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CHAPTER Iy.-tContinued.

CHAPTER IV.-(Continued.)
Judah got down from the back OF
his horse. and having thrown the rein
I've the branch of a tree, he started
after the volunteer guide. Half a mile
distant. at the edge of a thick piece
OF wood, the Israelite was informed
that he must submit to be hoodwinked.
He made no objections, and the rob-
Der proceeded to bind a sash over his
eyes, after which he was led some
distance further. by a winding, tor
tuOus way: and when the bandage was
removed. ne found himself In a low
vale. beneath a roof Of thick foliage,
and IN the presence of a hundred armed
men. One man-a handsome, noble
looking youth-arose and approached
him, to whom his guide reported wnat
had TRANSFERRED.
do you seek Julian?" asked the
stately youth. looking upon the Israel
ite with a searching glance.
YES, sir" replied judah, as frankly
and calmly as though he had been an
swering one of his own brethren.
Il am Julian" said the chieftain,
quietly.
Then, sir" returned the newcomer,
with q low bow, ito you | present my
petition"
First, who are you?"
my name is judah, and I have been
Z servant il the train of the king OF
Damascus"
"Ah.-s 1t so?" The chieftain may
have. looked a little more sharply into
the mans face. but he betrayed no sur
prise. You spoke Of a petition. What
10. itl''
Judah removed his mantle, and then
stripped on his tunic. thus barring his
back to the gaze of those who stood
around.
'sD0 you see that back?" he cried.
~quiver4ng. and grinding his teeth. do
you see where the cruel lash has eaten
into my flesh? Horam, king of Da-
mascus, put that stain upon me. Do
you wish me to say mOre?"
Il think you would be revenged upon
the king?" said Julian.
IT would be placed In the very front
Of that force which is to strike at
Horam. or at anything belonging to
him. I am not of Damascus born, and
my love is not there. I would Join my
fortunes with those Of Julian"
After q very short conference with
some Of his companions, the chieftain
Informed Judah that he might remain
where he was; and that, If he proved
himself worthy, he would be received
ineo full fellowship.
The I~sraelite expressed himself as
thankful for the favor thus conferred
and was soon allowed to mingle with
the members OF the band. For two days
- ate With them. and Joined them in
their sports: and during that time he
knew that watchful eyes were upon
him. But he was equal to the task. and
On the third day he was counted as
ono q them.
On the fourth day m Of the senti-
.nels brought q black man into the
camp. who gave his name as Osmer.
- who said that he had escaped from
= kkyTannicai master In Aleppo. AND
furthermore said that he had a c
pGnion who was hiding somewhere
4hestorest. Before noon said compan-
1On made his appearance, announcing
H. name ~ Selim; and when the two
AA1 been. questioned. their stories were
- ACRIMONIOUS. and 20 frank, that they
wSro suffered to remain; and finally
they were allowed to perform the
lnties Of body-servant to the chieftain.
Ju6ah could have asked for nothing
better thus far: and he was resolved
that his further plans should be care
4ulty and surely laid.
ALL Julian little dreamed Of the
4Angsr that was creeping upon him!