The landing was in possession of dark-faced, heavily bearded men, with white turbans, baggy1 trousers, gray and gathered at the ankles, and arms of every kind, bows, javelins2, and cimeters.
The Prince, stepping from his boat, recognized them as Turkish soldiers. He had hardly time to make the inspection3, brief as it was, before an officer, distinguished4 by a turban, kettle-shaped and elaborately infolded, approached him.
"You will go with me to the Castle," he said.
The official's tone and manner were imperative5. Suppressing his displeasure, the Prince replied, with dignity:
"The Governor is courteous6. Return to him with my thanks, and say that when I decided7 to come on in the face of the storm, I made no doubt of his giving me shelter until it would be safe to resume my journey. I fear, however, his accommodations will be overtaxed; and since the river is protected from the wind, it would be more agreeable if he would permit me to remain here."
The response betrayed no improvement in manner:
"My order is to bring you to the Castle."
Some of the boatmen at this raised their eyes and hands toward heaven; others crossed themselves, and, like men taking leave of hope, cried out, "O Holy Mother of God!"
Yet the Prince restrained himself. He saw contention9 would be useless, and said, to quiet the rowers: "I will go with you. The Governor will be reasonable. We are unfortunates blown to his hands by a tempest, and to make us prisoners under such circumstances would be an abuse of one of the first and most sacred laws of the Prophet. The order did not comprehend my men; they may remain here."
Lael heard all this, her face white with fear.
The conversation was in the Greek tongue. At mention of the law, the Turk cast a contemptuous look at the Prince, much as to say, Dog of an unbeliever, what dost thou with a saying of the Prophet? Then dropping his eyes to Lael and the boatmen, he answered in disdain10 of argument or explanation:
"You--they--all must go."
With that, he turned to the occupants of the other boat, and raising his voice the better to be heard, for the howling of the wind was very great, he called to them:
"Come out."
They were a woman in rich attire11, but closely veiled, and a companion at whom he gazed with astonishment12. The costume of the latter perplexed13 him; indeed, not until that person, in obedience14 to the order, erected15 himself to his full stature16 upon the landing, was he assured of his sex.
They were the Princess Irene and Sergius the monk17.
The conversation between them in the Homeric palace has only to be recalled to account for their presence. Departing from Therapia at noon, according to the custom of boatmen wishing to pass from the upper Bosphorus, they had been carried obliquely18 across toward the Asiatic shore where the current, because of its greater regularity19, is supposed to facilitate descent. When the storm began to fill the space above Alem Daghy, they were in the usual course; and then the question that had been put to the Prince of India was presented to the Princess Irene. Would she land in Asia or recross to Europe?
The general Greek distrust of the Turks belonged to her. From infancy20 she had been horrified21 with stories of women prisoners in their hands. She preferred making Roumeli-Hissar; but the boatmen protested it was too late; they said the little river by the White Castle was open, and they could reach it before the storm; and trusting in their better judgment22, she submitted to them.
Sergius, on the landing, pushed the cowl back, and was about to speak, but the wind caught his hair, tossing the long locks into tangle23. Seeing him thus in a manner blinded, the Princess took up the speech. Drawing the veil aside, she addressed the officer:
"Art thou the Governor of the Castle?"
"No."
"Are we to be held guests or prisoners?"
"That is not for me to say."
"Carry thou then a message to him who may be the Governor. Tell him I am the Princess Irene, by birth near akin8 to Constantine, Emperor of the Greeks and Romans; that, admitting this soil is lawfully24 the property of his master the Sultan, I have not invaded it, but am here in search of temporary refuge. Tell him if I go to his Castle a prisoner, he must answer for the trespass25 to my royal kinsman26, who will not fail to demand reparation; on the other hand, if I become his guest, it must be upon condition that I shall be free to depart as I came, with my friend and my people, the instant the wind and waves subside27. Yes, and the further condition, that he wait upon me as becomes my station, and personally offer such hospitality as his Castle affords. I shall receive his reply here."
The officer, uncouth28 though he was, listened with astonishment not in the least disguised; and it was not merely the speech which impressed him, nor yet the spirit with which it was given; the spell was in the unveiled face. Never in his best dream of the perfected Moslem30 Paradise had he seen loveliness to compare with it. He stood staring at her.
"Go," she repeated. "There will be rain presently."
"Who am I to say thou art?" he asked.
"The Princess Irene, kinswoman of the Emperor Constantine."
The officer made a low salaam31 to her, and walked hurriedly off to the Castle.
His soldiers stood in respectful remove from the prisoners--such the refugees must for the present be considered--leaving them grouped in close vicinity, the Prince and the monk ashore32, the Princess and Lael seated in their boats.
