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a 52 THE KING’S TALISMAN. calling one of them to him, Noureddin led him forward to the side of the pavilion; but as he approached, the Nubians gathered around the entrance, seeming determined to resist vany effort of his for the comfort of the fair inmate. ‘* Perhaps the lady would like to take a short ride on horseback, for in good truth she must be much fatigued by such close confinement,” said the youth, in the same calm tone. For a moment the Nubians gazed upon each other with quick, meaning glances, and then he who had been acknowl- edged as the leader, answered; ‘“} know not what authority the king gave you over the Egyptian eunuchs, or over the course of the train, but our orders in regard to the two ladies were positive.” ‘* Two ladies?” iterated Noureddin. ‘<The lady and her servant, sir.” ‘«“Then they may doth have horses.” <‘Tt cannot be.” ‘*T said that both of the girls might take an airing in this cool breeze if they desired it. I will ask them.” The youth spoke in a firm, decided tone, and as he closed, advanced toward the pavilion. The Nubians gathered closer around the entrance, and they seemed determined that no such project should be carried into execution. «The king’s power sustains me, and his orders must be obeyed,” uttered the Nubian leader, as he drew his lance and settled back in his saddle. “<The king /” cried- Noureddin, with a bitter sneer. as his heavy sword flew from its scabbard. He was now fairly aroused, and turning his flashing eye around, he continued: ‘“‘ Back!—back, I say! I tell thee, slaves, that my power - upon the mountain track is mightier than the king’s, and my vengeance is sure. You have seen the fate of him who dared this day to oppose me, and you had better hese how you tempt the same fate!” Gomicbooks €O