Would this man of peace plead for the
traitor, the would-be fratricide?
"He is a traitor; he must die," answered David slowly.
Kald's eyes showed burning satisfaction. "If he were thy brother, thou
wouldst kill him?"
"I would give a traitor to death for the country's sake. There is no
other way."
"To-night he shall die."
"But with due trial, Effendina?"
"Trial--is not the proof sufficient?"
"But if he confess, and give evidence himself, and so offer himself to
die?"
"Is Harrik a fool?" answered Kaid, with scorn.
"If there be a trial and sentence is given, the truth concerning the army
must appear. Is that well? Egypt will shake to its foundations--to the
joy of its enemies."
"Then he shall die secretly."
"The Prince Pasha of Egypt will be called a murderer."
Kaid shrugged his shoulders.
"The Sultan--Europe--is it well?"
"I will tell the truth," Kaid rejoined angrily.
"If the Effendina will trust me, Prince Harrik shall confess his crime
and pay the penalty also."
"What is thy purpose?"
"I will go to his palace and speak with him.
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