Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 31, Number 103, 2 May 1906 — Page 5

"ine Kicnmond Palladium,. Wednesday, May 2, 1906.

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The Brethren By RIDE HAGGARD, Author of "She," "King Solomon's Mines1 Etc, ,COPrRlCHjl'U903190t, H T RIDE HAGGARD

net In. lh portico Rosamund turned her horse and received the salutations of the multitude an though she also were one of the world's rulers. Indeed, It eeemed to the brethren watching her as she aat upon the great white horse and surveyed the shouting, bending crowd with flashing eyes, splendid In her bearing and beautiful to aee, a prince at her stirrup and an army at her back, that truly by blood and nature she was fitted to b a queen. Yet as Rosamund sat thus th

pride passed from her face and her eyes fell. - "Of what are you thinking?" asked Godwin at her side. "That I would we were back among the summer llelds at Steeple," she answered, "for those who are lifted high fall low. Prince Hassan, give the captains and people my thanks and bid them be gone. I would rest." Tbufi for the first and last time did Rosamund behold her ancient fief of Baalbec, which her grandnlre, the great Ayoub, had ruUnl before her. That night there was feasting in the mighty, immemorial halls and singing and minstrelsy and the dancing of fair women and the giving of glft3. For Baalbec, where birth and beauty were ever welcome, did honor to its lady, the favored niece of the mighty Salah-ed-dln. At dawn the next day on orders received from the sultan they left Baalbec, escorted by the army and many of the notables of the town. That same night they passed through the gates of the city of Damascus, Bride of the Earth, set amid its seven streams and ringed about with gardens, one of the most beautiful and perhaps the most ancient city in the world. Along the narrow streets, bordered by yellow, fiat roofed houses, they rode slowly, looking now at the motley, many colored crowds, who watched them with grave Interest, and now at the stately buildings, domed mosques and towering minarets, which everywhere stood out against the deep blue of the evening sky. Thus at length they came to an open space planted like a garden, beyond which waa seen a huge nnd fantastic castle that Hassan told them was the palace of Salah-ed-dln. In its courtyard they were parted, Rosamund being led away by officers of state, while the brethren were taken to chambers that had been prepared, whero after they had bathed they were served with food. Scarcely had they eaten It when Hassan appeared and bade them follow him. Tnssfng downvarou8 passages and across a court," they, ;amo to some guarded doors. Next came more passages and a curtain, beyond which they found themselves la a small domed room lit by hanging silver lamps and paved In tenspllated marbles, strewn with rich rug5 and furnished with cushioned couches. At a sign from Hassan the brethren stood still in the center of the room nnd looked about them wondering. The place was empty and very silent. They felt afraid of what they knew not. Presently curtains upon its farther side opened and through them came a man turbaned and wrapped In a dark robe, who stood awhile in the shadow, gazing at them beneath the lamps. The man was not very tall, and slight In build, yet about him was much majesty, although his garb was such as the humblest might have worn. lie came forward, lifting his head, and they saw that his features were small anl finely cut; that he was bearded, and beneath his broad brow shono thoughtful, yet at times piercing, eyes, which were brown In hue. Now the Trlnco Hassan sank to his knees and touched the marble vrith his forehead, and, guessing that they were In the presence of the mighty monarch galadin, the brethren saluted in their western fashion. Presently the sultan spoke In a low, even voice to Hassan, to whom he motioned that be should rise, saying: "I can see that you trust these knights, emir," and ho pointed to their great swords. "Sire," was the answer, "I trust them as I trust myself. They are brave and honorable men, although they be Infidels." The sultan stroked his beard. "Aye," he said. "Infidels. It is a pity, yet doubtlos they worship Owl after their own fashion. Noble to look on

