Then the dwarf raised himself to his knees upon the bough, and, aiming at the bare throat of the man, drew the bow-string to his ear.

At this moment the victim turned his head and the moonlight shone full upon his face.

It was that of the prince Aziel.
***** Elissa awoke from her vision with a little cry, then rose trembling, and strove to comfort herself in the thought that although it was so very vivid she had dreamed but a dream.

Still shaken and unnerved, she passed into another chamber, and made pretence to eat of the meal that was made ready for her, for it was now the hour of sunset.

While she was thus employed, it was announced that the Phoenician, Metem, desired to speak with her, and she commanded that he should be admitted.
"Lady," he said bowing, so soon as her attendants had withdrawn to the farther end of the chamber, "you can guess my errand.