Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-05-26


I Unsuspicious of evil, he would have
drained it at draught, had not the king,
whose c6uDtenance instantly cleared, laid
his hand upon his arm.
Nay my good uncle he said, your viii.
lingness to oblige US is enough
1t is our royal pleasure he added, that
the bearer of this cup shall drink of it to
the confusion of the enemies o. our crown
and persona
As Henry said this, he fixed his eyes
keeDly upon the counteDance of the servit-
or, who, during this conversation, haG been
vaiDly striving to conceal his increasing
agitation.
He turned slightly pale as the king push
ed cup towards him. Nevertheless, he
said in clear, steady voice:
i pray your majesty TO excuse me. ]
have made a VOW that no wine shall pass
my lips until my own wrongs be righted.'
1t that thy reason?' said the king with
significant smile. We shall see. Here.
Eric he added, Offering the cup to
large greyhound that was coucbed at bis
feet.
The long, smooth tongue of the noble an
lmal had scarcely Tapped the last drop
when, staggering, be fell lifeless upon the
floor.
hing Henry sprang to his feet.
treason ! be shouted, bringing his
clenched hand down heavily upon the table,
and glaneIng With flashing eyes around up
on the astonished cou-tiers, who. following
his example, arose and stood looking at
each other IN terror and dismay.
trust that your majesty will bear Wit
ness said the Duke in an agitated voice.
that would have drank of the CUP, had
you permitted me-
i would that the hearts, of all present
were as loyal as thinep said Henry, lay
ing bis hand kindly upon the Dukes shout.
der.
Yet we'll do know be added, glancing
dsrkly around, that yonder knave has o
master at whose bidding he has done this.
Away with him If he reveals the name
OF his instigatOr, he may find mercy at our
hands. If he refuses, he les at the break
of day!'
During the scene, a slight female figure
had been vainly striving to force her way
through the body of armed men, who, fear
tul OF further treachery, had gathered
around the king.
As soOD as Henry observed her, he babe
them stand back, and beckoned her to ap-
prOach.
With pale cheek and unsteady step the
young girl cbeyed, and throwing herself at
bis feet, Clasped his knees.
'Rise, fair Maiden exclaimed Henry
this posture i'll BELTS the preserver of Eng
lands kingp
Il will not rise, sire,' returned the sup>
plant, until you have pardoned that un-
happy man, my wretched, misguided faith
er, whose wrongs and sufferings have near
ly bereft him of reason. 1t is his life that
l ask at your bands =
What? exclaimed Henry, with frovn,
'the lite OF my attempted murderer? Me-
thinks that is strange request, LADY,
My liege.' said the maiden, impIoringly,
remember thine oath Break not thy
klDgly oath. Let me not feel that in saw
ing my sovereign's life, l have become q
parricide?'
There is some strange mystery here,'
said the king addressing those around
him. Let the man be brought before
me-
The criminals brow did not blanch as he
stood before the king. who, regarding him
sternly, said:
What prompted you to this deed Of guilt
and madness p
The wrongs and insults heaped upon me
by your own hand ! returned the accused,
giving look as stern and naughty as his
own.
Now, by the holy rood, thou lest kuave!
exclaimed Henry, angrily. Il knew not
until now, that there was such person as
myself in merrie England
Thou shOuldst have known it. The son
Of Sir Phillip Darcy, who fell at Bosworth,
fighting for his king, should not have lin.
gsred all these years in poverty and O5scu-
rity:'
"Sir Phillip left no son. He was an
impOstOr who claimed his estate and his
title
i am that imposter,' said the man, rais-
ing his head haughtily, as he spoke, and
get, nevertheless, his son and rigbtrul
Thy look and bearing showed thou
speakest truly said the hing, in a gentler
tone, for he still hid in ereatful remem-
Drance the Grave knight who fell at his
cut hand on 10 victorious field of Boss
worth: But why didst thou not present
she proofs of thy birthright?'
L did, your majesty, but was unable TO
obtain hearing. thrice sought persO-
nal Interview, and was thrust from your
gate with indignities that nearly maddened
me. then went to France, my mothers
birthplace and mine. Collecting the most
conclusive evidence of the validity of my
claims, transmitted it to you by the hand
of a trusty friend but that evidence was
rejected and price set upon my head.
returned in disguise to find myself an out
law in the land, whose peace my father
purchased with his life. The rest you
know
Who is the trusty friend of whom thou
speAkest?'
Sir John Trevit, who is now present,
and who will bear witness that what say
is true'
The king turned dark look uuon Sir
John, who stood pale and trembling, the
very picture of gsilt and terror.
'Ha! l understand he said. It is upon
him that conferred the Darcy lands, sup
posing there to be no be ir. He has dealt
treacherously by ne both. But will at
tend to that anon.'
On account of the wrong we have un-
Willingly done thee,' be added, turning to
Darcy, and the debt We owe thy daughter,
we not only accord thee FREQ pardon, re-
Installing thee in thy rightful Inheritance,
but make thee peer of the realm, an honor
which we should have conferred upon thy
gallant father, had he lived to receive il,
and which we trust, will be worthily borne
by his son.
You have made me more than that
said the grateful man, knseling at the
kings feet as he spoke, every vestige of the
pride gone, that naught but kindness could
subdue, you have made me a true friend
and loyal subjectp
Amen = responded Henry. Now 20,
and forget not all thou owest to the gentle
daughter, whose loyalty and fiIial devotion
have saved thy life and mine
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