10 THE OMAHA DAILY SUNDAY , APRIL 8 , . 1808.
ZIMBABWE
( Copyright , 189S , by If. tlMor
, ' CHAPTER XII. Continued.
Having passed tbo sate , Azlcl and Issachar
creat down the winding passages of atone ,
groplnz their path by such light as fell
from \ho \ narrow line of sky above thorn , tilt
at length they reached the court of the
sanctuary. Here the place was as silent
as death , for the noise from the city with
out could not pierce the towering walla of
maralvo granite.
"It Is the very pit of Tophet , " murmured
Issachar , peering through the dense shad-
owe , "tho houao of Ueelzebub , where Ills
presence dwells. Whither now , Azlel ? "
Tbo prince pointed to two objects that
vroro visible In the starlight , and answered :
"Thither , at the foot of the pillar of El. "
"Ah , I remember , " said Issachar , "whore
the accureod woman would have offered
sacrifice , and the priests cut mo down be
cause I prophesied to them of the wrath
to come , and that U now ati hand. An
lll-omcncd spot , Indeed , and an Ill-omened
tryst with the flends for witnesses. Wall ,
lead on , and I pray you ho OB brief as may
bs , for this place weighs down my soul , and
t feel danger In It danger to the body and
the spirit. "
So they went forward. "Bo careful , " whis
pered Azlel presently. "The pit of sacrlDco
la at your feet. "
"Yes. yes , " hs answered , "we wallt upon
the edge of the pit. and In truth , I grow
fearful , for at the threshold of such bulld-
Ine'J the angel of the Lord deserts ua. "
"There are none hera to fenr , " said Azlel ,
tut even as ho spoke , though he could not
aeo It , a white face rose above the edge of
tha pit , llko that of some ghost struggling
from the tomb , watched them a moment
with cold eyes , then disappeared again.
Now they were near the greater pillar ,
and now from Us shadows glided a black-
veiled shapf.
"Bllesa , " murmured Azlel.
"It Is I , " whlt'percd ' a tn > ft voice , "bul
who comes with you ? "
"I , tesachar , " fild the Levlte , "who would
not uuffer that he of whom I am giver
charge should seek such company alone
Now , priestess , say your say with the prlnci
yonder and let uy bo gene swiftly from thlt
blood-i'talned ' place. "
"You speak harsh words to me , Issachar ,
tiho ( Mid , gently , "yet I am most glad yoi
ibavo come , for , believe me , I sought n <
lovers' meeting with Prlnco Azlel. Listen
both of you. You know they have consecrated
crated mo high priestess of lUaaltls again ?
my will , but I tell you I have already toll
Prince Azlel that 1 am no longer a wor
Bhlppcr of Ilaaltls. Yes. hero In her vcrj
trmplo I renounce her , oven though sh (
take my life In vengeance. O ! since thej
made me priestess I have been forced t (
learn all her -worship and to see slghtu tha
would chill the blood to hear them , and :
tell you , Prince Azlel and Issachar , that
will bear no more of It. From El am
tDaaltla I turnto him you worship , though
alas , llttlo time Is left to me In which t <
plead with him. "
"Why lo llttlo time left ? " broke in Azlel
"Because my death U very near me
prince , for If I live , see what a fate If
mine , either to remain high prlet'tess ' o :
( Baaltla and to her day by day to bow th (
knee and month by month to make oacrl-
ces of what think you ? Well , of the blooe
of maide and children , or , perhaps , should
their "feara overcome their scruples , to b <
given by the council aa a peace offering t (
Ithobal. Well , I will bear neither of thesi
burden * ot blood or shame. They are to <
beavy for me , bnt as aoon as you are gone
I , too. shall leare this city , not In the body
tut In the eplrlt. searching for peace 01
sleep. U was ( or thla reason that I sough
to apeak with you in farewell , for In mj
' "weakness " I desired that you should know
the truth at the cause- and manner of mj
end. And now , since for me there la m
escape , farewell forever , Prince Azlel , whoa
I hare loved and whom I can ecarca hopi
to meet again , even beyond , the grave , " am
with a Httle despairing motion of ber bane
he turned to go.
