True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-06-24


like the blunterer he was, had made the
Duke of Suffolk his ambassador, whom
King Francis receiving with cordiality,
entertained with private interview.
"Thy grace is well aware" said the
French king, chow materially it would
interfere with my interests were her maj
esty, who is the loveliest woman in the
kingdom, to wed subject Of nine. She
is TOO young and beautiful to remain a
wiA0 ( hereiore the Duke of Suffolk
had bethink himself, and"
"My duty to my king must annihilate
all intrgues and all thoughts Of self
His majesty mistaketh in thinking other
wise."
"Think again Few have queens
hand and dover at their option. Thy.
peace with burly Henry, Wolsey will
make for thee. Thou art silent Let
me call an adyocate!' and the silver bell
he tinkled was answered by the royal
page. Writing and sealing brief note
the king handed it to him, and they were
again alone. A few moments elapsed,
and the large door swinging on its hing
es, "Her Majesty the Queen Dowager !"
was announced.
Suffolk saw only simmer Of soft vi
oIet shades and sparkle of amethysts,
ere his sight swan wildly and all senses
became absorbed in hearing, where he
stood concealed by the dark tapestry,
while her voice like silver chime broke
the silence:
"My maidens were masquerading, and
il was more convenient for me to wave
ceremony and visit thy majesty, than 10
receive thee!" aG
THE queen dowager," said Francis,
with mischevous twinkle Of his eye,
"halh not forgotten one Suffolk"
"Mention not his name to melt she
cried vehemently; "Rave not | tasted the
beginning of quiet pleasure, that thou
must taunt me with recolleclions OF a
dead joy?" :" 80
owe were about 10 mention that this
duke once losta bride by too scrupulous
observance of what is, at best, form
loyalty. lie hath now the golden chain
of opportunity in his hand, let him not
lose it. | leave thy majesty alone with
him!" and the magnanimous Francis
passed from the room. A moment the
queen glanced amazed around her, the
next, she perceived The duke, and sprang
gladly forward, but hesita,ed and stopped
half way, while, laying her hand on the
back Of chair beside her, her eyes fell
and fell, ill the long lashes swept her
cheek. At last hand took hers; an arm
on her waist drew her forward; face
bent to meet the downcast glance.
"Whom seeketh his grace of sufiolk!"
asked the queen, coldIy.
The arm and' the hand relinquished
her. "The queen forgetteth the lover!''
he replied, reproacelully.
"The lover hath long time forgotten
her!"
ellis memory suficeth to recall the eve
when she vowed never to play him false.
Was it possible he could forget"
"a question easy TO answer"
"The ambassador to Spain and the In.
dies knew nought of the deeds of those
two courts around which all his thoughts
revolved, till few long days agone."
"And what errand ,s6ao bringeth him
to our poor company"
"His majesty OF England requested
the presence Of his royal sister once
more"
"And if his royal sister refuse!'
"Nay. His messenger can but bear
back such answer!"
"And if" said she, raising her laugh
ing eyes, she should bear back with MIN
the royal Duchess of Suffolk? an old
flame Of his, yet but just seventeen? "
"Can it be! Do dream!" cried Suf.
folk, a rich color flushing his dark cheek.
"Speakest thou truly!"
"Now--or thou shalt never wed her! "
answered the happy Mary, as meeting
his welcoming embrace, the tears and joy
she had been SO well restraining, burst
forth together.
There was rejoicing and revelry at the
palace that night not half so rich and
gay as that of year past, but owing nc
sadness nor any fearful mist ON its shi
ming surface, for Wosey, who had ac
companied the duke, had united the LONG
separated lovers, and all the court joinet
in their delight with happy and radian
festivity.
But although blnf King Hal. having
taken no part in the ceremony, had, OF
first being apprised Of it, withheld hit
congratulations and uttered in their place
!, sundry threats of the tower and axe, yel
he finally, al the intercession Of the pret-
ty Anne Boleyn, il was said, and the
powerful Wolsey, granted his royal for.
giyeuess and yolchsafed an equal amount
Of appreciation, sealed il with all broth
4 erly appointments and all princely deco
+ ralions, as he rode with Suffolk along The
4 golden lists, beneath the smiles Of lovely
: ladies, 10 meet Francis the Firstin friend
lily tourney on the plain between Ardre.
and Cuisines, known as the FIELD or THU
. lCLoTH or Gohp. W.
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