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Of what they had gone through ia
gethcr with so little harm; to thinl
also or how they had rescued Rosa
mund. oh, how wise they had been I,
obey the dying words Of their uncle
: Sir Andrew, who doubtless was giver
foresight at the end! God and hi,
| saints had helped them, who could
not have helped themselves, and hi,
minister had been Masouda.
Why had Masouda done these things
again and again putting her own llfe
upon the hazard to save theirs and
the n of another woman? As he
asked himself the question Goodwin felt
the red blood rise to his face. It was
no longer possible to hide the truth,
she loved him and had loved him from
the hrst hour when they met. He had
always suspected it-when she kissed
MS rect after he had saved her from
the lion, and many another time.
But as they followed wulf and Rosa.
mund up the mountain pass while the
host of the assassins numbered at
their heels and in broken gasps she
had told him of her sad history, then II
was that he grew sure. Then, too. he
had said that he held her not vile. but
noDle, as indeed he did. And, thinking
their death upon them, she had an.
swered that she held him dear and
looked on him Ms a woman looks unon
her only love. Yet, If this were 50,
why had Mnsouda saved Rosamund.
the lady to whom she knew well that
he was sworn?
An answer came into the heart of
Goodwin at the very thought of which
ne turned pale and trembled. His
brother was also sworn to Rosamund.
and she in her soul must be sworn 70
n of them. Was it not to wulf?
Women can read each others heart.
piercing wells through which no man
may see, and p%erchance Masouda had
read the heart Of Rosamund. Oh. with.
out 1t was SO, and Mnsouda had
projected Rosamund because she knew
mat her love was for Wulf and not for
MIN. The thought was very bitter. and
IN It's pain Goodwin groaned aloud.
while fierce jealousy gripped his vitals
like the Icy hand Of death. Then God.
win remembered the oath that they
Two had sworn far away in the priory
at Stangate, and. hiding his face in his
pillow. he prayed for strength.
1t would seem that it came to him
at least, when he lifted his head AGAIN
the Jealousy was gone. n only the
great grief remained. Fear remained
also, for what Of Masouda? How
should he deal with her? He was Ger.
tain that this was no fancy which
would pass-until her life passed with
II, and beautiful as she was and noble
as she was, he did not wish her love.
de could find no answer to these CUES.
lions. save this-that things must 20
on as they We're decreed. For himself.
he, Goodwin, would strive to do his
duty. to keep his hands clean and
await the end, whatever that might be-.
Nu!t woke up, stretched his arms.
exclaimed because that action hurt
MIN, 2rumbled at the brightness of the
Lgnt upon his eyes md said that he
was very hungry. Then he arose and.
with the help Of Goodwin, dressed him.
SER, but not in his armor. Here, with
the yellow coated soldiers of Saladin.
grave faced and watchful, pacing be.
fore their door-for night and day thew
were trebly guarded lest assassins
creep in-there was no need for
mail.
linen the door opened, and through II
appeared the emir H~assan. who salut.
eel them IN the name of Allah, search
them with his quiet eyes.
Few would Judge. to look at VOL.
Sir Knights" he said. with a smile,
that you have been the guests Of the
Old Man Of the Mountain and left his
mousse SO hastily by the back door. Oh.
you are brave men, both of you, though
you be infdels. Aye, l, Hassan. who
have known many Frankish knights.
say it from my heart" t
I'VE thank you. prince, for your
said Goodwin gravely. but
Wulf stepped forward, took his hand
md shook it.
THAT was an Ill trick, prince, which ,
gou played us yonder in England" he
SAID, and n that brought as good a
warrior as ever drew a sword, our
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'ad as 1t was glorious. Still you obey. |
ID your master, and because Of all {
hat has happened since l forgive you ,
md call you friend. although should {
ever meet in battle ! still hope to .
'ay yon for that drugged wine" {
Here Hassan bowed and said softly: n
when we meet, Sir Wulf, in war q
md that, I mink, will be an i'll hour
or me-strlke, and strike home. c
hall not complain. Meanwhile we are
riends, and In very truth all that {
ave is yours. But now ! come to tell s
that the Princess Rose of the Z
bless her fo%otsteps!-is I
covered from her fatigues and de- d
Tres that you should breakfast with
Ter In an hours time; also the doctor L
watts to tend your bruises and slaves 4
0 lead you to the bath and clothe you. A
'ay, leave your hauberk. Here the
lith of Salah-ed-din and Of his serv- II
nts is your best armor.'' a
Still, | think that we will take W
said Goodwin, "for faith is a door B
efense against the daggers Of these e
who dwell not so far away" Il
True" answered Hassan; II had for. e.
otten." So thus they departed.
An hour later they were led to the CO
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