"Stay , " said Ariel , hoarsely , "for we can
not bo parted thus ; since by your own ac
you can dare to leave the world , will yoi
not dare fly with me ? "
"Perchance , prince , " she answered with i
little laugh.But \ would you dare to taki
mo , andIt BO , would ilssachar here suffer it' '
No , no ; go your own path In Ufa and leave mi
death It Is the easier way. "
"In this matter I am master and no
Issachar. " said Azlel , "though It IB true that
should It please him , ho can warn the priest :
of El. lilsten , ElUsM : Either you leavi
this city with me or I 'stay In It with you
( You hear me , Issachar ? "
"I hear you , " said the Levlte , "but per
chance before you throw more sharp wordi
at my head you will suffer me to speak
( Self-murder Is a crime , yet I honor thl ;
woman , who would shed her own blcoi
rather than the .blood of the Innocent I )
sacrlflco to Baal , and who refuses to be glvei
In marrbge to one she'hates ; who , moreover
has found strength and grace to trampl
on her tlcvll worship , It so In truth she has
If , therefore , ehe will come with us , and wi
can escape with her , why , let her come ; enl ;
wear to mo , Azlel. that you will make ni
iwlfo of her until Solomon has heard thl
tale and give Judgment on It. "
"That I will swear for him , " exclalmei
Ellssa ; "Is It not so. Azlel ? "
"As you will , lady , " he answered
"Issachar , you will have my word that untl
then she shall be as my sister and no more. '
"I bear and I believe you , " said 'Issachar '
adding : "And the hour Is good , for I ehal
not bo missed until dawn.
So they turned to leave the temple , bu
although they reached the chambers of Azle
In safety , their hearts , which should hav
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uch as Wind and Fain In the Ptomnch.
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Blotches on the Skin. Cold Chills , Dis
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Nervous and Trembling Sensations.
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Stomach
Impaired Digestion
Disordered Liver
IN MINf WOMEN OR CHILDREN
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And hi ? * tb *
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been light etlll. were heavy with the pres
age of new sorrow to com ? .
Scarcely could they have been heavier , ln-
lecd , had they een a white-faced woman
creep from the pit of death and follow them
stealthily until tboy had passed their doors ,
then turn and run at full speed toward the
college of the prlcats of El.
In the chamber of Azlel they found Metem.
"I rejolco to see you back again In safety ,
since It Is mcTO than I thought to do , " ho
said , os they entered , then added , as the
black-veiled Shape of Ellsea followed them
Into the room , "but who la the third ? Ah ,
I see , the Lady ElUsa. Docs the BaaltliJ
accompany ua upon our Journey ? "
"Yea , " answered Azlel shortly.
"Then with her on ono side and the holy
Ismchar on the other , It should not lack
for blessings , since the evil must bo great
from wlilL-U separately or together they are
unable to defend us. UJut , lady , If 1 may ask
It , havj jou bu f-rcweli to your meat hon
ored father ? "
"Torment mo not , " murmured Ellssa.
"Indeed , I did not wish to , though you
may remember that not BO long ago you
threatened to sllenco mo forever. Well ,
doubtless your departure Is too hurried for
farewells , and , fortunately , foreseeing It , I
have provided tiparo mules , so that my
deeds are kinder than my words. I go to
see that all Is prepared. Now cat before
you start ; presently I will return for you , "
and ho left the chamber.
When ho bad gene they gathered round
the tables , on which otoocl food , but could
touch llttlo , for the hearts of all three of
them were tilled with Did foreboding. Soon
they heard a noise aa of people talking ex
citedly outside the palace gates.
"It Is TUetcm with the mules , " said Azlel.
