile, though I am freq to
confess that should not have been
20 much surprised ~ have been, II
had seen worse looking man.
THANK you" cried the robher
laughing. "I shall take that as . COM
pliment, and lay 1t up among the most
precious Of my recollections. under
stand you; 10, upon this point, need
only assure you that am Julian. and
that / must own the somewhat dubious
title which has been bestowed upon
me. And now. lady may sit here
for . few moments, and speak with