The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-12-29
CHAPTER xII.-(Continned.)

1TCmUlIuS ~ every JOHAt o
proceeded to the work. He pulled on
the robe OF purple silk. and cast 1t
down: then he took on the crown; and
then the golden chain. Julian picked
them up, and turning nee Q to
king. said:
II will grant you one favor before l
70. You came hither to see me. Ii
you have any question to ask, ! Will
answer it"
The king started up as though he
had received promise of some great
blessing. =.
"Once / asked you who your par
ents were" he said. "You would not
answer me. Will you answer me
now?"
mo. SIR replied Julian. II will not
speak their names In your presence;
nor will I give to you the name OF the
friend whom I love-"
BE not too headstrong, sir robber,"
urged the king.
rs that all for which you sought
met" asked the chieftain, taking a
step backward.
Il sought thee to find out who you
arc. / have q reason for asking"
What reason?"
There is something in your lace
which interests me-"
Perhaps 1t looks like my fathers"
said Julian. bitterly. 20. II you were
mot I poor, decrepit old a I should
sna1te thee; and / will take myself
away O. speedily as possible, lest my
resolution fail me. Stand back-I will
have no more to say unto thee. Thy
slaves will and thee here in the morn
Ing"
The king would have followed Ju-
liam to the door. but the robber put
him forcibly back, and then, having
picked up the lantern from the floor,
he FASTENED out from the dungeon,
after which Selim closed the door and
bolted 1t.
Ellis cries for help cannot be heard?"
suggested Julian.
NO." answered Osmir. "These
solid walls will drink up the sound of
his voice before it reaches the end of
this first passage"
Then we have nothing more to
wait for. One lantern will suffice, so
I will leave this one behind"
Julian extinguished the light, and
then proceeded to array himself in the
royal apparel; and when he had
dOnned It and stood with his form
bent and trembling. his companions
assured him that he would pass for the
monarch well enough. His face alone
could betray him. and that could be
easily concealed.
And now for the upper world. They
stopped when they reached the place
whore the captain lay, and when they.
had assured themselves that he could
not move until he had received help,
they passed on. Up they went. Selim
going ahead with the lantern. while
Osmir followed close behind the dis
gufsed robber. Thus they passed on 10
the upper chambers, where sentinels
wore posted; but no n molested
them. The seeming king walked with
Hin head bent. and his arms folded
upon his bosom. and none dared to
approach him. Osmir and Selim were
known to be two Of the most favored
of the monarch's slaves. SO their pres
snce seemed Ill proper. On they went,
- freely as though moving over q
desert plain. until they stood without
tho gate Of the garden wall. at which
paint Julian stopped and threw on the
royal robe.
This chain OF gold T shall keep" he
said: mot for its value as a trinket.
bnt that I may have q memento OF
tk1s nights adventure with the king
of Damascus. And now, good Os-
mir. let us hasten to the place where
nv faithful Hobaddan waits for me"
In the darkness of the night, by
we'll known ways, the blacks led the
rohber chieftain towards the dwelling
ofs the prime minister, being still ready
o. serve him In the face Of any dam
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