The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1906-01-19

power possess; and assure you that
our good Ben Hadad will join me with
all his heart. You did right in fleeing
from the wicked king / know him
well, lady; and I believe you have not
only saved yourself from an unhappy
fate, but you have saved Horam from
committing more crime. Thus much
we understand; and now, my dear
Ulin, il l may venture upon the In
quiry, what do you propose to do in
the future?'
my thoughts in that direction have
been vague and troublesome" replied
the princess. She spoke frankly, for
Ezabel had won her entire confidence.
Il have reflected upon the subject, and
my mind has found but one resting
place. I must remain away from
Damascus until the king is dead.
can think nothing more. Where I
abide care not, SO long as I am safe
from harm"
The princess fell upon the woman's
neck and blessed her; and after a little
time sne became calm, and wiped the
grateful tears from her face. Her next
question was of Julian. Had he yet
left the cave?"
NO" replied Ezabel; NOR will be
leave it at present! He is wounded IN
the breast, and"
"Wounded!" repeated Ulin, catching
suddenly at the word, and turning
pale. "Is it dangerous?"
No, not dangerous, lady; but he
must have rest and nursing It is
more serious than he at first thought;
but if he is careful, there will be no
danger"
"Oh," cried the maiden, in a tone of
relief, ''I' am glad it is not dangerous.
Joy of my escape from Horam would
have been sadly darkened."
CHAPTER XVIII.
Ezabel bowed her head, and pressed
her hands upon her brow. There was
certainly some deep and sudden emo
tion moving within her, for her frame
trembled, and incoherent whisperings
fell from her lips.
Julian will not suffer-" she said
when she at length raised her head
ben Hadad has examined his wound.
and it can be easily healed"
"You have known Julian for some
time" pursued Ulin, musingly.
Eyes. / have known him from child
hood, and my son has been his con-
stcnt companion
"VO11r ccp7o
"Ah-perhaps you did not know that
Hobaddan was my son."
II did MT
''Well-such is the fact Hobaddan
is my only child. He was a strong
youth, with the stature of manhood
while yet Julian was an infant; and
from those early years the two have
been always together. In the begin
ming Hobaddan was the guide and pro-
tector; but in later years, since Julian
has reached the age and strength OF
maturity, my son has been content to
call him master"
Julian is much feared in Damascus, u
said Ulin.
'The king fears him." returned Eza-
| bel, quickly; land he has occasion fol-
fear; but no ooor man fears him
However, I will not take it upon my
self to excuse Julian's faults. He may
have sinned: he may have pursued his
revenge too far. Let those who have
suffered what he has suffered con.
denim him If they can"
"He has suffered much. good moth.
| err"
More than l can tell, my child"
"He is of Damascus born?"
| Yes"
"And-perhaps-of honored family?'
"The blood which runs in his veins
is as pure and noble as ever supported
a human life. The king himself can
not boast a nobler origin; ave." con
tinued Ezabel, with startling earnest
ness, "and even now, with the Who'll.
story of his life up to this present
hour, stamped upon his brow, he i!
nobler, and better, and purer. than tn.
lords of Damascus. He iss a man, and
his heart is true; and I love him fol
the generous, devoted love there is il
his SOUL"
| ITO he cOntinued)