"0u7 cousin, the Lady Rosamund, who, by your command, was stolen from our home In England." "Knights, she is your cousin, that I know, as surely as I know that she Is n?y niece. Tell me now, is she aught more to you?" and he searched them with those piercing eyes. Godwin looked at Wulf, who said In Unprlish: . "Sreik the whole truth, brother. From that man nothing can be hid." Then Go:hrin answered: "Sir?, we love her and are affianced to her." "The sultan stared at them in surprise. "What! Both of you?" he asked. "Yes, both." "And Joth she love you both?" "Yes," replied Godwin, "both, or so he says." Kaladin stroked his beard and considered them, while Hassan smiled a little. "Then, knights," he said presently, "tell me which of you does she lovt best?" "That, sire, is known to her alone. When the time comes 6ho will say, and Dot before." "I percelre," said Saladln. "that behind this riddle hides a story. If it is your good pleasure, be seated and set it out to me." So they aat down on the divan and obeyed, keeping nothing back from the beginning to the end, nor, although the tale was long, did the sultan weary of listening. "A great story, truly," he said when at length they had finished, "and one in which I seem to see the hand of Allah. Now, listen. The tale that those two Franklsh knaves, the priest and the fable knight Lozelle, told to you was true. 1 As I wrote to your uncle in my letter, I dreamed a dream. Thrice I dreamed it, that this niece of mine lived and that if I could bring her here to dwell at my side she should save the shedding of much blood by some noble deed of hers -a'ye, of the blood of tens of thousands and in that dream I saw her face. Therefore I stretched out my arm and took her from far away. And now, through yon yes, through you she has been snatched from the power of the great assassin and Is safe in my court, and therefore henceforth I am your friend." "Sire, have you seen her?" asked Godwin. "Knights, I have seen her, and the face is the face of my dreams, and therefore I know full surely that In those dreams God spoke. Listen, Sir Godwin and Sir Wulf," Saladln went on j in ' a changed voice, a stern,, commanding voice. "Ask of me what you will, and, Franks though you are, It shall be given you for your service's sake wealth, lands, titles, all that men desire nnd I can grant but ask not of me my niece, Rose of the World, Princess of Baalbec, whom Allah has brought to me for his own purposes. Know, moreover, that if you strive to steal her away you shall certainty die, and that if she escapes from me and I recapture her, then she shall die. These things I have told her already, and I swear them In the name of Allah. Here

; she is, nnd in my house she must abide

until the vision be fulfilled." Now, in their dismay the brethren looked at each other, for they seemed further from their desire than they had been even in the castle of Slnan. Then a light broke upon the face of Godwin, and he stood up and answered: "Dread lord of all the east, we hear you and we know our risk. You have given us your friendship. We accept it and are thankful and seek no more. God, yon say, h.is brought our lady Rosamund to you for his own purposes, of which you have no doubt since her face is the very face of your dreams. Then let his purposes be accomplished according to his will, which may be in some way that we little guess." "Well spoken." replied Saladln. "I have warned you, my guests. Therefore blame me not If I keep my word, but I ask no promise- from you who would not tempt noble knights to He. Yes, Allah has set this strange riddle. By Allah let it be answered in his season." i

FEWER CHILDREN THAN LAST YEAR

Result of Enumeration of School Children Shows Decrease of 125 in County.

RICHMOND HAS A GAIN

FALLING OFF MEANS THAT COUNTY WILL LOSE $360 FROM HER SCHOOL FUND FIGURES GIVEN IN FULL.

t - The result of the enumeration of the school children of Wayne County, as made known yesterday, at the meeting of the trustees of the different townships, shows that there was a net loss of 125 in the school enrollment during the past year. As this enumeration is the basis on which money . is drawn from the State Treasury to cover the cost of the operation of schools, the money which Wayne County will receive next year will be $360 short of what it was this year. Outside the city of Richmond, the loss was general, but here, there was a gain of 11 children between the agc3 of 6 and 21 years. It does not mean that every person between those ages goes to school ,but money is received from the state for their education whether they attend school of not, and the amount being $2.8S per capita. Four Townships Gain. In fourtownshlps and in Centervllle, there were small gains. Abington gained five pupils, Clay 12, Harrison 3, Green 7, and in Centerville there wa3 a gain of 19. The biggest loss was in Jackson township, where the net loss was 33 pupils or over ten per cent .of tho total. Center neither gained or lost, the enumeration being exactly the same for the two years. In taking the enumeration, the city waa divided into seven districts. The number by districts is ac follows: Between Main and Pennsylvania R. R., form Seventh street, east, 945. Between Main and R. R., Seventh west to river, 373. All north of R. R., east of river, G01. South of Main, east of Eleventh, 594. South of Main, Eleventh to river, 1,549. All west of river, 862. There are 2,442 white males, 2,190 white females, 125 colored males and 167 colored females In tho city, who

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are eligible to attend the public schools. Outside of Richmond. Outside of Richmond, the enumeration was as follows. 1906. 1905. Wayne Township 794 814 Dalton 113 127 Cambridge City 418 423 Abington 160 155 Boston 207 233 Clay 228 216 Jefferson 218 225 Franklin 253 2G7 Perry 159 165 Harrison 110 107 Jackson " 297 339 Green ...229 222 Washington 267 270 Centerville 1S5 ICG Dublin 170 176 Hagerstown 154 167 Milton 151 17S Snring Grove IS 20 Webster 120 124 New Garden 325 327 Center 305 305

the infant twins of Mr. and Mrs. Burt Tuttle at Olive Hill, Monday. Mrs. Paullin is visiting relatives in Fayette county this week. Mr. and Mrs. John Davis and daughter Ethel of Richmond were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Harris Sunday. Mrs. Roosa of Fountain City was the guest of her son Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Roosa, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Tice were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil of Richmond, Sunday. Master Charley Tharp visited his friend Loster Davis Saturday evening and Sunday.

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