"I hope so , " answered Elista.
Again there was a sllunce , which , after
a while- was broken by a loud knocking at
the door. 11 11 Ui
tbo altar etood a shrlaa containing a sym
bolic efllgy ot Baaltla faahlonc-3 of gold and
Ivory and wood In the shape ot a woman
with u hundred breasts. Soli\3 all this ,
Azlel understood that they thrca had been
brought here far trial and that tbo prlw.a
and prlMtcsses before him were their judges.
Indeed , ho remembered that the place hail
hem pointed out to him ua that where thoao
who bad offended against the goda were car
ried' for Judgment , to bo hurled , If found
guilty , down the face ot the precipice and
left , a slinpeUeg mass ot broken bones , to
crumble on the roadway at its foot.
After a lonz and solemn pattpe , at a sign
from the shadld , he who had been the hus
band of the dead Qaaltls , the veil was re
moved from Ellssa , who looked at Azlol and
smiled eadly.
"Do you know the fate that waits us ? ? "
the prlncp asked lasachar In Hebrew.
"I know , and I am ready , " answered the
old Lovlte , "for since ray t'oul Is safe I care
little what these dogs do to my body ; but ,
oh. my son , I weep for you , and cursed bo
tbe hour when flrst you saw that woman's
face. "
"Spare to reproach mo In my misfortune , "
murmured Ellssa. "Havo I not enough to
bear. , knowing that I have- brought death
ujon him I Iovo7" Oh , curse mo not , but
pray that my sins may be forgiven me. "
"That I will do gladly , daughter , " replica
Issachar moro gently , "seeing that , nl-
thouzh you seem to be the cause of them ,
these things can have happened only by the
wli : of God , and therefore I was wrong to
rovllo you. "
'Before she could answer , the shadld com
manded silence , and at the sumo moment
the woman Mesa stepped from behind the
efflgy of the goddess.
"Who are you , and what do you h'ero ? "
arked the shadld , as though ho did not
know her.
"I am Mesa , the daughter of her wfooWOP
that you should die , since for you there Is a
way of escape that loads to safety a > nd great
honor , and ehe who was the caune of your j
aln Is the mlstrcea ot Its gate. Ellssa , holder
ot Ibo spirit of Dualtls upon oirthIt It be
your pleasure to name thU man husband
before us all , then as the apou.se of llaaltls
ho goes free , for ho whom the IJa iltln chooser
cannot refuse her gift of lovo. but for EO
Ictig aa oho ehall Hvo must rule with her
as shadld of El. Dut If you tinrao htm
not , then , as I hare eald , ho must die , and
now. Speak. "
"It seems that my choice Is envtll , " eald
Ellssa , with a faint nllo. "Praying you
to pardon mo for the deed , to save your
life , IVInce Azlel , I name you my huaband. "
Now , Azlel was about to answer her when
the shadld broke In hurriedly. "So be It , "
ho said. "Lady , we hear your choice , anil
we accept It no wo mu.it , but not yet , Prlnco
Azlel , can you take your wlfo and with her
tuy place cod power. Your life Is safe , la-
deed , for since the Daaltls , being unwed ,
namca you aa her mate , you have done no
sin. Yet she has Binned , and doom aualta
her , for agalnet the law she has chosen aa
husband one who worships a strange god.
and of all crimes that Is the greatest.
