Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1872-05-23

clothes for his service. Vainly did he
question the shrewd Ruy as to the con-
dition of his unknown benefactor. Ruy
informed him that the gentleman was In
the service of his majesty, and that
presently, when he had finished his col
iation. the Senior Don Paez would come
to him, and talk of his prospects for the
future.
Accordingly. when Sanchez Coelio |
had dispatched an excellent breakfast, |
the king still wearing his disguise en-
tered.
The first impulse of the grateful
Young man was to raise the hand of the |
supposed venerable Don Paez to his
LIPS. and thank him for his kindness,
above all for having prevented his COM
hitting 50 fatal canine as suicide.
Don Paez listened to him with atten-
ton. young gentleman, we-that is,
| am convinced that the fearful act
which you contemplated last night was
the result of famine, which had depriv-
ed you of your reason. AS we have
taken some interest in you, and are des-
ir0us of providing for your future, We
that is I am willing, since you say that
YOU are a painter of portraits, that
You should take a likeness of my
self But on one condition, that it be
finished on the feast day of Our Lady
Mary of Mount Carmel. We intend
this picture as a present to our-my-
daughter. Can you paint so rapid
ly?"
Il can, sir.
'My servant will pay you two hun
drGd ducats in advance for the said pic
turc lie will also escort you to lOdg
ing | have prepared for yOu and to
81, 7 will ra,Noir for 40 cittipU of
picture. | am, az YOU have doubtless
discovered, employed about the person
of His Most Catholic Majesty, and our
sovereign often passes these apart
ments and as he objects to the scent of
paint, oil and turpentine, | think it more
becoming that my portrait be painted
without the palace. | am in the kings
person in the day, | can only come to
you at night. Can you paint by lamp
light ?"
Il can sir"
''AbOve all things, mention to no one,
| beseech you, that we-that is, that |
y am having my portrait painted Men
ton my name to no one. Guard your
= tongue, and never come to this place to
u inquire for me; object to persons COM
ING here on business If you require
+ anything ask it of Ruy Gomez; he has
= orders to serve you in things. Tonight
= ~ nine nclocl, | will b. with you.
Farewell"
% B-f,~" Co.lio could answer. the dis
e i-o5 kim had disappeared Ruy Go
olpZ escorted the painter to spacious
v apartment situated in a remote part of
= the civ. There he discovered painting
, uHt'i4'-- canvas, caSrls, pencils and
- rol"r~ ready PREPARED for his use. That
- aisAl. and for many nights following
-. PHf'ip arrived punctually at nine o'clock;
4 detained over night, he came very
l. ..~'v - tl3' morning. The portrait was
Is az .@u'"d with such finish and fine col
ID ori ~ tiat the king, who was a good
Il judi If art, pronounced it master
> piece About a week before it was fin
/ ished, Philip informed his new prOtcge
J that he had mentioned him to his CathO-
II lie majesty, who appointed the follow
i ing day, at noon, for the purpose of be-
coming acquainted with the new artist,
e and also to fix an hour for sitting for a
IS portrait of his royal self. | will not
Z venture to describe the feeling Of joy
/ with which CocIio heard the news, or
e his vision of future glory, eliminating
e in a brilliant marriage with DOna Esta-
/ fania
Principally at the stroke of midday,
L COclio found himself, with beating heart,
n in the presence of the king Of Spain.
Il 1t would have been impossible for him
? to have recognized who stood before
/ him Philip was at this time in the
l. bloom of youth, Titan had presented
y him to us So slenderly, yet so well
n propOrtiOned, that although he was
"a not above the medium height, he APP
9 peared tall. His hair and beard were
exceeding fair, his brow broad and intel
I'll lectual, his eyes blue, clear and pene-
trating, and his expression majestic and
g commanding. He wore a suit of black
sc velvet slashed with satin, and upon his
head a black cap with feathers. Be
% meath his ruff of fine lace hung upon
It his breast the gorgeous collar OF the
fleece Of gold.
ie SANCHEZ Coelio." he said, in a some
Is what stern tone. 1--WE hear from our
1t good servant, Don PaeZ, that you are an
!. artist Of some skill. 1t is Onr purpose
II that you paint our portrait.
"Your Majesty" said Coelio, bowling
% low.
..Silcnce, interrupt us not. This pic
y ture must be finished by the day st.
a Phillip. our holy patron. There wants
two weeks to the time"
l. Your majesty again broke in Coe-
y Ito.
n '.Spcak not until we have said our
ie say. We intend to be painted in the
:, character of our holy patron, St. Philip,
and will take our first sitting this very
1t ,.1,his r1,ab yo1r noiostT and mo
+ ,ora nap,,o+ ,1,,riortaI:n he tasly ~
2. ,;rt y's rc Pt'i wv e. PHI
d i ','.'' dav boca1se cannot begin if for at
$ irast 'S q wee( oItbongh il is the greatest
e. bonor and ambition Of NV life tn sew,
70 , vomr majesty in this matter"
% .sOur servant Don Pace. assure. ms
)! that Won paint with marvellous vanili-
tv"