The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1905-11-17
CHAPTER III.
Love in Danger.

| "A USdutlLui Will Q
gentle breeze sweer ing down the frag'
rance of flower and shrub from the
mountain slope. Ulin had eaten hel
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
1.-THE same one that came yester-
day."
Ulin did not stop to think whether
the visit would be pleasant or other
wise. The man had signified his pur-
pose, and as he was master in the pal
ace, she had no idea of opposing him.
Calypso withdrew, and presently af-
forwards the robber entered. He came
in with the same noble step and bear
ing; the same pleasant, genial face;
and with the same look and salute of
reverence and respect.
Il trust that the Lady Ulin has pass
ed a quiet night" he said in deep sin
certify.
II have rested we'll, SIR" she re-
piled.
Good. I am glad of that. feared
you might have bad dreams"
mot many sir"
"Ah-and did you have any such?"
"NOt-not many"
You dreamt that Julian was a de-
mon, eh?"
mo, no, sir-my dreams were not
of him"
IT hope, sweet lady, that you dream
ed not darkly of me-
mo, sir. 1t was Of"
The maiden hesitated. and seemed
troubled; but her visitor came to her
assistance.
Never mind, lady. 1 meant not to
inquire into the secret twinings of
your mind. l only hoped that 1 had
not been unfortunate enough to ex-
cite the apprehension of your slumbcr-
ing fancies."
He smiled as he spoke, at the same
time moving a step nearer, and then
adding:
II am glad you have not suffered
from our coming; for 1 have the more
courage to ask you if you will see
Julian"
"You said you would accompany
him, sir"
YES"
Then may as we'll see him at ona
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 if I have
led you upon a fanciful way Of
thought I am Julian. l am he whom
men call 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, should like to speak
little further. l should like to ex-
plain more fully why am here"
Was Ulin frightened? Not at ALL
She was startled when she first knew
that the man before her was the dread
full Scourge of whom she had heard
so much; but it was an emotion of as
constituent. At first she could hardly
believe that she had heard the truth.
"You-Julian? she murmured, gaz-
fpe into
AYE. lady" And then he added,
with smile, II suppose you expected
to find me black and ugly, like the
foul genii whom Solomon imprisoned
in the sea. Am l right?'
Il 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, 81 had heard so much
Of your terrible deeds, that I expected
to find "a"
"a monster" suggested Julian, help
ing her out.
mot exactly that" returned Ulin,
with smile, though 1 am free to
confess that l should not have been
80 much surprised as 1 have been if
l had seen worse looking man."
Thank YOU" cried the robber
laughing. Il shall take that as COM
pliment, and Jay it up among the most
precious Of my recollections. I under
stand you; so, upon this point, l 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 I sit here
for a few moments, and speak with
you further?"
The very thing Ulin had been upon
the point of suggesting. She did not
like to see him standing before her:
nor was she anxious that he should
leave her. She had a strong curiosity
to hear him speak further. There was
something in the appearance OF the
youthful adventurer that deeply inter-
ested her. She babe him be seated,
and then, without intending to be
heard, she murmured:
$50 young!"
AYE. lady" he said, catching the
whispered words. II am young