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Exultation sat on the triumphant brow of the Moslemin; a cold tremor stole over the fluttering heart of the Hebrew. 'There is but one God, said the captain of the gate. 'And Mahomed is His prophet, responded a sentinel. 'To-morrow we will cut off the noses of all these Jewish dogs. 'The sceptre has departed, exclaimed the despairing Bostenay.
The conqueror and his bride ascended their throne; its steps were covered by the youths and maidens. On the throne upon their right sat the venerable Bostenay; on the left, the gallant Viceroy and his Princess. The chartaks on each side were crowded with the court.
Thy body suffered, great Jabaster, but me they would strangle body and soul! The Princess shrieked, and fell into the arms of the advancing Honain, who bore her out of the dungeon. After the fall of Hamadan, Bostenay and Miriam had been carried prisoners to Bagdad.
'Call forth the venerable Lord Bostenay, said the captain of the gate, with chattering teeth. 'He will intercede for us. 'And the gentle Lady Miriam, said the sentinel. 'She is ever charitable. 'I will head the procession, said the black eunuch; 'I am accustomed to women.
The people all called out for the venerable Lord Bostenay and the gentle Lady Miriam, and ran in crowds to see who could first kiss the hem of their garments. The principal gate of Hamadan opened into the square of the great mosque. Here the whole population of the city appeared assembled. The gates were thrown open; Jabaster and his companions mounted guard.
'I wonder if Alroy be dead or alive, said the captain of the gate. 'If he be alive, he will be impaled, responded a sentinel. 'If dead, the carcass will be given to the dogs, rejoined the captain; 'that is the practice. 'Bostenay will be hung, said the sentinel. 'And his niece, too, answered the captain. 'Hem! said the sentinel. 'Hassan Subah loves a black eye.
''Tis here, said the merchant, drawing it from his vest, 'a very business-like document, drawn upon one Bostenay, whom they described as very rich, and who is here enjoined to pay me five thousand dirhems, if, in consequence of my information, Hassan Subah, that is yourself, return forthwith to Hamadan without attacking them. 'Old Bostenay's head shall answer for this. 'I am glad of it.
The Sacred Guard was commanded by Asriel, the brother of Abner. The army was formed into three divisions. All marched in solemn order before the throne of Alroy, raised upon the ramparts, and drooped their standards and lances as they passed their heroic leader. Bostenay, and Miriam, and the whole population of the city witnessed the inspiring spectacle from the walls.
One embrace, sweet sister, and he bent down and whispered, 'Tell the good Bostenay not to spare his gold, for I have a deep persuasion that, ere a year shall roll its heavy course, I shall return and make our masters here pay for this hurried ride and bitter parting. Now for the desert! The Slaying of an Ishmaelite SPEED, fleetly speed, thou courser bold, and track the desert's trackless way.
The venerable Bostenay had scarcely ever spoken since the fall of his nephew; indeed it was but too evident that his faculties, even if they had not entirely deserted him, were at least greatly impaired. He never quitted his couch; he took no notice of what occurred. He evinced no curiosity, scarcely any feeling.
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