The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-07-14

who had not seen her close since monthG
before he rode away to Dedham, stared al
her with all his eyes and began to draw
near 20 her, designing to find out. as he
was sure he could do II once he touched
her, whether indeed this were Margare,
or only Betty after all. Guessing wha,
was in his mind and that he might revea-
everything. Inez, who held a long pin In
her hard with which she was fastening
her veil that had come loose. pretended to
knock against him and ran the point deer
into his arm, muttering. FOOL" as abe die
30. whereupon he sprang back with nm oath,
the guard smiled and she began to pray hie
pardon.
Castell helped Margaret or to her horse,
then mounted his own, as did Peter. still
rubbing his arm, but not daring to look
toward Margaret, whose hand Ihez shook
Familiarity in farewell as though she were
her equal. addressing her the while in terms
Of endearment such as Spanish women use
to each other. An Officer Of Morella's house
hold came and counted them, sayins.
Two men and a woman. That Ia right,
though l cannot See the woman's face"
For a moment he seemed to be about to
order her TO unveil. but Ihez called to him
that IL was not decent before all these Moors,
whereon he nodded and ordered The captain
to proceed.
They rode through the arch of the castle
along the roadway, through the great gate
of the wall also, where the guard questioned
their escort, stared at them and after re-
ceiving a present from Castell let them go,
telling them they were lucky Christians TO
get alive out Of Granada, which indeed
they were
At the brow Of the rise Margaret turned
and waved her handkerchief toward that
high window which she knew so well. An
other handkerchief was waved in answer
and thinking Of the lonely Betty watching
them there while she awaited the issue
of her desperate venture, Margaret went
on, weeping beneath her veil. For an hour
they rode forward, speaking no word ia
zach other. till at length they came to the
cross roads, one Of which ran to Malaga and
the other toward Seville.
Here the escort halted, SAYING that their
orders we're to leave them at this point
and asking which road they intended 10
take. Castell answered that to Malaga,
whereor the captain answered that they
we're wise, "a they were less likely to meet
bands Of marauding thieves who called
themselves Christian soldiers I'M cut the
threats Of or robbed all travellers who fell
into their hands. Then Castell offered him
n present, which he accepted gravely, as
though he did him a great favor, n after
bows and s~alutations they departed.
As soon as the Moors were gons the three
rode a little way toward Malaga. Then,
when there was nobody in sight, they
turned across country and gained the
Seville road. At last they were alone,
and, hating beneath the walls OF a house
that had been burned in some Christian
raid, they spoke together for the first time
and OBJ, what a moment was that for all
OF them
Peter pushed his horse alongside that OF
Margaret. crying:
Speak, beloved. IL it truly your"
But Margaret, taking no reed OF him
leaned over and, throwing her arms around
her fathers neck. kissed him again and
again through her veil. blessing God that
they had lived to meet again in safety.
Peter tried TO kiss her also: but she caused
her horse to move so that he nearly fell
from his saddle.
Have a care. Peter she said to him, "or
your love OF kissing will lead you into more
trouble" Wherein. guessing of what she
spoke. he colored ~furiously and began to
explain at great length.
Cease" abe said. cease. know all
that story. for I saw you" then. relenting.
with some brief, sweet words OF greeting
and gratitude, gave him her hand, which
he kissed often enough.
Come said Castell, we must push on,
who have twenty miles to cover before we
reach that inn where Israel has arranged
that we should sleep tonight. We will
talk as we 60" And talk they did, rs we'll
as the roughness OF the road and the speed
at which they must travel would allow.
Riding as hard as they were able, at
length thew came to the venta, or rough
hostelry. Just as the darkness closed in.
At the sight OF il they thanked God aloud.
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