Therefore , cltber you must take Incense and
before ua all make offering to El and liaaltls
upon yonder altar , thus renouncing your
faith aad entering Into ours , or ehe must
die , and you , your rank having passed [ com
you , will be expelled the city. "
Now Azlel understood the trap that had
been laid for htm and saw la It the handi
work of Sakon and Metem. Ellssa. having
flagrantly violated the religious law , and ho
being the cause of her crime , even the
authority of the governor of the city could
not prevent tils daughter * nd his guest from
being put upon their trial. Therefore he
hail arranged this farce , for so It would
seem to him , whereby botb of them might
escape the legal consequences of their crlmo ,
VJu * -.i , A
"MAY HB WHOM I BLASPHEME FORGIVE ME. "
"Ulso , " said Axle ] , "Metem come * ( or
us. "
"No , no , " cried Ellsea , "It la doom that
knocks , not Metem. "
Aa the words paasod her lips the door was
burst open , and through it poured a mob of
armed priests , at the head of whom marched
the shadld. > By his side was bis daughter
Meal , in whoso palo face the eycva burned
angrily llkd lamps In a wind. ,
"Did I not tell you so ? " she cried In a
shrill voice , pointing at the three. "De-
hold > the liadr Baaltls and her lover , and
with them that priest of a-false god who
called down curse * upon our city. "
"You told ua. Indeed , daughter , "
answered tha ehadld ; "pardon us If we
were loath to believe that such a thine could
be. " Then with a cry of rage hetdded ,
'Seize them and away to the dungeons. "
Now Azlel drew his sword and sprang In
front ot Ellesa to protect her , but before
he could strike a blow It was tUruck down
from behind , and hems gripped by many
hands , gagged , bound and blindfolded. Then ,
llko a man In a dream , ha felt himself car
ried away through long passages , till at
length ho reached an airless place , where
the gag and bandages were removed.
"Whoro am I ? " he asked.
"In the dungeons ot the temple , " answered
tbo priests , as they left the vault , barring
the great door behind them.
CHAPTER XIII. I
THE SACRILEGE OP AZIEL.
How long he lay In the dungeon , lost In
bitter thought and tormented by fears of
Ellssa. Azlel could not tell , for no light
came there to mark the passage of the hours ,
la the tumult or his mind one terrible
thought grew clear ; be and Ellssa had been
taken red-handed , add must pay the price
ot their sin against the religious -customs
ot the city. For the Baaltls to bo found
with any man who was not her husband
meant death to- her end to htm , a doom
from which there was little chance of es
cape. To his own fate be was Indifferent ,
but for Ellssa and tesachar he mourned bit
terly. Truly tbo Levlte and Metem had
been wise when they cautioned him , for ber
sake and hla own , to have nothing to do
with a priceless ot Baal. Dut ho had not
listened , hla heart would not let him listen ,
and now to the fullness ot their youtb and
love the lives ot both ot them were- for
feited.
Worn out with eoro and vain regrets Azlel
fell at length Into a heavy sleep , from which
be was awakened by the opening ot the door
ot his dungeon and tbo entry ot priests , grim
cud silent men , who seizes and blindfolded
him. Then they led htm away up many
stairs and along paths so steep that from
tlmo to time they paused to rest , till at
length be knew , by the sound ot voices , that
ha had reached some place where people
were assembled. Here the bandage was re
moved from his eyes and ho stepped back
ward , recoiling involuntarily from the glare
ot light , whereon , uttering an exclamation ,
those who stood near seised and held him.
Presently he e w why they had done to ,
for he wai standing on the brink of a great
precipice at the back ot and dominating the
city , while far beneath him was a rocky
rift along which ran the trade road to the
coast. Here upon UtU dltzy epot was a
wide apace ot rock , walled In upon three
Ides , the precipice forming tbe fourth aide
ot tbe square , la , which , teaUd upon- stones
that seemed to have been set there fa semi
circles to serve at Judgment chalro , were
gathered the head prlMti and priestesses ot
El and Baaltls , clad in their sacerdotal
robes. To tbe right and left ot these were
knots ot spectators , among whom he recog
nized Metem and Stkon , while at bis side ,
but separated from him by armed priests ,
were Elli A htrself , wrapped la a dark veil ,
and luachar. Lastly , in front ot him , a
Ore burned upoa * little altar , ana behind
the Ludy Baaltla , " she answered , "and my
rank la that of mother ot the prlcotesres of
Baal. I appear to give true evidence against
her , who U tody Baaltls , against
the Israelltlsh stranger named Azlel , and
the priest of the God ot the Jews. "
"Speak on and beware what you speak , "
said the shadld.
