The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1905-11-23
CHAPTER III.
Love in Danger.

mountain slope. Ulln mad eaten mel
breakfast, and, with Abba by her side
sat upon al open window, gazing ou'
upon the park of fountains. AS shs
thus sat, the slave woman Calypso en-.
tered the apartment and announced
that the robber wished.to see the Lady
Ulin.
what robber?" asked the princess
"The SAME n that came yester'
day"
Ulin did net 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
ace, she had no idea of opposing him
Calypso withdrew, and presently at
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.
81 trust that the Lady Ulin has pass
ed a quiet night" he said, in deep sin
certify.
81 have rested we'll, sir" she re.
piled.
Good. I am glad of that. l feared
you might have bad Dreams"
Not many, sir"
"Ah-and did you have any such?'
"Not-not many"
you dreamt that Julian was a de-
mon, eh?"
mo, no, sir-my dreams were not
of him"
st hope, sweet lady, that you dream
ed 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. I meant not to
inquire into the secret twinings OF
your mind. I only hoped that I had
not been unfortunate enough to- ex-
cite the apprehension of your slumbcr-
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 our coming; for I have the more
courage to ask you if you will see
Julian"
"You said you would accompany
him, SIR"
Eyes"
"Then I may al we'll see him at one
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
Then, let him come"
Gentle lady, pardon me if I have
led you upon a fanciful way Of
thought. I am Julian. I am he whom
men call the Scourge of Damascus.
And now I crave your indulgence; but
still 1 shall bow most humbly to your
commands. At your word I leave this
apartment; yet, I should like to speak
a little further. I should like to ex-
plain more fully why 1 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
much; but it was an emotion of as
tonishment. 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 a smile, Il suppose you expected
to find me black and ugly, like the
foul genii whom Solomon imprisoned
in the sea. Am 1 right"
II did not think you were Julian
the maiden said, after some hesitation.
AS she spoke she seemed to gain new
confidence and composure; and pres
emily she added, 81 had heard so much
Of your terrible deeds, that l expected
to find a."
"a monster" suggested Julian, help.
ing her out.
"Not exactly that" returned Ulin
with a smile, though l am free tc
confess that I should not have beer
so much surprised as I have been, il
l had seen a worse looking man."
"Thank you," cried the robbe1
laughing. 81 shall take that as a com
pliment, and lay it up among the mos
precious of my recollections. l under,
stand you; SO, upon this point, l neet
only assure you that I am Julian, ant
that I must own the somewhat dubiou.
title which has been bestowed upo1
me. And now, lady, may I sit her
for a few moments, and speak will
you further?"
The very thing Ulin had been upol
the point of suggesting. She did no
like to see him standing before her
nor was she anxious that he shoul'
leave her. She had a strong curiosit.
to hear him speak further. There wa
something in the appearance Of tn
youthful %adyenturer that deeply inter
ested her. She babe him be seated
and then, without intending to b
heard, she murmured:
$50 young!"
"Aye, lady," he said, catching tn
whispered words. II am young
younger, perhaps, than l look Onl
three-and-twenty years have cast thei
shadows upon me. At that age tn
youth Of the city just breaking fro1
the bonds of parental restraints as
child; but with me it has been differ
ent. A parent l. never knew. A kim
generous woman. who was my nurs