The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1869-06-28

some particular errand, he continued
quickly:' idga+El 3 2aialha a91ai haE
MAKE known thy request, my young
duke, for if It's nougbt too hard for thy
king to grant thee, thenihis word is passed
that it shall BIO given thee" and with
these words the king now awaited the
announcement of his visitors object il
coming. icr BIT b. sb,o9g--e n
" Most kind and gracious sovereign,
thou hast received me with such condo.
scensiou and good favor, that / can but
feel sure it bodies well for my future wei
fare. WhyI have sought thy presence is
briefly told-'tis that ] may obtain thy
gracious majesty's aid in liberating q
young and noble-hearted maid from q
loathsome prison coll. wherein she is now
confined in lieu ofmyself, who have just
escaped from thence BY the exchange o.
garments with her and passing the senti.
mel at the door in the guisee Of a female
and here as the young noble perceived be
had gained the full! attention and sympathy
Of the king, he proceeded to relate to bis
majesty, as briefly as possible, the story
that the girl Margery had told to him,
also adding the manner of bis own arrest
and subsequent confinement in the tower.
At the conclusion Of this tale, King
James exclaimed, in tone Of hasty re-
solve, while his countcnancc was clouded
with deep displeasure. eas
I'VE knew not there was such base
villainy amid our court mobiles, as thou us.
cribest to this youthful Lord Edgar Dun.
barton, whom l have frequently seen and
spoken with at our royal gatherings.
Yet, thy words must be true /; and this
unprincipled noble shall be punished as
bis crimes merit. He and the French.
man, Monsieur Dalgarno as thou calls't
him, shall both meet due justice at our
royal handsw and uttering this resolve,
which fell not unplcasantly upon the ears
of tile duke. the king touched silver bell
upon the table and summoned an attend.
ant.
A moment later, and the former usher
who had shown our young uobleman into
bis majcsty's presence appeared, and avail
ted the further order Of James. s ,.
I"Send to our presence Halbert, mas er
Of the guard, and bid him hasten with all
possible dispatch" we're the commands Of
the sovereign. Then, when the man had
gone to obey his message, King Jane.
listened to the warmly uttered thanks Of
the duke. tlF1 y5s. n 7. 'H
J The young noble again bent his knee
before the monarch, and with impotuous
manner expressed his acknowledgment Of
bis kindness.
'p"Most gracious sovereign, thou hast
already assured me Of the nobleness and
tenderness of thy sympathy with those
who are in misfortune by listening SO
kindly to my tale; and l now feel con-
WINGED that thou art about to continue Thy
goodness, and give the order for the re-
lease Of this Imprisoned maid. can
repay thee simply by my thanks and
loyalty in the future. But my
heart is deeply impressed, ana can never
forget this interview in thy majesty's pres
euoo to-day" tv @ f1.F1
"Say nought more Of it, my noble
Young duke. Il has pleased our gracious
self to list to thee. aud to take steps on thy
behalf. This would have been dore for
any who are in distress, had tue tidings
reached our ears Of the sufferers; but, as
we have said before, it gives our gracious
self a greater degree Of happiness to know
that, in assisting thee, we serve one who
is to some degree known to u.s." replied
the king. aa9ahl ~
At this time the conversation was inter.
rupted by the appearance Of Halbcrt, the
commander Of The royal guards attached 10
the palace Of the king; and James turned
toward the officer and made known bis
wishes.
+, "Thou artto take sufficient Of thy men
MS thou deemest best, and 60, with the
Duke de Bridgenorth, this young noble
whom you sec 10 our presence, and tel
the keepsr to give into thy hands young
maid, by name Of Margery, whom thou
wilt find in one Of the inner cells. Ate,
that, this young duke will guide thee te
the dwellings Of two unprinciplcd mer
whom l command thee to arrest in III,
name Of thy King, aud have them conveyed
to this same prison and confined securely
within its massive walls !" spakc the king
"Your majcsty's commands shall be
respected; and I only wait the time tt
accomplish them that thou art pleased t,
set," returned the officer Of the guard, a.
he stood after making dutiful obeisancc, ,
few steps distant from the king.
go now. There is no need Of delay
and let thy work be quietly DONE" sale
James. .
The officer bowed humbly and signiGet
to the young noble that he was ready t
depart; and the latter, who now took I
like similar adieu Of the king. was follow
ing Halbort out, when bis majesty calle.
after him saying: d sa'5rii
"Return to our presence sometime OF
the morrow, my young duke, and let u
hear from thy lips the further particular
of this matterw and the duke replict
with fitting language TINT he would b,
only too happy to enter his majesty's pres
ence again, and tell 10 him the SEQUEL O