Chapter Twenty Four.
Describes an Ardent Search.
While the prince and the Hebrew were thus conversing, Cormac was speeding towards the camp of Gadarn. He quickly arrived, and was immediately arrested by one of the sentinels. Taken before one of the chief officers, he was asked who he was, and where he came from.
“That I will tell only to your chief,” said the lad.
“I am a chief,” replied the officer proudly.
“That may be so; but I want to speak with your chief, and I must see him alone.”
“Assuredly thou art a saucy knave, and might be improved by a switching.”
“Possibly; but instead of wasting our time in useless talk, it would be well to convey my message to Gadarn, for my news is urgent; and I would not give much for your head if you delay.”