A Tale of a Harem: The Caliph and the Pirate

Osman, a Turkish Caliph, is observed in one of the rooms of his magnificently furnished palace. A slave enters, prostrates himself before his master and points to the arch in the rear. The Caliph waves his hand and the servant dep...

Osman, a Turkish Caliph, is observed in one of the rooms of his magnificently furnished palace. A slave enters, prostrates himself before his master and points to the arch in the rear. The Caliph waves his hand and the servant departs and returns shortly, ushering in the pirate, Selim, a ferocious-looking individual. The slave being dismissed, Selim takes from his breast a locket, inside of which is a picture of a beautiful girl, a Grecian, Osman is greatly pleased, questions his visitor, presents him with a valuable chain, then bids him bring the girl to the palace. The Grecian Lovers: A beach on the seashore of Greece, a Turkish boat containing Selim and his followers draws up. The pirate and several men disembark and creep cautiously toward an old garden wall. Inside Ione, a Grecian beauty and the original of the photo in the locket previously alluded to, is seen seated on a bench reading. Her lover, Leonidas, approaches. The two lovers embrace and engage in conversation. In a short time the lover rises, bids his sweetheart an affectionate farewell and departs. From behind a clump of bushes the vile face of Selim is seen peering out. Ione resumes her scat, giving way to thoughts of her lover as Selim and several of his men rush up, seize and carry her off. In the struggle the young girl drops a bracelet, which is found by Leonidas when he returns. In the Power of the Caliph: Back to the palace. Osman is watching anxiously, A servant enters with a casket of jewels, which he places on the table. In a few moments Selim enters with his men, leading or dragging the beautiful Ione. The Caliph gazes admiringly upon her and attempts to caress her. He is repulsed. He then offers his jewels to his captive. She seizes the casket and dashes it to the ground. Osman is furious and summons servants, who lead the girl away. The Rescue: In a small chamber, half prison, in the harem, Ione lies on the couch, sick, an old servant her only companion, The Caliph enters, inquires about his captive, and when the servant expresses fear a young slave is dispatched for a physician. He returns shortly, bringing the doctor, an apparently old man with long beard, He looks at his patient, then dismisses all from the room, and when satisfied that he is alone, the old man approaches Ione, removes the beard and robe and stands before her as Leonidas. At that moment the curtains in the rear are parted and the Caliph enters. He tries to call for help, but the Greek springs upon him and stabs him to death, then picks up his sweetheart and rushes out of the room. They pursue their way through the streets to the seashore, and a boat is moored to a rock. Leonidas puts the girl in the boat, cuts it loose and rows out to sea just as a band of Turks rush down the rocky path.

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A Tale of a Harem: The Caliph and the Pirate

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