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 Again the trumpets blew. and on the right q hera'd cried: Way! Way there, Way for the brave and noble Frankis!i knight, Sir Wulf Darcy"
 To. Attended by emjrs and notables. Nalt came forth, clad in splendid ar nor inlaa with gold, wearing on his shoulder q mantle set with gems and on his breast the gleamng star of the luck of Hassan. To Rosamund he strosle and stood by her, his hands resting on tbe hilt of his long sword
 Princess" said Saladin. "I give you back your rank and titles because you have shown q noble heart. and you, Sir Wulf, honor also as best may, but to my decree I hold. Let them go to- gether to the drinking of the cup of their destiny"
 Again the trumpcts blew and the heralds called. and they led them to the doors of the c'lagel, Hl.o2 aG their knocking were thrown "is:e. From within ea}le the sound of won H.: voices singing. but 1t was 10 sad song they sang.
 szTha sisters of the ordar are stt:il tIlore,' said Rosamuft to ETQ.f. "aal would cheer a5 on ou. roal to heayen."
 "pcrcl4ance." he a:l5 Wered. T know not. I am amazed.@
 At the door tue company of Moalen4s left them. bnt they croU'te} round tie entlsjHre as though to watch what rass- cd Now do#n tAe long aiste walked sinCic white rol}ed Iaute. II was the abbe@'s.
 What shall we do, mother:' said Rosamund to her.
 Follow me, both of you" she said, and they followed her through 1le nave to the aItar rails, aud at sign from her lneit down.
 Now they saw that on either side of the altar stood a Christian priest. The priest to the right-it vas the bishop Egbert-ca,ne forward and began to read over them the marriage service of their faith.
 They'd we'd us ere we die," whis percd l;0Samund to Wulf.
 So be it. he answered. "I am glad
 And also, beloved" she whispered back.
 The service went on--as in q dream the service went on, while the white robel sisters sat in their carven chairs and watched. The rings that were handed 10 them had been interchanged. Wulf lad taken Rosamund to wife, Rosamnnd had taken Wulf to husband till death did them part.
 Then the old bishop withdrew to the altar and another hooded monk came forward and uttered over them the benediction in q deep and sonorous voice. which stirred their hearts most strangely, 1s though some echo reach ed them from beyond the grave. He held lis hands above them in blessing and looked upward, so that his hood fell l,ae,s ;.ul the light of the altar lamp fcll upon hi, face.
 Ii was the face of Goodwin. and on his head was tie tonSnre of monk.
 Once mu'c they stood before Saladin, and HOW tbair train was sweIled by the abl,ess and sisters o1 the Holy Cross.
 "Sii Nult n'Arcy.' said the sultan. "and you. Epsaln'no. my niece. Prin- cess of Eaal,sec the dregs of your cup sweet ur bitter or bittersweet, are drunk: the doom which l deereed for you Is accomplished, and. accord ing 10 your own rites, you are man and wife til Allah sends upon you that death which withhold Because you showed mercy upon those doomed to die and were the means of mercy. also give you mercy and with it my love and honor. Now bide here, if you will, in my freedom and enjoy your rank and wealth, or go hence, if you will, and live out your lives across the sea. The blessing of Allah be upon you and turn your souls to light. This is the decree of Yusuf Salah-ed-din. commander of the faithful. conQueror and caliph of the east"
 Trembling. full of joy and wonder. they kneIt before him and kissed his hand. Then, after few swift words between them, Rosamund spoke:
 "Sire, that God whom you have in voked, the God of Christian and of Moslem, the God of all the world. though the world worship him in many ways and shapes. bless and reward you for this royal deed. Yet listen to our petition. It may be that many of our faith still lie unransomed in Jerusalem. Take my lands and gems and let them be valued and their price given to pay for the liberty of some poor slaves. Ii is our marriage of fering. As for us. we will get US to our own county"
 "So be l." answered Saladin. "l'he lands will take and devote the sum of them as you desire-yes. to the last bezant. The jewels also shall be val ued, but l give them back te you as my wedding dover. To these nuns fur ther I grant permission to bide here ID Jerusalem to nurse the Christian SICK, unharmed and unmolested, if so they will, and this because they sheltered