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Updated: June 4, 2025
On the fourth day of the visit, Fakredeen found himself alone with Astarte, at least, without the presence of Tancred, whom Keferinis had detained in his progress to the royal apartment. The young Emir had pushed on, and gained an opportunity which he had long desired.
'In the first place, said Fakredeen, 'until this accursed peace intrigue of the foreign consuls, which will not last as long as the carnival, the Mountain was more troubled than ever, and the Porte, backed up by Sir Canning, is obstinate against any prince of our house exercising the rule. 'Do you call that good news? 'It serves.
A futurity consisting of a Syrian Emirate and a mountain castle figured as intolerable, and Fakredeen, hoping all things and prepared for anything, flung to the winds all consideration for his existing ties, whether in the shape of domains or of debts.
When the dawn broke, he rose and sought Fakredeen, but, to his surprise, he found that his companion had already quitted his apartment. An unusual stillness seemed to pervade Gindarics this day; not a person was visible.
But what was to be expected from one whose impressions were equally quick and vivid, who felt so much for himself, and so much for others, that his life seemed a perpetual re-action between intense selfishness and morbid sensibility? Had Fakredeen married Eva, the union might have given him some steadiness of character, or at least its semblance.
Why, I thought you had sent two months ago Archbishop Murad to Paris, urging King Louis to support you, because, amongst other reasons, being a Christian prince, you would defend the faith and privileges of the Maronites. 'And devote myself to France, said Fakredeen.
Why, then, was she anxious that I should descend to her divan? This is not the truth, Fakredeen. 'Not all; but it is the truth; it is, indeed. The Queen is jealous of you: she is in love with Tancred; a curse be on him and her both! and somebody has told her that Tancred is in love with you. 'Somebody! When did they tell her? 'Long ago; long ago.
'I thought I had obtained three months' indulgence for you with Scheriff Effendi. 'Ah! yes no, said Fakredeen, blushing. 'The fact is, Eva, darling, beloved Eva, it is no use telling any more lies. I only asked you to speak to Scheriff Effendi to obtain time for me about payment to throw you off the scent, as you so strongly disapproved of my buccaneering project.
'And this divan is for you, said Fakredeen, showing Tancred into a chamber, which opened upon a flower-garden shaded by lemon trees. 'I am proud of my mirror, he added, with some exultation, as he called Tancred's attention to a large French looking-glass, the only one in Lebanon. 'And this, added Fakredeen, leading Tancred through a suite of marble chambers, 'this is your bath.
After a few minutes, Issachar approached the couch of his patient, and said, 'Here is one, my lord and friend, who brings good tidings of your daughter. 'God of my fathers! exclaimed Besso, passionately, and springing up. 'Still, we must be calm, said Issachar; 'still, we must be calm. 'Let me see him, said Besso. 'It is one you know, and know well, said Issachar. 'It is the Emir Fakredeen.
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