Mesa bowed taer h ad and began.
' "From the time that she was anointed I
have been suspicious of the Lady Baaltls. "
"Why were you suspicious ? " asked the
shadld.
The witness let her eyes wander toward
Metem , then hesitated. 'Evidently , for some
reason ot her own , sad did not wish to im
plicate him.
"I was suspicious , " she tcswered : , "be
cause of certain wordo that came from the
lips of the Lady Baaltls when she had been
thrown Into the holy trance before the altar
of sacrifice.As is my duty , I bent over her
to hear tbo message of the goda , but In
olaco ot It tbero came babblings of this
stranger and ot a meeting to ba held with
him ono hour before moonrlso by the pillar
ot El In tbe courtyard of tbe temple. There
after for several nights , as was my duty ,
I hid myself In the pit of offerings in th
courtyard and watched. Last night , at an
hour before the moonrlse , the Lady Baaltls
came , disguised , by tbe secret way and
waited at the pillar , where presently she
was joined by the Jew , Azlel , and the Levlte ,
who spoke with her.
"What they said I could not hear , .because
( bey were too far from me , but at length
they left the temple and I traced them to
the chambers of the Jew , Aztel. Then ,
cbadld , I warned you and the priests , and
you came with me and took them. Now ,
as mother ot the priestesses , I demand that
justice bo done upon these wicked ones ,
according to tbo ancient custom , lest the
curse ot Baaltla should fall upon < this city. "
When she had finished her evidence with
a cold stare of triumph aad hate at ber
rival , Mesa stepped to ono side ,
"You have beard , " said the sbadld. ad
dressing bis fellow judges. "Do you need
further testimony ? "
"Nay , " answered their spokesman , "for
with you we took them together in the
chamber ot the Prlnfo Azlel. Set out the
law ot thU matter. Oh ehadld , and let jus
tice be done according to the strict letter
ot tbe law justice without tear or favor. "
"Hearken , " said tbe shadld. "Last night
this woman , the daughter of Sakon , being
the Lady Baaltls only elected , met meni
secretly In tbe courts of the temple , and ac.
companled them , or one ot them , to tbe
chamber ot Azlel , a prince ot Israel , the
guest of Sakon. Whether or no ebe was
about to fly with him from the city , which
he should have lelt last night , we cannot
tell , and It Is needless to Inquire. At least ,
she was with him. This , however , U sure ,
that they did not sin In. Ignorance ot our
law , since with my own mouth I warned
them botti that If tbe Lady Baaltls consorts
with any man not ber husband duly named/
by her according to ber right ehe must die ,
and her accomplice with ber. Therefore ,
Azlel , tba Israelite , wo give you to death ,
dooming you presently to be hurled from
tbe edge ot yonder precipice ,
"I am in your power , " said tbe prince ,
proudly , "end you can murder me ityou
will , because , forsooth , I have offended
gainst some law ot Baal , but I tell you ,
priest , that there are kings In Jerusalem
and Egypt who will demand my blood at
your hands. I havecotV.ng' more to eay ,
except to beceecfa you to sp re the lite of th
Lady Elksa , since the fault of that meeting
wa not ben , but mine. "
"Prince , " ' answered tbe sbadld , gravely ,
"wo know your rank and we know also thai
your Wood will be required at our hand * ,
but we who verve our cods cannot betray
Ifcelr law for tbe fear of any kings. Yet ,
lor so says ) thla aame law , it U not needful
trusting , doubtless , to accident and tb
future to unravel thla web ot forced mar
rlage , and to free Azlel frccu. an eccleslas
tlcal rank which ho had not sought. It woi
only necessary that Ellsaa should formal ! :
cbooso him as. het husband , and that Azle
should go through tbe rite o ( throwing i
few grains ot lucerne upon an altar , and
the law satisfied , they would be both fro-
and safe. What he and those who workei
with him had forgotten was that this , offer
Ing of incense to 'Dial ' would be the mos
deadly of crimes In the eyes of any Jew
one , Indeed , which , were be * alone con
cerned , he would die rattier than commit.
