The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1905-11-10
CHAPTER Ill.
Love In Danger.

breakfast, and, with Abba by her side
sat upon an open window, gazing GU
upon the park of fountains. AS sh'
thus sat, the slave woman Calypso en-
tered the apartment and announced
that the robber wished to see the Lad,
Ultn.
What robber?" asked the princess
The same one that came yester-
day"
Uiin 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
nee, 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 thin has pass
cd a quiet night" he said, in deep SIN
certify.
Il have rested well, sir she re
Nied.
Good. am glad of that l feared
lou might have bad dreams"
Not many, sir"
"Ah--and did you have any such"
'Not-not many.
You dreamt that Julian was de-
Aon, eh?"
mo, no, sir-my dreams We're not
II him"
IT hope, sweet lady. that you dream
b 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 meant not to
inquire into the seere, winnings Of
your mind l only hoped that I had
not been unfortunate enough 10 ex-
cite the apprehension OF your slunbor-
ing fancies''
He smiled as he spoke. at the slne
time moving q step nearer. and then
adding;
II am glad you have not suffered
from our coming; for | have the more
courage to ask you II 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 have
thought. am Julian. am he whom
men call the Seourge of Damascus
And now l crave your indulgence; but
still shall bow most humbly to your
commands. At your word leave this
apartment; yet, l should like to speak
= little further. should like to ex-
plain more fully why l 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
10 much; but 1t was an emotion OF as
constituent. At first she could hardly
believe that she had heard the truth.
"You-Julian?" she murmured. gaz-
ing into his face.
AYE lady" And then he added
with smile. Il suppose you expected
60 Ind me black and ugly. like the
Aoal genH whom Solomon imprisoned
Ia the sea. Am right"
~ did not think you were Julian"
the maiden said, after some hesitation.
Az she spoke she seemed to gain new
confidence and composure; and pres
entity 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 uhn,
with smile, though / am free to
confess that should not have been
30 much surprised as have been. if
l had seen worse looking man"
"Thank you," cried the robber
laughing. II shall take that as com
pliment. and lay it up among the most
precious of my recollections. / under
0CnhN yOuS 81 upOA CAlS polllI, ueeu
only assure you that am Julian, and
that must own the somewhat dubious
title which has been bestowed upon
me. And now. lady, may l sit here
for a few moments, and speak with
you flrther?'
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 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. 81 am young
younger. perhaps. than l look. Only
three-and-twenty years have cast their
shadows upon me. At that age the
youth Of the city Just breaking from
! the bonds Of parental restraints as a
child: but with me 1t has been differ
ene A parent never knew. A kind,