The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1906-01-05
CHAPTER XIV.

Ing across the spring and striking the
slave In the face. But Shubal was not
to be overcome SO easily by one man.
The whistle had alarmed him, ana
when he saw the fellow leap, he was
not wholly unprepared. The blow In
the face blinded him for a moment, u
~ soon as his eyes served him, ne
caught his assailant by the throat n
hurled him to the ground.
what sort of a man are your" the
slave cried, as he held the rascal
down.
Il am a juggler." replied the Arab,
holding fast upon Shubals tunic.
LET go my clothing, or I'll kill you.'
The slave might have carried out
his threat. but before he could make
any decided movement to that end he
found himself surrounded by a body
OF armed men. Quick as thought he
leaped to his feet, leaving q piece OF
his tunic behind him, and made a
movement toward his horse; but he
was too late to reach the saddle. Half
Z dozen strong hands were laid upon
him, while as many o were busy
with the horses Of the females. The
princess cried aloud for help, and
would have leaped from her saddle had
che not been held back.
Fair lady" spoke q rough voice, in
harsh, strange dialect, you must
keep still. and give US as little trouble
a. possible."
"But you will not harm me, good
sirs."
'You have no occasion for fear,
lady. But tell me-who are your"
II nm the daughter of About Cassem.
the prime minister of Damascus"
CodId. Abba have moved quickly
enough. she would have prevented her
mistress from answering this Ques-
ton. but the story had been told.
Uiin innocently thought that the
name Of her father would strike the
marauders with awe, and that they
would fear to modest her further, but
ia this she was somewhat mistaken,
- subsequent events proved.
by my life, comrades" cried he,
Who seemed to be the leader Of the
party. I'VE have found a rich prize.
Hold still, noble lady. We will MOI
harm you. Let us look to this un-
rudy slave of yours, and then you shall
be properly cared for. You might have
fallen into worse hands than ours"
! When Ulin had collected her senses,
% that she could observe and compre-
heud things about her, she looked to
see her real situation. She counted
eight OF the Arabs, and she had no
doubt that they were robbers. Four
Of them were securing the slave, while
the other four were watching the
hosses. 6hubal was very soon PIN
Toned. and restored to his feet, after
which she and Abba were lifted from
their saddles.
Don't be alarmed" aid the leader.
Is the princess cried out for mercy.
."sYou shall be restored to your horses
. soon. We have horses close at
hand. and when they are brought, you
shall be on your way again."
you will set Shubal free?"
"He shall be free soon enough. Rest
Easy ! few moments, lady. One OF
nv men has gone after u animals.
We left them upon the other side OF
the wood"
sBut why have you taken us from
our horses?" asked our heroine.
.You will see that anon, fair lady.
Adhere comes my man Now, my
fair damsels, you shall understand the
whole matter. These horses Of yours
are not such ones as I would have you
ride. have some here much better
ssWhat does he mean" asked Ulin,
speaking In a low tone to her bond
maiden.
watt replied Abba, trying to on
Zeal her real suspicious. They may in
form MS"
Before Ulin could ask another ques-
tfon the Arab leader came forward
with two horses. upon which he direct
ca his companion to fix the ladies' sad
dies: and when this had been done he
turned to the princess, and Informed
her that she might take her seat again
che would have opposed the move.
ment. but 4 strong hand was laid upor
her. and. almost before she knew it
ehe W. once more upon her saddle
sYou Will excuse me-" the fellow
sid, ssbut = this horse will not carry
you quite 30 easily as your own. ] vii
secure you IN your place."
AZ. re spoke he passed q strong core
about. Ulin's body, and fastened It K
the Girth upon either side. The same
thing was done for Abba, and ther
attention was directed to Shubal, who
was seated upon another strange
Morse, and likewise bound In his place
'sWNhat 81 they mean?" asked thu
psfncels. gaining another opportunity
% 6peak ~ her attendant.
s." darn not guess" said Abba.
spo not speak In that way" urged
Ulin. s'16ll ne what you think
eommand you.,' 4
~ DR. mistress" replied the
hen6mn11sn, reluctantly. "their mean
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