When tha prince beard the decree and tl < <
full terror of tbe > choice came home to hli
miid ! , his blood turned cold and for a whlli
bis senses were bewildered. There was BI
escape for him ; either be must abjure hi
faith at the price of his own eoul , or , be
cause of It , the woman whom he loved now
before- his eyes , must.euffer a most horrlbli
and sudden death. It was hideous to thlal
of. and yet bow could he do tbls sin In th. .
face ot heaven and of these ministers o
satan ? The moment was at baud ; a pries
held out to him a bowl of tncenee , a goldei
bowl , ho noticed Idly , with handles of greet
stone fashioned In the likeness ot Baaltla
whose servant bo was asked to declare him
self. He. Azlel OT the royal house of Israel
a servant ot the Baal and Baaltls , nay. ;
high priest of Ibelr wcrshlp ! It was incu
etrous. It might not be. But Ellssa ! Well
ehe must die ; her llfo could not bo bough
at such a price.
"I cannot do It. " he gasped , with dr ;
lips , thrusting aside the bowl.
Now all looked astonished , for hla retusa
had not been foreseen , and once more tbi
woman Mesa appeared before the altar am
said In ber cold voice :
"The Jew whom the Lady Baaltla ha
cboson as husband will not do homage t
her gods. Therefore- mother ot tb
priestesses , I demand that Ellssa , daughtc
of Sakon , be pul'Uo ! death and the throm
of Baaltls bo f > urg u\ot ono who has defllei
It , lest the vengeance * of the goddess shouli
fall upon tbls idty ! " , .
The shadld nioUbued her to be silent am
addreroed Ailefr ,
"We pray you to , Ihlnk a while , " he said
"before you give oneto deatb whose sli
is that , b lug tbe hrgb priestess of our wor
ship , ebe has oame'd an unbeliever to 01
tbe throne of El.anil bo her husband. Ou
of pity for her.'we give you time to think.1
New , Sakon , tqklng advantage ot the pause
rushed forward. andihrowjng ; his arms abou
Azlel'a knees , InlplofW him , In heart-brokei
accents , to save h'a only child from e
horrible a futo , saying that did be refus
because ot his 'rfjllgloua. scruples be woul
bo a dog and a .qowgrd and the scorn ot al
uonest men forever , > > slnco It wu for lov <
of him tnat ene had broken the prlcstl ;
law , to violate , fvtch } ° was deatb , and , al
though she had-beearwanned ot her danger
yet In bis wickedness and folly ho hai
brought ber to this pass. But Issacba ;
thrust him aside and broken la with Her ;
words.
"Harken not to thfc man , Azlel , " be said
"who strives to work upon your weakncs
to the ruin of your soul. What ! to save tbi
life of tbe woman , whose fair face hai
brought so much trouble upon ua all , woulc
you deny your God and become the thral
of Baal and Ashtareth7 Let her die , olnci
die she must , and keep your own hear
pure , for , be assured- should you do other
wise , Jehovah , whom you renounce , wll
swiftly bo avenged on you and her. At tb <
beginning I warned you and you would BO
listen ; now , Azlel , I warn you again , am
woe , woe , woe to you should you shut you
ears to my message ! " and , lifting his ban (
toward tbe skies , be began to pray aloud.
Meanwhile Metem , who had baaa drawlni
near , spoke In a low voice.