Calamity33 is a rough master of ceremonies; it does not take its victims by the hand, and name them in words, but bids them look to each other for help. And that was precisely35 what the two parties now did.
Unsophisticated, and backward through inexperience, Sergius was nevertheless conscious of the embarrassing plight36 of the Princess. He had also a man's quick sense of the uselessness of resistance, except in the way of protest. To measure the stranger's probable influence with the Turks, he looked first at the Prince, and was not, it must be said, rewarded with a return on which to found hope or encouragement. The small, stoop-shouldered old man, with a great white beard, appeared respectable and well-to-do in his black velvet37 cap and pelisse; his eyes were very bright, and his cheeks hectic38 with resentment39 at the annoyance40 he was undergoing; but that he could help out of the difficulty appeared absurd.
Having by this time rescued his hair from the wind, and secured it under his cowl, he looked next at Lael. His first thought was of the unfitness of her costume for an outing in a boat under the quietest of skies. A glance at the Princess, however, allayed41 the criticism; while the display of jewelry42 was less conspicuous43, her habit was quite as rich and unsubstantial. It dawned upon him then that custom had something to do with the attire of Greek women thus upon the water. That moment Lael glanced up at him, and he saw how childlike her face was, and lovely despite the anxiety and fear with which it was overcast44. He became interested in her at once.
The monk's judgment of the little old man was unjust. That master of subtlety45 had in mind run forward of the situation, and was already providing for its consequences.
He shared the surprise of the Turk when the Princess raised her veil. Overhearing then her message to the Governor, delivered in a manner calm, self-possessed, courageous46, dignified47, and withal adroit48, he resolved to place Lael under her protection.
"Princess," he said, doffing49 his cap unmindful of the wind, and advancing to the side of her boat, "I crave50 audience of you, and in excuse for my unceremoniousness, plead community in misfortune, and a desire to make my daughter here safe as can be."
She surveyed him from head to foot; then turned her eyes toward Lael, sight of whom speedily exorcised the suspicion which for the instant held her hesitant.
"I acknowledge the obligation imposed by the situation." she replied; "and being a Christian51 as well as a woman, I cannot without reason justifiable52 in sight of Heaven deny the help you ask. But, good sir, first tell me your name and country."
"I am a Prince of India exercising a traveller's privilege of sojourning in the imperial city."
"The answer is well given; and if hereafter you return to this interview, O Prince, I beg you will not lay my inquiry53 to common curiosity."
"Fear not," the Prince answered; "for I learned long ago that in the laws prescribed for right doing prudence54 is a primary virtue55; and making present application of the principle, I suggest, if it please you to continue a discourse56 which must be necessarily brief, that we do so in some other tongue than Greek."
"Be it in Latin then," she said, with a quick glance at the soldiers, and observing his bow of acquiescence57, continued, "Thy reverend beard, O Prince, and respectable appearance, are warranties58 of a wisdom greater than I can ever attain59; wherefore pray tell me how I, a feeble woman, who may not be able to release herself from these robbers, remorseless from religious prejudice, can be of assistance to thy daughter, now my younger sister in affliction."
She accompanied the speech with a look at Lael so kind and tender it could not be misinterpreted.
"Most fair and gentle Princess, I will straight to the matter. Out on the water, midway this and the point yonder, when too late for me to change direction or stay my rowers, I saw a body of horsemen, whom I judged to be soldiers, moving hurriedly down the river bank toward the Castle. A band richly caparisoned, carrying two flags, one green, the other red, moved at their head. The former, you may know, has a religious signification, and is seldom seen in the field except a person of high rank be present. It is my opinion, therefore, that our arrest has some reference to the arrival of such a personage. In confirmation60 you may yet hear the musical flourish in his honor."
"I hear drums and trumpets," she replied, "and admit the surmise61 an ingenious accounting62 for an act otherwise unaccountable."
"Nay63, Princess, with respect to thyself at least, call it a deed intolerable, and loud with provocation64."
"From your speech, O Prince, I infer familiarity with these faithless barbarians65. Perhaps you can make your knowledge of them so far serviceable as to tell me the great man's name."
"Yes, I have had somewhat to do with Turks; yet I cannot venture the name, rank or purpose of the newcomer. Pursuing the argument, however, if my conjecture66 be true, then the message borne the Governor, though spirited, and most happily accordant with your high degree, will not accomplish your release, simply because the reason of the capture in the first place must remain a reason for detaining you in the next. In brief, you may anticipate rejection67 of the protest."
"What, think you they will hold me prisoner?"
