The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1906-07-26

why had Marouda saved Rosnmund
the lady to whom she knew well tbol
ne was sworn2
An answer came into the heort nj
Goodwin at the very thought OF which
ue turned pale and trembled. His
brother was also sworn to Rosamupd
ana she In her soul must be sworn n
one OF them. Was It not to Wulf2
! Women can read each others heart
piercing wells through which no man
may see, aud perchance Masouda had
read the heart OF Rosamund. Oh. with.
out doubt It was so, and Masouda had
| protected Rosamund because she know
mat her love was for Wuf and not FOR
MIN. The thought was very bitter and
In Its pain Goodwin groaned aloud
while fierce Jealousy grlpped his yltals
IKE the Icy hand Of death. Then God.
win remembered the oath that thew
TWO mad sworn far away in the prlory
at Stangate and, hiding bis face in his
pillow he prayed for strength.
II would seem that II came TO him
at least, when he lifted his head again
the Jealousy was gone, and only the
great grief remained Fear remained
also, for what Of Masouda? How
should he deal with herr He was Ger.
tain that this was no fancy which
would pass-untll her life passed with
It, and, beautiful as she was and noble
as she was, he did not wish her love
He could find no answer to these cues.
tons, save thls-that things must 90
on as they were decreed. For himself
ne, Goodwin, would strive to do his
duty, to keep his hands clean and
await the end whatever that might be.
Wulf woke up, stretched his arms.
exclaimed because that action hurt
him, grumbled at the brightness of the
light upon his eyes and said that he
was very hungry. Then he arose and,
with the help Of Goodwin. dressed him
self, 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 they
were trebly guarded lest assassins
should creep in--there was no need for
mail.
Then the door opened. and through It |
appeared the emlr Hassan, who salut. |
ed them In the name Of Allah, search |
ing them with his quiet eyes.
"Few would judge. to look at you,
Sir Knights" he said, with a smile,
''that you have been the guests of the
Old Man of the Mountain and left his
house so hastily by the back door. Oh,
you are brave men, both Of you, though
you be infdels. Aye, |, Hassan, who
have known many Franklsh knights
say It from my heart"
I'VE thank you, prince, for your
praise" said Goodwin gravely, but
Wulf stepped forward, took his hand
and shook II.
"That was an III trick, prince, which
you played us yonder IN England" he
said, "and one that brought as goodSa
warrior as ever drew a sword, our
uncle, Sir Andrew Darcy, to an end
sad as It was glorious Still you obey.
I'd your master, and because of all
hat has happened since I forgive you
md call you friend, although should
We ever meet In battle I still hope to
Jay you for that drugged wine"
Here Hassan bowed and said softly:
"When we meet, Sir Wulf, In war
ind that. think, will be an III hour
or me-strlke, and strike home.
hall not complain. Meanwhile we are
riends, and In very truth all that l
ave is yours. But now I come to tell
'ou that the Princess Rose Of the
bless her footstepsl-ls
covered from her fatlgues and de
ires that you should breakfast with
er In an hours time; also the doctor =
'aits to tend your bruises and slaves
, lead you to the bath and clothe you.
ay. leave your hauberk Here tho :
18th OF Salah -ed-din and OF his serv- :
Its is your hest armor." a
"Stlll, | think that we will take
em,' said Goodwin, "fOr faith is poor ,
'fense against the daggers Of these :
sasslns, who dwell not so far away" =
True" answered Hassan; II had for !.
item" SO thus they departed. !,
An hour later they were led to the :
II, where presently came Rosamund y
i'd with her Masouda and Hassan :
lie was dressed ln-the rich robes Of an y
stern lady, but the gems with which y
e had been adorned as the bride :
ect of Al-Je,bal were gone, and when :
e lifted her veil the brethren saw y,
at, though her face was still some .,
hat pallid, her strength had come
ok to her and the terror had left her q
es. They sat down and ate with
hit hearts and good appetite. Ii
Before their meal was finished the ~