"Prince , " be eald , "I am not chicken
hearted Add there arc ro many young women
In the world that ono more or Ice * can
irorccly matUr ; still , although oho threat
ened to murder mo three das ago , I can
not bear to see this 009 come to such an
end , Prlnco , do not heed the howlliigg ot
that old fanatic , but remember ttwt nftor
alt you are the caiwo ot thla lady's plight ,
and Iw a innn. Ceil you for the sake ot
your own scruples , however worthy , doom
n. woman to such an cod ? " and ho noJJcd
toward the- precipice and shuddered.
"Is there no other way ? " Azlol nskcd him
hoarsely.
"None , I swear It. They did aot wish to
kill bcc , except that wildcat Mesa , who
seeks her place , but , having put her on her
trial. It you persist , they must , because this
Is one of the laws that cannot bo broken for
favor or for gold. PeTharm we might have
round some- other p'.cn , but none ot us
dreamed that you would refuse BO small
i thing for the sake of \\omaa whom you
swore you loved. Itcmcmber , thla offering
of Incerco la but a form to which you are
forced against your will you can do penance
fw It after anl , when I tavo arranged for
both of you to cecaio ( the city. If your God
can be angry wild you for burning a pinch of
dual to save a woman , who at the least has
tlarcd much for you , then glvo mo Baal , for
he Is less cruel. "
Now Azlel looked toward him who held
the bowl of Incense , when Elhsa , who all
this whllo had stood silent , stepped forward
and spoke.
"Prince Azlel , " she said In a calm and
aulot voice , "I named you husband to save
vour life , but with all iny strength I pray
of you , do not thU thing to save mine , which
lo of little value tr.d perhaps best ended.
Hcmember , Prince Azlel , that being what you
are , a Jew , this net of offerlnR , however
Kinnll It seems , U yet the greatest o [ sins ,
and ono with \\hlch you should not dare to
staki your soul for the sakeot a woman ,
who has chanced to love you to your sorrow ,
Do guided , therefore , by the true wladom
of Issnchar , and by my humble prayer. Make
an end of your doubts and let mo die ,
knowing that wo io but part a while , rXnca
In the gates of deatb I shall wait for you ,
Prlnco Azlel. "
Heforo Azlel could anawcr the Slmdld ,
either because bis patience was outworn , or
because ho wished to put him to a sharper
trial , utterej a command. Thereupon four
priests seized Ellssa by the wrists and
tinkles , and carrying her to the- edge ot tbo
precipice , thrust ber back till nhe hung over
It , her long hair streaming en the wind ,
and her white and ghastly face turned up
ward to the sky. Then they paused , waiting
for the signal to let her go. The Shadld
raised his wand and said :
"Is It your pleasure that thla woman
should die c < r live , Prlnco Azlel ? Decide
swiftly , for ray arm le weak , and when the
wand falls opportunity will have passed
from you. "
Now all eyefl were fixed upcn the wand ,
anl the Intense silence wai broken only by
Sakon's cry ot despair. Metem wrung ha !
hands In grief , Issucliar veiled hla eyes with
his robe to shut out the sight ot dread , and
the priest , with the bowl of Icicenso , thrust
It toward Azlel Imploringly.
Vor some ircconds , three perhaps , though
lo him It scorned an ago. the heart of Azlel
was racked end , torn In this terrific contest ;
thtn ho glanced at the agonized face of the-
doomed \\onmn , and just as the wand began
to bend , his human love aad pity conquered.
"May He whom I blasphemeforglvo me , "
ho murmured , then added aloud , "I will do
sacrifice , " and taking the Incense ho cast
It Into the flames on the attar , repeating
after the ShndlJ , "By this net I glvo myself
to you rnd worship you , El and UaaltU , the
only true Bods. "
The echo of Atltt'o voice died awny am !
the fumes ot the Incense rue In a dense
column In the quiet air. To hta tormented
mind It seemed as though the smoke ot U
took the form ot an avenging angel , hold.'ng
In Its bend a sword of ( lame , wherewith to
drive away his perjured soul from heaven ,
ns our forefathers were driven from the
sates of Paradise.
( To bo contlmipj. )
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