"They dare not!" and the Princess' cheek reddened with indignation. "My kinsman is not powerless--and even the great Amurath"--
"Forgive me, I pray; but there was never mantle69 to cover so many crimes as the conveniences kings call 'reasons of state.'"
She looked vaguely70 up the river which the tempest was covering with promiscuous71 air-blown drifting; but recovering, she said: "It is for me to pray pardon, Prince. I detain you."
"Not at all," he answered. "I have to remark next, if my conjecture prove correct, a lady of imperial rank might find herself ill at ease and solitary72 in a hold like this Castle, which, speaking by report, is now kept to serve some design of war to come more particularly than domestic or social life."
The imagination of the Princess caught the idea eagerly, and, becoming active, presented a picture of a Moslem lair73 without women or apartments for women. Her mind filled with alarm.
"Oh, that I could recall the message!" she exclaimed. "I should not have tempted74 the Governor by offering to become his guest upon any condition."
"Nay, do not accuse yourself. The decision was brave and excellent in every view," he said, perceiving his purpose in such fair way. "For see--the storm increases in strength; yonder"--he pointed76 toward Alem Daghy--"the rain comes. Not by thy choice, O Princess, but the will of God, thou art here!"
He spoke77 impressively, and she bent78 her head, and crossed herself twice.
"A sad plight truly," he continued. "Fortunately it may be in a measure relieved. Here is my daughter, Lael by name. The years have scarcely outrun her childhood. More at mercy than thyself, because without rank to make the oppressor careful, or an imperial kinsman to revenge a wrong done her, she is subject to whatever threatens you--a cell in this infidel stronghold, ruffians for attendants, discomforts80 to cast her into fever, separation from me to keep her afraid. Why not suffer her to go with you? She can serve as tirewoman or companion. In villany the boldest often hesitate when two are to be overcome."
The speech was effective.
"O Prince, I have not words to express my gratitude81. I am thy debtor82. Heaven may have brought this crisis, but it has not altogether deserted83 me--And in good time! See--my messenger, with a following! Let thy daughter come, and sit with me now--and do thou stand by to lend me of thy wisdom in case appeal to it become necessary. Quick! Nay, Prince, Sergius is young and strong. Permit him to bring the child to me."
The monk made haste. Drawing the boat close to the shore, he gave Lael his strong hand. Directly she was delivered to the Princess, and seated beside her.
"Now they may come!"
Thus the Princess acknowledged the strength derivable84 from companionship. The result was perceptible in her voice once more clear, and her face actually sparkling with confidence and courage.
Then, drawn86 together in one group, the refugees awaited the officer.
"The Governor is coming," that worthy87 said, saluting88 the Princess.
Looking toward the Castle, the expectants beheld89 a score or more men issuing from the gate on foot. They were all in armor, and each complemented90 the buckler on his arm with a lance from which a colored pennon blew out straight and stiff as a panel. One walked in front singly, and immediately the Prince and Princess fixed91 upon him as the Governor, and kept him in eye curiously92 and anxiously.
That instant rain in large drops began to fall. The Governor appeared to notice the premonition, for looking at the angry sky he halted, and beckoned93 to his followers94, several of whom ran to him, received an order, and then hastily returned to the Castle. He came on in quickened gait.
Here the Prince, with his greater experience, noticed a point which escaped his associates; and that was the extraordinary homage95 paid the stranger.
At the landing the officer and soldiers would have prostrated96 themselves, but with an imperious gesture, he declined the salutation.
The observers, it may be well believed, viewed the man afar with interest; when near, they scanned him as persons under arraignment97 study the judge, that from his appearance they may glean98 something of his disposition99. He was above the average height of men, slender, and in armor--the armor of the East, adapted in every point to climate and light service. A cope or hood79, intricately woven of delicate steel wire, and close enough to refuse an arrow or the point of a dagger100, defended head, throat, neck, and shoulders, while open at the face; a coat, of the same artistic101 mail, beginning under the hood, followed closely the contour of the body, terminating just above the knees as a skirt. Amongst Teutonic and English knights102, on account of its comparative lightness, it would have been distinguished from an old-fashioned hauberk, and called haubergeon. A sleeveless surcoat of velvet, plain green in color, overlaid the mail without a crease75 or wrinkle, except at the edge of the skirt. Chausses, or leggins, also of steel, clothed the nether103 limbs, ending in shoes of thin lateral104 scales sharply pointed at the toes. A slight convexity on top, and the bright gold-gilt band by which, with regular interlacement, the cope was attached, gave the cap surmounting105 the head a likeness106 to a crown.
