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If the truth were known, I'll wager some of his company plundered the mosque. We must issue a proclamation on that subject. My good Jabaster, we'll talk over these matters alone. At present I will leave you with your brother. Scherirah, sup with me to-night; before you quit Asriel, come with me to my cabinet. 'I must see the king! 'Holy priest, his highness has retired. It is impossible.
No one but you could have rallied them. You must drill your lads a little before they again meet the Cappadocian cavalry. Brave Scherirah, we shall not forget our charge. Asriel, tell the guard, from me, that the victory of the Tigris was owing to their scimitars. Ithamar, what are our freshest troops? 'The legion of Aderbijan, sire. 'How strong can they muster?
I feel that deeply; 'tis a consolation. It may be that I must fall back upon the city. Be prepared, Scherirah. Let me fall back upon supporting friends. You have a great trust. Oh! use it wisely! Worthily I am sure you must do. 'Your Highness may rest assured I have no other thought but for your weal and glory. Doubt not my devotion, Sire.
All is now beyond my influence. A rushing destiny carries me onward. I cannot stem the course, nor guide the vessel. How now! Who is the officer on guard? 'Benomi, Sire, thy servant. 'Send to the Viceroy. Bid him meet me here. Who is this? 'A courier from the Lord Scherirah, Sire, but just arrived. He passed last night the Kerrund mountains, Sire, and will be with you by the break of day.
'I think so too. There is no other man who might be dangerous? Zalmunna and Scherirah cast their eyes upon the ground. There was a dead silence, broken by the prophetess. 'A judgment hath gone forth against Honain! 'Nay! he is Lord Jabaster's brother, said Abidan. 'It is enough to save a more inveterate foe to Israel, if such there be. 'I have no brother, Sir.
The jewel they talk of is a holy emblem, worthless to you, to me invaluable, and to be forfeited only with my life. You may be careless of that. Beware of your own. The first man who advances dies. I pray you humbly, chieftain, let me go. 'Kill him, said Scherirah. 'Stab him! exclaimed Kisloch. 'Give me the jewel, said the third robber. 'The God of David be my refuge, then! exclaimed Alroy.
'This wine, great Scherirah, is excellent, or I am no true Moslem, said a principal robber; 'but you are too cruel; I hate this summary punishment. Let us torture him a little, and extract some useful information. 'As you like, Kisloch, said Scherirah; 'it may amuse us. Fellow, where do you come from? He cannot answer. Decidedly a spy. Hang him up.
'He is a Hebrew, he is a Hebrew, exclaimed Scherirah, jumping up. 'Spare him, my mother was a Jewess. The assailants lowered their arms, and withdrew a few paces. Alroy still remained upon his guard. 'Valiant pilgrim, said Scherirah, advancing, with a softened voice, 'are you for the holy city? 'The city of my fathers. 'A perilous journey. And whence from? 'Hamadan. 'A dreary way.
'A jest at the banquet may prove a curse in the field, replied Kisloch. 'Pooh! exclaimed Scherirah. 'Fellows, why do you hesitate? Search the prisoner, I say! They advanced, they seized him. In vain he struggled. 'Captain, exclaimed one of the band, 'he wears upon his breast a jewel! 'I told you so, said the third robber. 'Give it me, said Scherirah.
'We are doing very justly? ''Tis a weak word for such a holy purpose. 'I am most wretched! The High Priest and his companion entered the house of Abidan. Jabaster addressed the already assembled guests. 'Brave Scherirah, it joys me to find thee here. In Israel's cause when was Scherirah wanting? Stout Zalmunna, we have not seen enough of each other: the blame is mine.
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