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And thou
art he, too, as I bethink me, to whom the Christian princes sent
this very criminal to open a communication with the Soldan, even
while I, who ought to have been first consulted, lay on my sick-bed? Thou and they may content
themselves--I will not put my
neck into the loop of a Carmelite's girdle. And, for your envoy,
he shall die the rather and the sooner that thou dost entreat for
him."
"Now God be gracious to thee, Lord King!" said the hermit, with
much emotion; "thou art setting that mischief on foot which thou
wilt hereafter wish thou hadst stopped, though it had cost thee a
limb. Rash, blinded man, yet forbear!"
"Away, away," cried the King, stamping; "the sun has risen on the
dishonour of England, and it is not yet avenged.--Ladies and
priest, withdraw, if you would not hear orders which would
displease you; for, by St. George, I swear--"
"Swear NOT!" said the voice of one who had just then entered the
pavilion.
"Ha! my learned Hakim," said the King, "come, I hope, to tax our
generosity.


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