In style this armor was common. The preference Eastern cavaliers showed it may have been due in part at least to the fact that when turned out by a master armorer, after years of painstaking107, it left the wearer his natural graces of person. Such certainly was the case here.
The further equipment of the man admits easy imagining. There were the gauntlets of steel, articulated for the fingers and thumbs; a broad flexible belt of burnished108 gold scales, intended for the cimeter, fell from the waist diagonally to the left hip85; light spurs graced the heels; a dagger, sparkling with jewels, was his sole weapon, and it served principally to denote the peacefulness of his errand. As there was nothing about him to rattle109 or clank his steps were noiseless, and his movements agile110 and easy.
These martial111 points were naturally of chief attraction to the Prince of India, whose vast acquaintanceship with heroes and famous warriors112 made comparison a habit. On her side, the Princess, to whom accoutrement and manner were mere29 accessories, pleasing or otherwise, and subordinate, sought the stranger's face. She saw brown eyes, not very large, but exceedingly bright, quick, sharp, flying from object to object with flashes of bold inquiry, and quitting them as instantly; a round forehead on brows high-arched; a nose with the curvature of a Roman's; mouth deep-cornered, full-lipped, and somewhat imperfectly mustached and bearded; clear, though sunburned complexion--in brief, a countenance113 haughty114, handsome, refined, imperious, telling in every line of exceptional birth, royal usages, ambition, courage, passion, and confidence. Most amazing, however, the stranger appeared yet a youth. Surprised, hardly knowing whether to be pleased or alarmed, yet attracted, she kept the face in steady gaze.
Halting when a few steps from the group, the stranger looked at them as if seeking one in especial.
"Have a care, O Princess! This is not the Governor, but he of whom I spoke--the great man."
The warning was from the Prince of India and in Latin. As if to thank him for a service done--possibly for identifying the person he sought-- the subject of the warning slightly bowed to him, then dropped his eyes to the Princess. A light blown out does not vanish more instantly than his expression changed. Wonder--incredulity--astonishment--admiration chased each other over his face in succession. Calling them emotions, each declared itself with absolute distinctness, and the one last to come was most decided and enduring. Thus he met her gaze, and so ardent115, intense and continuous was his, that she reddened cheek and forehead, and drew down the veil; but not, it should be understood, resentfully.
The disappearance116 of the countenance, in effect like the sudden extinguishment of a splendor117, aroused him. Advancing a step, he said to her, with lowered head and perceptible embarrassment118:
"I come to offer hospitality to the kinswoman of the Emperor Constantine. The storm shows no sign of abatement119, and until it does, my Castle yonder is at her order. While not sumptuous120 in appointment as her own palace, fortunately there are comfortable apartments in it where she can rest securely and with reserve. The invitation I presume to make in the name of my most exalted121 master Sultan Amurath, who takes delight in the amity34 existing between him and the Lord of Byzantium. To lay all fear, to dispel122 hesitation123, in his name again, together with such earnest of good faith as lies in an appeal to the most holy Prophet of God, I swear the Princess Irene shall be safe from interruption while in the Castle, and free to depart from it at her pleasure. If she chooses, this tender of courtesy may, by agreement, here in the presence of these witnesses, be taken as an affair of state. I await her answer."
The Prince of India heard the speech more astonished by the unexceptional Latin in which it was couched than the propriety124 of the matter or the grace of its delivery, though, he was constrained125 to admit, both were very great. He also understood the meaning of the look the stranger had given him at the conclusion of his warning to the Princess, and to conceal126 his vexation, he turned to her.
That moment two covered chairs, brought from the Castle, were set down near by, and the rain began to fall in earnest.
"See," said the Governor, "the evidence of my care for the comfort of the kinswoman of the most noble Emperor Constantine. I feared it would rain before I could present myself to her; nor that alone, fair Princess--the chair must convict me of a wholesome127 dread128 of accusation129 in Constantinople; for what worse could be said than that I, a faithful Moslem, to whom hospitality is an ordination130 of religion, refused to open my gates to women in distress131 because they were Christians132. Most noble and fair lady, behold133 how much I should esteem134 acceptance of my invitation!"
Irene looked at the Prince of India, and seeing assent135 in his face, answered:
"I will ask leave to report this courtesy as an affair of state that my royal kinsman may acknowledge it becomingly."
The Governor bowed very low while saying:
"I myself should have suggested the course."
"Also that my friends"--she pointed to the Prince of India, and the monk--"and all the boatmen, be included in the safeguard."
This was also agreed to; whereupon she arose, and for assistance offered her hand to Sergius. Lael was next helped from the boat. Then, taking to the chairs, the two were carried into the Castle, followed by the Prince and the monk afoot.
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