The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-28

protection commit myself
Il tremble no longer to ayow my love: am, am
Sis sHsps togetherl; ,aiesi'; exclaimed Esciairmonde
1T we're bliss to do so.' answered Crichton.
"Confusionm,,, exclaimed the king ;chlcGt,
our guard" The jester reluctantly Quilted the
BE your wish gratiaed." exclaimed Mar.
guerite. in a tone OF bitter d9risi2n perish
What Is It. Margot?,'
1T IS this.' replied Marguerite, kindling into
fury as she spoke: that the work OF vengeance
may be intrpsted to my hands that i who have ave
their niorsu bangs. must have blood Henri-blood-
his bloodl Call in the guard. Leave me alone
with them-I will see it done. 1t will gladden.
Il doubt it not. Margot." replied Henri. who
had now resumed all the differences ,.' ne haa
can testify. l am in no mood for butchery. II
should need an executioner. l will G IL in your
aid. But the sword is scarcely ,repuired on this
BE it as you please replied Marguerite
lercely. My own particular wrong shall not
"Cheyaler Crichton,," said Henri; advancing
toward the Scot, and fixing steadfa7t glance
| in tone of high and prince like courtesy, need
| remind you OF your voluntary prof1sr OF obe,
when hold it fitting to claim fufllment of your
What do YOU demand, sire r.
| Possession Of this damsel'
| "Crichtonl' shrieked Esclairmonde, clinging
moro closely to her lover, kill me rather than
have his word" said Henri. coldy
He has!-he has!" exclaimed Crichton, in
accents of desperation. Take back your title
take back your honors sire. II they are to be
bought by this sacrifice Take my lfe-my
blood, though 1t flow drop, by drop-but do not
extort fulfilment of q rash promise which, II
you claim, you pronounce sentence upon two
heads far more terrible than death
cd Hsnr a 20 scornna raaardn s bm tbaf V6
word rashy plghted. is. not held binding on
your supple conscience. 'Tis well. now know
Would your majesty have me break these
clingng arms % and hurl her love sen5eless iei at
ynIadee bor aag goo vii not nnoa ua ~.
date
! " or will stab the minion in his arms"
/ Peace" cried Henri, she relents even now.
"Crichton, your word is passed" said EscIair
monde you cannot protect mo-" y
| My arm is paralysed,' replied her lover, 4
tone of anguish
When that WOW was uttered continued
was 0r who would 9nsae hs dss FR
whom you pledged your knightly word exacts
| its fulf1llment-and | know he is inexorable.
Obedience is all that remains: and that you may
without remorse, obey him, / will voluntarily
surrender myself. Think of me no more-you
must not think of me, Crichton-and, by the love
| you nave pGOItSS6u IOI me, Dto6bCH you EDi u
Did / not say she relenteda 2" exclaimed
Henri, tt umphantly taking her hand As to
you Chevalier Crichton. am really sorry for
| your disappointment but trust the order you
are graced with will, in some degree. content
you for the loss of your mistress"
We'll has it been said-place no faith in
princes!" exclaimed Crichton tearing the Jew
eled badge, Of the Saint Esprit from his nesk,
like that Of Nessus. are bestowed only TO destroy.
| Perish these accursed chains that fetter my
Lett, ham all
Of obligation
Grand mercifs rei9ined Fl, Henri .qnoldly, my
thus readily set aside but l Shall take no Of
fence at your want Of temper. cheyaller: little
reflection will make YOU calmer You Scots arc
apt to be hotheaded ! have heard. aud now
experience the truth Of the assertion. | make
all excuses for you. Your situation is NOR
ness, viii answer for the demoisele's safety.
Alons to the banquet" Il
SO saying he applied a silver whistle to hiss|
lips. At the call the valve was suddenly thrown
open. the tapestry drawn aside. and through the
door appeared the ante-chamber full of lights,
on w eher side Of tS the entrance t At tue TIE
ment Chicot entered the Oratory. A peculiar
smile played on Henris features i re ..
exultingly at Crichton
. For my guidance, I conclude, replied Chi,
serve SER e to dire direct your majesty's course"
Mechant," exclaimed Henri And passing
Esclairmonde's arm within his own, he quilted
/ 'Crichton stood for some moments like one
suddenly stunned, with his face buried in his
hands. He was aroused by a light touch upon
Marguerite" he exclaimed returning the
gaze Of the Queen Of Na,SarEse re- with T. E terrible
vengeance complete You have sacrificed vir-
tue, pure affection, at the shrine Of depravity-
me. or do you pant for my bloody Take this
dagger aed plunge it into my heart" :,
No returned In MMaTEassise will
den from her thraldom."
| "Amazement" HC).
CARDS. u.s. pointing to the Madonna, never
more to regard her as q lover"
Scarcely were the words uttered. than Chico(
His majesty commands your instant pres
ence at the banquet" he said. almost breathless
J. "'.HenceY'' exclaimed Marguerite ~
Her majesty the Queen Mother--" added
the Jester. In an under tone
And as he spoke, Catherine do Medieis ab
ruptly entered the Oratory;
Daughter" said Catherine. 1 have sough
you throughout the grand saloon. Why do
find you here, and thus attended M e.
Il would speak with you alone-dismiss thi1
Z gentleman" continued Catherine. glancind
leave as, IS Chevaier Crichton. !" said Margue
rite; and she added. in lower tone. "remembe,
what have said" .4
Crichton had scarcely gained the ante-chsn
words passed between them.
And thou apprehendest the abduction OF the |
Gelosa," said Crichton. The guard report
thou sayest. that Ruggeri's tower has been in /
vested by an armed band requiring her deliver
| ance to them? Difficulties multipfy-no mater
would be equal to any emergency. Where is thf !
mask?"
"As we'll might you pick out a domino in car
nival time as discern him amidst yon crowd
jewellers, No one noted his approach. nor die
any one. that ean learn. witness his departure
For my part" added Chicot, pointing down
wards II think he diSaD pear cd another hael Il
gentleman is saio to be in the habit OF taking hi
departure We're you, gossip, I would hav l
my sword blessed by some holy priest ere ven
tured to engage with him on the morrow @
carry scapulary. an Agnus Del. or other sacre
relic beneath my pourpoinLp
''P4haw" xcfafmed Crlchton. He is ner
mortal foe. But hence good gosslp-to the ban
quet hall-account for my absence in the bes
way thou canst to his majesty. 1 will be ther
anon"
Make yourself easy on that score gossip; l
will divert his inquiries-but when you do az
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