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I stared at her coldly

"As you please, Madahter of the Sun, formerly woman of--ah! so you do not care for ht not, so I spare you the sha to me your past, yet I would have you remember there is a people we both knohoes would be but a mouthful This tribe has already tested the sharpness of the French sword"

Her troubled eyes fell beforefrolanced about the apart retreat frouards Whichever it ht better of it, turning toward ry A, pleasant-faced woh, señor," she exclaihtness of deood friends I doubt not you are a boldyou, and I honor you for it Take et I areat harm if I choose, for I have those atThe threat of French vengeance , cruel, relentless; but France is not here"

"Quite true," I replied, feeling best now to perets, never pardons, and France possesses arms which reach across the seas, even into this wilderness All she needs is a guide, and I could becoe that no words of mine shall result in your injury"

"Your half threat does not greatly troublea puff of air I merely seek that duty which seems most fair to all concerned Pray tell me then what it is you would ask at o into this business be seated here, so we ether"

It was a low stool beside the couch she indicated, and I could do no less than silently accept her courtesy, the soft,more beautiful the face turned toward me "I pray you trust me fully, and state frankly your demands upon Naladi"

If slightest sarcase total oblivion to it Her fair face was the picture of earnestness, her eyes gazed frankly into mine