Musad

And once we got in there, they accused us of being spies, both from Musad (ph), for U.S.

CNN Transcript Jan 22, 2006 2006

For some time they remained in my apartment; and I found, by the conversation that passed, that don Palayo and Musad were to spend the whole of the day together on business, and that I was expected to partake of an evening banquet, that had been ordered in honour of my brother.

Cava of Toledo; or, the Gothic Princess 1812

Musad was enchanted; he paid the treacherous soldier the gold, and then gave him into the care of his guards till he should perform his promise; then setting himself at the head of some chosen troops, he left don Palayo to pursue his march unmolested, and with the utmost expedition followed Alphonso and me through the mountains.

Cava of Toledo; or, the Gothic Princess 1812

I thought it, however, most prudent to let him know my situation; and eluding the vigilance of the spies that surrounded me, I contrived to send him a letter, beseeching him to return as soon as possible, and free me from the odious Musad, who had dared to insult me by an offer of marriage: having sent my letter so as to be certain it was safely delivered, I felt myself more composed.

Cava of Toledo; or, the Gothic Princess 1812

Musad rushed on, and making a furious and well-aimed blow at the prince, he carried away part of his helmet, and broke his uplifted sword in pieces.

Cava of Toledo; or, the Gothic Princess 1812

Palayo had mourned the sad fate of the duke of Biscay, whom he loved as a brother, and determined to revenge him; and if not too late, rescue his sister from the hands of Musad.

Cava of Toledo; or, the Gothic Princess 1812

Musad has fortunately fixed it for the hour of midnight, and a great feast is to precede it.

Cava of Toledo; or, the Gothic Princess 1812

The cool and brave Alonzo, trusting in the goodness of his cause, and the protection of Heaven, parried with skill the strokes that were made at him with unguarded violence; and, watching a favourable moment, thrust his sword deep into the side of the vile Musad.

Cava of Toledo; or, the Gothic Princess 1812

The banquet was long and wearisome; seated between Musad and my brother, I felt myself completely miserable; and as I often turned from the odious attentions of Musad to look at don Palayo, and ask by my eyes what was the meaning of all this, and how it would end, I fancied I saw in his countenance the utmost anxiety, concealed from common observers under the mask of joy.

Cava of Toledo; or, the Gothic Princess 1812

I wept and sighed over it, and consigning it to my friend, I waited with the utmost anxiety for his return; but, alas! no messenger returned — no letter, came; and, if I was to believe Musad, Palayo himself had appointed the celebration of the nuptials for the next day.

Cava of Toledo; or, the Gothic Princess 1812