The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-17
CHAPTER v.
The City Of Solomon"

NhEhE iieS JeTusdien1, tne yer
lection Of beauty. the Joy Of
the whole world"
Tola refined In his donkey,
on which he had made the journey
from Hebron, and babe Jether do like
wise. The approach to the capital Of
Judea had been made up q gradually
ascending rise Of hills, and now, like
q sudden panorama unfolded before
their eyes, they saw the famous city
rising on Its three hills across the val.
ley Of Gihon. Jether gaxed, fasci-
mated at the sight. He saw In the
distance the great temple founded by
King David and as yet little more
than half completed by Solomon. He
saw the walls Of the city encompassing
the hills OF Zion, OF Moriah and Of
AGRA. Below him lay the fertile valley
and beyond that the great mass Of
houses and palaces beyond the city's
walls, and In the streets were throngs
Hasten. Tola |" he cried. II long to
see the city,"
Tola beat the ass upon which he was
riding and led the way down the In
cline. along the narrow but much trav.
eled road. and SO on through the val
ley and up to the east gate Of the city.
As they plunged into the mad vortex
Of life In the city. Jether noticed many
strange faces Of different nationalities.
Egyptians. Phoenicians. Babylonians.
Arablans and Persians-all clad In
gayly colored garments and speaking
strange tongues. Finally Tola gave
him the signal to dismount, and they
horse dealer. who seemed to know
Tola.
I'VE will continue ON foot" explained
Tola. First must get thee some fine
raiment more suitable for the life thou
wilt now lead in the city. where thy
skins and rough sandals become thee
not"
Guided by the experienced Tola. Je
Their soon had purchased for hundred
shekels a splendid robe Of deep red
cloth, embroidered In gold and silver.
His country sandals were exchanged
for more beautiful and serviceable ones
with gilded cloth tops, which extended
above his ankles. A handsome leathern
gIrdie, In which to carry gold coins,
with a purse attached. was another
article suggested by Toln. and then,
after the transforms ton had been ef-
fected, Jether stood forth as another
man. BY the advice Of Tola the sheep
skin bag was exchanged at q jewelers.
for a handsome teakwood box, beauti-
fully inlaid. which was henceforth to
serve as a treasure chest for the store
Of golden shekels which constituted
Jether's portion. Summoning a Nubi-
an to carry the chest, Tola announced
that all was now In readiness for them
to visit the house Of Nadina.
"And there shalt thou live during
thy stay In Jerusalem" explained the
elder man. mine own lodgings are
but III suited 10 such a prince as thou
hast become. Jetber. and among the
company at Nadina's house thou wilt
make new friends who will bring thee
much Joy. For my sake Nadina will
welcome thee"
"What thou sayest will do" replied
the boy. as they pushed their way for
ward through the motley crowd. Tola
led the way. first toward the citadel OF
David and the royal palace Of Solo
mon; but suddenly he left the main
thoroughfare for a beautiful garden
with a winding road through q grove
Of olive trees. Then, turning abruptly,
he entered q large walled Enclosure, I'm
the center Of which was . sparkling
fountain and q pool Of clear water.
Beyond. the imposing stone walls OF q
beautiful mansion rose. veritable pal
ace. The garden was filled with sor-
geous settees with carved wooden arms
and strange articles Of furniture fash
toned from tusks OF ivory. In one cor.
ner stood Q statue enshrined apparent
ly upon q pedestal set upon rising plat
forms Tola babe the servant place
the chest upon q divan and then clap
ped his hands. A girl appeared upon
the threshold
Summon thy mistress!'' cried Tola.
Say to her that here II . prince Of
Judea brought to these miserable quar-
ten by his friend Tola."
The girl bowed and disappeared.
Tola. with q wave Of the arm and ell
yer coin, dismissed the Nubian. and
they were alone.
Thou shouldst know" explained
Tola. that Nsdina's house IL one of
the gayest In all Jerusalem. Here
gather many rich men from oil coun-
tries and chimes. for Nsdins doth keep
open house to all corners. Her dodgers
include many Of the mighty ones. and
for their entertainment there are many
haidmsidens. beautiful to behold. But
thou shouldst have none OF them. for
at my request Nadina shall have her
own daughter. the lovely T1sha. DO thy
hsndmsiden alone. But here she h."
Nsdins came from the house. attend
ed by two Nubians and several hand
maidens. Her eyes lighted up when
she beheld Tols and the exquisiteiy
dressad Iether. Her glance even took