The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-05-04

SCUBA. either through talkativencss OF
with Il purpose.
However these things might be. this
Thomas proved of service to them.
since, although he was but just land.
ed, he seemed to know all that had
passed III Syria since lie left it and all
that was passing then. THUS he told
them how Guy of Lusignan had just
made himself king in Jerusalem OH the
death of the child Baldwin. and how
Raymond of Tripoli refused 10 az.
knowledge him and was about to be
bes:eged i'll Tibcrias; how Saladin also
was gathering Il great host at DamaS
Gus to make war upon the Christians.
1t was on the third morning of thei1
stay that Masouda asked them if they
had not said that they wished to buy
horses. On their answering Yes" she
added that she had told Il certain man
to bring two for them to look at, which
were now in the stable beyond the CIR
den. Thither they went accompanied
by Masouda. to find grave Arar
standing at the door of the cave which
served the purpose of stable. As
they advanced toward him Masouda
said:
If you like the horses leave me te
bargain and seem to understand moth
ing of my talk
The Arab. who took no notice OF
them saluted Masouda and said to her
in Arabic:
is it then for Franks that | have
been ordered to bring the two priceless
ones:'
what is that to you, my uncle, Son
of the Sand:" she asked.
The man turned and called into tie
door of the cave.
"Flame, come hither!" AS he spoke
there was sound of hOofs. and through
the low archway leaps! the most beau
tiful horse that ever their eyes had
seen. 1t was gray in color. with flow
ing name and tail, and on its forehead
was Il black star. out it Sprang, snort
ing; then, seeing its master. the Arab,
checked itself and stood still by him.
"Come hither Smoke called the
Arab, and another horse appeared and
ranged itself by the first In size ana
shape it was the same. but the color
was coal black and the star upon its
forehead white.
These are the horses" said the arab
Masouda translating. They are twins
seven years old and never backed until
they were rising six
Horses. indeed" said Wulf. Horse.
indeed. But what is the price of Them
Masouda repeated the question ii
Arabic whereon the man replied in til,
same tongue, with Il slight shrug of tn,
shoulders
BE not foolish. You know this is NJ
question Of price for they are beyont
price. Say what you Will"
lie says" said Masolida. that it i
a hundred gold pieces for the pair
Can you pay as much?'
The brethren looked ut each other
The sum was large
Such horses have saved mems lives
ere now" added Masouda. AM | dc
not think that can ask him to tlkc
less. seeing that. did he but know it, In
Jerusalem they could he sold for thrice
as much. But. if you wish. could
lend you money. since doubtless vol
have jewels or other articles of value
you could give as security-that ring
in your breast. for instance. Peter"
I'VE have the gold itself" answered
Wulf, who would have paid 70 his last
piece for those horses
They buy said MaSouda.
They led the horses back to the sta.
bic, where the brethren groomed them
down under the direction of the Arab
that the gallant beasts might get used
to them.
Next morning at the dawn they rose
to see how Flame and Smoke Jared.
Entering the stable, they heard the
sound Of man weeping and hidden
In the shadow. saw by the low light OF
the morning that it was the old Arab.
who stood with his back to them. an
arm around the neck Of each horse.
which he kissed from time to time
But" he added, "she has spoken
why | know not-and | must obey.
Well at least they seem gallant men
and worthy Of such steeds So fare
well. Flame. and farewell. Smoke. chill.
dren Of the desert who are swifter
than arrows, for never more shall I |
ride you in battle Well, at least have
others of your matchless blood"
Then Goodwin touched Wulf on the |
shoulder. and they crept away from the !
stable without the Arab knowing, that |
they had been there. for it seemed |
shameful to pry upon his grief. When