The Prince of India — Volume 02 by Lewis Wallace
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"I will trust you. With such a promise overheard by so many of this concourse, to refuse you a part in the race were a shame to the Immaculate Mother. But how is it you are but four?" "We were five, O Princess; now one is sick. It was at his bidding we come; he thought of the hundreds of oarsmen who would be here one at least could be induced to share our fortune." "You have leave to try them." The man arose, and looked at the bystanders, but they turned away. "A hundred noumiae for two willing hands!" he shouted. There was no reply. "If not for the money, then in honor of the noble lady who has feasted you and your wives and children." A voice answered out of the throng: "Here am I!" and presently the hamari appeared with the bear behind him. "Here," he said, "take care of Joqard for me. I will row in the sick man's place, and"-- The remainder of the sentence was lost in an outburst of gibing--and laughter. Finally the Princess asked the rowers if they were satisfied with the volunteer. They surveyed him doubtfully. |
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