26. XXVI.
The sturdy follower of Edacer, mortified at his defeat,
now turned upon the disguised Urraca, who, by
this time, was busy in examining the hurts of her Hebrew
lover.
“Why didst thou not set upon him from behind when
thou sawest that I had crossed weapons with him in
front? Thou art—”
Urraca silenced his speech by addressing him in her
natural tone of voice.
“Waste not the moments in idle words, but take
him up in thy arms—gently and with care—see that
thou hurt him not, as thou valuest thy good. Bear him
along with me.”
He did as she commanded, and, unconscious all the
while, for the blow of Pelayo had completely stunned
him, Amri was carried by the soldier to the dwelling of
Urraca.
Meanwhile, but little more conscious than the wounded
Hebrew, Thyrza was borne by the vigorous Pelayo,
quickly, and in silence, through the now deserted streets.
Once or twice during their flight she made a feeble
effort to resume her feet, but he gently bade her desist;
and her head, half in stupor and half in consciousness,
sank at length upon his shoulders, while the tears of an
aroused apprehension and deeply-excited sensibilities
poured unrestrainedly forth from the clear fountains of
her lovely eyes.
