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

upon this high born knGvef"
Avenged" answered Betty. clinching
her hands and kissing the words through
her firm. white teeth. Il would risk my
life for III"
AS l do. It seems that we are Of one
mind there. Then l think that perhaps
l can show you a way. Look now. the
Sehora, your cousin has seen certain things
which women placed M abe ia d. not like
to see.
She 10 jealous, abe il angry-or was
until l told her the truth. Well, tonight
or tomorrow Morella will come to her
and say: Are you satisfied? Do you
still refuse ne in favor Of a mar who yields
his heart TO the first light Of love who
tempts him? Will you not be my wifef'
What If she answer. Yea. l will Nay,
be silent both Of you. and hear me out.
What II then tbers should be u secret mar
riage, and the Senora Betty should chance
to wear the brides veil, while the Dona
Margaret, In the robe Of Betty, was let go
with the Senior Bronze and her father"
Ihez paused, watching them both, and
playing with the fan she held. while, the
rendering Of her words finished. Margaret
and Betty stared at her and at eaoh other,
for the audaoity and ~fearfulness Of this
plot took their breath away. 1t was Mar
garet who spoke first.
you must not do it. Betty she said.
why. when the man found you out. he
would kill you"
But Betty took no heed Of her. and thought
on. At length she looked up and answered:
Cousin. it was my vain folly hat brough
you both into this trouble. therefore. l
auxa aovn,tbtnn 80 xo, do 4 pDtp q n, not
afraid OF the mamie lie afraid Of me-; and
II it cam to killing-why. let Ihez lend
me that knife Of hers. and l think that
perhaps ! should give first blow.
"And-well. l think 1 love him. rascal
though he is. and sfterward, perhaps we
might make it up. who can say?-while.
If not. But tell me. you, Inez. should
1 be his legal wife according to the law
of this land?"
"Assuredly.' answered Inez, "if a priest
married you and he placed the ring upon
your hand and named you wife. Then,
when once the words of blessing have
been said, the Pope alone a loose that
knot. which may be risked. for there would
be much to explain. and is that a tale that
Morella, a good servant Of the Church,
would care to take to Rome?'
1T would be a trick" broke in Margaret
"a very ugly trick"
And What was IL he played on me and
your" asked Betty. Nay. I'll chance it,
and his rage. if only l can be sure that you
and Peter will go free. and your father
with you"
But what OF this. Ihez1" asked Margaret.
bewildered.
"She will look after herself answered
Inez. "Perchance. if all goes well. you
will let me ride with you. And now I dare
stop no longer. l go to see your father,
the Senior Castell. and IL anything can be
| arranged. we will talk again. Meanwhile.
Dona Margaret. your afianced 10 nearly
we'll again at length and sends his hearts
love to you. and counse you. when Mo-
rella speaks turn a gentle ear to him"
Then with another deep courtesy she
RIided to the door, unlocked il and left
the room.
An hour later Ihez was being led by an old
Jew, dressed in a Moslem robe and turban.
through one OF the most tortuous and
crowded parts OF Granada 1t would seem
that this Jew was known there. for his APP
pearance accompanied by a yelled woman
apparently caused no surprise to those fol-
lowers OF the Prophet whom he met; some
Of them. indeed. salutod with humility.
These children OF Mahomet seem TO love
you. Father Israel" said Inez.
yes. yes. my dear answered the old
fellow with a chuckle: they owe me money,
that is why. and | am getting 1t in before
the great war comes with the Spaniards,
20 they would sweep tho streets for me
with their bea rds-all Of which Ia very good
for the plans Of our friend yonder. Ali
he who has crowns in his pocket can put
a crown upon his head; there is nothing that
money will not do In Granada. Give me
enough Of 1t and I will buy his Sultana from
the King"
This Castell has nlentya' asked Inez,
shortly.
Plenty. and moro credit. He is one Of
the richest men in England. But why do
you ask? He would not think Of you.
who is too troubled about other things."
Inez only laughed bitterly, hut did not
resent the words. Why should she? It was
not worth while.
earn some OF IL all the same, and want 90 be-
sure that there is enough for all Of u.s."
There is enough; I have told You there
is enough and to spare" answered the
Hebrew Israel as he tapped on a door in
dirty looking wall.
Il opened as though by magic. and they
crossed a paved patio. or courtyard, to a
house beyond. "a tumble Town place OF
Moorish architecture
-Our friend Castell, being In seclusion
just now. has hired the cellar floor" said
Israel, with a chuckle, to I1ez, $50 be pleased
to follow me. and take care OF the rats and
beetles
Then he led her down a rickety stair
which opened out of the courtyard into
vaults filed with watts of wine. and having
lit a taper. through these, shutting and
locking sundry doors BEND him. TO what
appeared TO be a very damp wall covered
with cobwebs. and situated in a dark corner
OF a wine cave. Here he stopped and tapped
again in his peculiar fashion. whereon a
portion of the wall turned outward on a
pivot, leaving an opening through which
they could pass.
well managed. isn't it?" chuckled Israel.
who would think Of looking for an en-
trance here. especially II he owed the old
jew money! Come in. my pretty. come
Ihez followed him into this darksome
hole and the wall closed behind them
Then. taking her by the arm. he turned
first TO the right. next to the left. opened
"A door with a key which he carried and
behold they stood in a beautifully furnished
room, we'll lighted with lamps. for 1t seemed
~ haWnu No Uytndn0a