The King's Talisman — page 107: what you’re looking at

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98 THE KINGS TALISMAN. were the terror of all whom they chanced to meet in combat. The train had halted of its own accord when the pursuers came well in sight, and casting his eyes around upon the eunuchs, Noureddin saw that a panic of terror had seized upon them. ‘They sat trembling in their saddles like so many dwarf aspens, and the sagacious horses seemed to be well aware of the danger which their riders so much feared. The young man cast one more look at the Nubians and their allies, and that sufficed to convince him that he had to contend with the whole party, for he could see that their spears were cast from their beckets, only resting in the stir- _rup-sockets, while their whole bearing was indicative of an | immediate attack. ‘‘Selina,” he said, riding hastily up to the side of the pavilion, from which the lady was looking forth upon the distant horsemen, ‘‘ there’s danger at hamd, perhaps fear- ful. But let your heart faint not; we will fight to the last, and we may be able to finally overcome the opposition.” © And are they al/ enemies?” asked the trembling girl, as she looked in dismay upon the coming troop. ‘* You may as well know the truth, Selina. I fear they are. ‘Those Nubians have been quick in their operations, and you see the numerous reinforcements they bring.” “The Nubians /” cried the poor girl, for the first time recognizing the deadly blacks. Oh, God! Then indeed I am lost!” “No, no, dearest maiden; you are not lost till you see my form cold in death. Watch me, and so long as this right arm remains true to its duty, so long you are safe.” “Oh, do not, do not give battle to them!” exclaimed Selina, as she grasped Noureddin’sarm, “for see! they out- number you three to one. They will kill you, and then I shall have no protector, no friend on whom to rely.” “Yes, you will,” said asoft, sweet, calm voice behind her, Eomichooks.co