The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-12-15
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Copyrighted 1891 by Robert Bonner's Sons
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II remember" pursued Ulln. III
all comes to me now. l bathed his
bruised head, and bound up his
wounds, while you brought the cor
dial which my mother provided"
$50 it was, my lady. l have seen
the slave s~ince-have seen him several
times-he has brought messages to
your father-and l know that his graf
itude Is strong. If Osmir has n
power to open the prison door, and 1
, can find him, there may be some
hope"
But can you find him." asked the
princess. She spoke eagerly, and no
longer sought to conceal the real cause
Of her anxiety.
Il can try" returned the attendant;
"and even here we have a fortunate
help. Shubal, who has been SO long
your servant, is a near friend to Os-
mir. I will take Shubal with me, and
we may find the man we seek. Shall
I not leave at once?"
Eyes, Abba. Go at once. Be careful,
for all may depend IN the secrecy of
your movements. l have entered upon
this matter, and I will now give all
my energies to it's consummation. Go
and bring ME answer as quickly as
you can"
The bondmaiden left the apartment,
and when Uiin was once more alone,
she started to her feet, and moved to
the window. The flush was back upon
her cheek, and the sparkle was in her
eye. Her pure blood was circulating
with new power, as, for the time, she
forgot the king in the memory OF the
youthful chieftain.
In less than an hour Abba returned
and the beam upon her face told very
plainly that she had not been entirely
disappointed.
my good mistress" she said, "Shu.
bal has served us we'll. I found him
without difficulty, and he at once
went alone in search of Osmir. HI
found him at the royal palace, and has
brought him hither."
Brought Osmir?"
Eyes,"
"And what does he say"
81 have not spoken to him Of Julian
I thought you had better do that. Yo,
may have more influence"
Every well-bring him up at once
I will shrink from nothing now"
TN a little while the tall, dark form
glided within the chamber Of tn
princess. He bowed low as he en-
he sank down upon his knee.
Noble lady" he said, abba in
formed me that I can be of service t.
you. Once you served me, and my lif'
has been yours ever since. Comman'
me-"
At first Ulin had been startled b.
the appearance Of the powerful blacl
within her chamber; but when she re
membered the service she had don
him, and when she saw how gentls
the beams of gratitude fell upon he
from his brown eyes, she regained he
confidence.
II will not command you, Osmir;
can only ask you to assist me. Yo
} may be able to serve me, and you ma
not be, able. But l will not detain 20
with useless words. You do not ye
know what I seek?"
II do not. lady"
: you helped to bring the robbie
!, chieftain to Damascus"
"Ha-who told you that?" He wa
not startled with fear; but he rattle
seemed to wonder how the princes
had gained the Information.
At do you know a man named HI
!. baddan?".-
Eyes, lady. He is second in comman
Of the robber band"
"'He has been here, Osmir, and h
= has induced me. to use my in1uent
towards gaining freedom for his chic
tain. I may not explain to you, b,
nevertheless I am willing to confe:
that I do much desire to free tn
Julian from the power OF the kin
Can you help me-"
He bowed his head, and pretty SOC
arose to his feet.
Lady" he said, II did help in tt
capture Of the young chieftain; b.
when I came to know him l wouI
a rather have served him had it been
4 my power. l found him a generou
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]. him; but l was bound by an oath
the will of Judah, and I could not di
obey. l wish I could save him now
Can you do it, Osmir? / do n
y wish that the king should kill hi1
: We thought you might have access
his dungeon-that you might, at son
: time, be set to guard him."
: $50 1t Is, lady; but I am not to
on the guard again until daylight"
y "And tomorrow may be the last
uttered the princess, painfully. "
you cannot help us our hope has q
/ end"
Osmir moved back and lean.
I I against the wall, with his head upt
his hand.
Lady" he said, after niue
thought, IT have n source OF hop
MY companion, Selim-he who ";
with me In the work OF capture
stands watch over the chieftain's du1
! geOn at midnight. Selim may he