The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1905-11-10
CHAPTER III.
Love In Danger.

of flower and shrub from the
mountain slope. Ulin had eaten her
breakfast, and, with Abba by her side,
cat upon an open window, gazing out
upon the park of fountains. AS she
thus sat. the slave woman Calypso en-
tered the apartment and
that the robber wished to see the Lady
Ulin.
what robber?" asked the princess.
'.The same one that came yester-
day"
Ulin did not stop to think whether
the visit would be pleasant or other
wise. The mar 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 well, sir" she re-
Slied.
Good. I am glad Of that. l feared
tou might have bad dreams"
Not many, sir"
"Ah-and did you have any such?'
''Not-not many"
You dreamt that Julian was a de-
Aon, eh2"
mo, no, sir-my dreams were not
II him"
It hope. sweet lady, that you dream
not darkly Of me-"
NO, sir. 1t was Of"
The maiden hesitated, and seemed
troubled: but her visitor came to her
assistance.
"Never mind, lady. meant not to
inquire into the secret twinings of
your mind. l only hoped that had
not been unfortunate enough to ex-
cite the apprehension of your slnmbcr-
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 u coming: for | have the more
courage to ask you If you will see
Julian"
you said you would accompany
him, sir"
Yes"
ssThenl may as well see him at one
time az 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
Id you upon q fanciful way Of
thought. 7 am Julian. am he whom
men call the Scourge Of Damascus
And now I 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. / should like to ex-
plain more fully why / am here"
Was Ulin frightened? Not at all.
che was startled when she first knew
that the man before her was the dread
3ul ScOurge Of whom she had heard
- much: but It was an emotion of as
tonfshment. At first she could hardly
believe that she had heard the truth.
'sYou-Julian? 7" she murmured. gaz-
Inc into his face.
AYE. lady" And then he added,
with q smile, II suppose you expected
70 ind me black and ugly, like the
1oul sgenii whom Solomon imprisoned
IN the sea. Am I right?"
4 did not think you were Julian"
the maiden said, after some hesitation.
A. she spoke she seemed to gain new
coincidence and composure; and pres
emily she added, 1T had heard so much
" your terrible deeds, that l expected
% Ind -"
"a monster" suggested Julian, help
lng her out
Not exactly that" returned Ulin
With ! smile. though / am free tc
confess that / should not have beer
% nuch surprised as ! have been, i
1 had seen q worse looking man."
sssThank you" cried the robbe'
laughing. II shall take tina. as a com
pllraent. and lay 1t up among the mos
an~reclCus OF my recollections. I under
1890 you; 80, upon this point, | nee
sr1x sssure you that I I'm Julian, an
MT { must own the somewhat dubiou
ftiflo which hAs been bestowed. upo1
me-. And now. lady. may I sit her
Tor ! few moments, and speak wit