Warren sheaf., 1905-11-30


words that she did not know the name
Of her prosecutor, and he did not tell
her what it was. He could not bear
the name Of Har-hat on her lips. She
went on after a little silence.
II came she began, coloring deep
". !" to leave thy collar with the statue
did not expect to find thee there"
How little it takes to dispirit lover:
How could be know that any thought
had led her TO 40 that thing save an
impulse actuated by indifference or
real dislike? His hope was immediate
" reduced to the lowest ebb. The
mention Of the taskmaster's name
brought forward the proba bility Of a
rival.
II can take thee back to Atsu," be
said slowly These menials will not
remain in the hiiis after sunset, and
under cover Of night can slip thee,
by strategy. past any sentries they
may have set and get thee to Atsu. I.
by my sacriiege, and he by his insub-
ordination, are both under ban Of the
law, but danger with him will be
sweeter danger than peril with me,
doubt not
= She looked at him. and the hurt that
began to show on her face gave place.
+~ nuzzlament
lis it not SOP he asked, with bit
ter smile. ''The companionship of
ones beloved works wonders out of
heavy straits!'
But Dost thou Atsu is naught
to me-" she cried, her grave face
Frightening.
The blood surged back to his cheeks
and the life into his eyes. He leaned
toward her, ready to ask for more en-
when she went on dreamily: But he
Is wondrous kind and hath made the
camp bright with his humanity Israel
lOveth Atsu." ..
Kenkenes turned again to the per-
pleXity in hand.
IL came this morning to ask thy per.
mission to give thee thy freedom. l
doubt not Israel Of Masaarall, hidden
in II niche in the hills, does not dream
that it is the plan Of the Pharaoh
nay the heir to the crown of Egypt
by the mouth Of the Pharaoh-to ex-
terminate the Hebrews" Rachel re-
coiled from him. @ s
"What sayest thou" she exclaimed.
her voice sharp. with terror.
NAY. forgive mew he said penitent-
ly. $50 intent was l on thy rescue
that forgot to soften my words. Let
it be. 1t is said. l would it were not
true 49,. .s- - t-.at.
+ Her alright was only momentary,
for her faith restored her ere his last
words We're spoken.
1T will not come to pass" she de-
claEel. ."Jehovah will not suffer it.
Thou shalt see, and let the Pharaoh be.
ware" Her words were vehement,
and she offered no argument. She saw
no need Of it. since her belief, merely |
expressed, had the force of fact with |
her. ~ . 49,
II am committed to the cause of Is |
rael-that thou knowest, Rachel" Ken
kenes made answer. After another 81 |
lence he took up the thread of his talk.
a'.If thy danger. from this man were
set aside. should not return thee to |
the camp, even if there We're no doom
spoken upon Israel. would have thee |
free; | would have thee in luxury, shell
tered in my fathers house; would
Thou dost paint picture that |
~,
broke i'll on his growing fervor .'Dou-
bly, am l enslaved. and the safety of |
Mas;larah and Memphis is no more for |
me-"
''Thou hast said he answered in a /
subdued voice. 1T was given me last
night to win favor with the Pharaoh
for thy sake. but the need of that favor
fell before it was won. But I despair
not. What is thy pleasure, Rachel?
Shall take thee to Atsu OF wilt thou
stay with me?"
This nobleman will know Of sure
ty that Atsu is my friend, but he must
guess the other Egyptian who hath
helped me. II go to rAtsu take GER
tain danger to him; if stay with thee
the peril must wander ere it oyertakes |
US. But would not burden either. Is
there no other way?''
He shook his head. ''It lies between
me and Atsu to care for you, and the
peril for you and for us is equal NY
name is as good as published, for I am
gifted with length of limb beyond
my fellows l was found before the
statue, and they, describing me to the
priests, will prove to the priests, who
know my calling, that the son Of Men
tn has committed sacrilege. And the
priesthood would not wait till dawn to
take me-
Il will stay with thee, Kenkenes,
she said simply.
He became conscious of the collar on
his breast and drew it forth.
With this he began, assuming a
lightness, 81 fear gave thee offense
One day and thou hast held it against.
me. Now let me heal that wound and
sweeten thy regard for me with this.
same offending trinket. Wilt thou take
1t as a peace offering from my hands
p,as ~ ~