The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-23
when your majesty has obtained POUR own

when your majesty has obtained your own
ss srsss 10 m Re ro" s ssn buns
fChsyelier Criehton.' said the Bourbon, turn
ing In dIspleasurs from his confidant. will you
The Scots color mounted to his temples at The
proposal Your majesty has already appointed
me TO the post Of your chief attendant he re,
cannot accept both offices"
Nor ssp egp ~, e part win. you. mon
addressing the Bourbon, III you will find the
princess will undertake q i9 4, na tn, tho e.9ayoys
my task will DO readily performed. Behold
berl' he added. pointing to the royal gallery.
Behold whom lyon cannot mean-lg
monde@your majesty behods the sister Of Henri
Of Cende-my cousin. your cousin, sire
:. Mort ct domination Esellairm9nde. my cousin
Tsclairmondea Princess OF Condel-Were IL So
but you do not. cannot. expect us to credit your
assertion. unsupported by proof upon point
like thisf"
Il have proofs. sire-proofs Of bsr illustrious
brth-of ber capture ms an infant by Tayannss-
Of her detention within the Louvre by Catherine
proofs which will carry conviction even to tho
Produce them. brother, produce them T. cried
Henri Ill. trembling with agitation.
Let your guard BY souad g. q trump summon
q preacher Of the Reformed Faith and the spir-
tual advisor Of the princess; he Is within the
ia think you 70 deiude US BY the device devices Of
The Evil Ons-of his ministerf' vociferated
Henri III. Think you. we would place tho fab,
word Of our mothor2 Think you We will endure
the presence Of n hereto, and u propagntor of
heresy knowing aim to be- sueh2 Let HIN take
heed how he approaches us-how he defiles tho
hem Of our garnent-how he pollntes our pal
ace. Tho greyo hath an axe-ths Pre- aux Clercs
a stake Montfaucop q gibbet. Heshall have his
periured Huguenot may look Tor ut our hands y
BE oil three his portion and mine, II he do
peives YOU, sire returned tho Bourbon. Lot
him be summoned ! will abide the issue"
BE II 30 replied Henri Ill. aa II he had sud.
denly decided upon the course he ought to
Your guard must seek him within the dun
ge?ns of The Louvre" said Crichton. He Is a
prisoner.
"A prsonerf'' repeated Henri Ill joyfully.
He Is in the hands of Catherine dc Medios, .
continued the Scot
Are also in her majesty's possession" re-
turned Crichton. "Forent Cbretien is adiudged
viii you now forgive yourself. sire2" asked
Hosni IN u low tone.
"Awayl1, calculated The King Of Navarro.
"Ventre-saint-grisl is this season for re-.
proaehes2 Your majesty. ] am well assured g
he added, Indignantly appealing to his royal
brother will see ut IT, reverse this most unjust
judgment. Chretign Is innocent Of ali crime
"Of all, save that Of horesy IL may be-" re-
turned Henri Ill, than which no guilt rs more
beinous and objectionable In our eyes, and Of
which, even by your own showing, he Is
capable. Our mother hna acted in conformity
with our Wishes. and n furthefanee Of
tho interests of the true faith. in eondemning
this Huguenot preacher TO expiate his ofeh seR
against Heaven at the stake. and were our
sanction nsadful 1t should J. readily accorded :"
IT follows. thsn. SIRE said the Bourbon that
your royal word passed 10 ms for the liberation
Of the Princess Esclairmonde is not binding
upon your plant eonseieneef-bhr'
AutiEfv that Ehp iE IA pIinpegu nd I tyiI
keep my faith with you, albeit you are n hereic
brother. Produce your proofs. and, l repeat
she is free.
Your majesty may safely make that promise
now" returned the Bourbon. scorntully
IT produce those proofs Gro midnight. will
YOU fuili your word. siref" asked Criehton, ad-
Henri Ill WIS visibly embarrassed
You cannot fetrent. my liege." whispered the
But iaic cousin" returned the king in on
under tone, we would rather part with our
crown than Esclairmqnde a.and this neeursod
Scot would outwit tho devil"
He will not outwit Catherine dc Medieis sire
said the duke. II will put her upon / er guard
How says your majesty r demanded the
Our word is already passed. g returned Henri
III.
At this moment the Vicomte dc Joyeuse mp
preached.
Il am tho bearer Of billet from the Queen
Mother sire, he said, presenting - scaled dis
'Peatel" exclaimed Henri Ill. as he glanced
over tho contents of the letter. We havB been
too prTCpitate. fair cousin" continued ne, adj
dressing the NC de Nevors. Her majesty
eounsels va to treat the Bearnais with all eour
tesy and consideration"
The duke replied by shrug Of the shoulder
Nay. that Is not ALL added the king "Ahe on
treats us 10 restore his sword"
And your majesty will. of course. comply
with her request
Pardieul no-cOusin
ksmember the fair Esclarmonde sire
All you are right" returned Henri Ill,
hastily That name at once decides me |
know not what credit is to be attached to this
story Of the lovely demoiselles birth. II is pos
sible il may be- true. But. true or false. i Is
plain. II l would hope to succeed in my designs
upon her must now. more than ever yield i'm
plicit obeaience 10 my mothers behosts.." 80
Wisely resolved. vi o"
A reconciliation with the Bearnais will not be
difficult" pursued henri ILL.,. his choler Is as
readily appe99sed as aroused. You shall see how
easily we Will calOic him. fair word or 50 will
make all smooth between us Appronch
brother" he continued. addressing the King Of
Navarro. in n friendly tone: i have done you
wrong. and am eager to make You reparation"
'SirePs, exclai med the Bourbon. springing
eagerly forward
Your hand. trother."
1t is tho hand Of hereto, SIRE
No materl it is n loyal hand and as such
clasp IT. Nay. withdraw IL not good brother I
wish all my court to perceive TINT we are on
he added, aside
"Vive ID RoiP' cried tho courtiers. And the
ShOut was echoed by thousand voices.
II have deprived you Of your sword" CON
tiuued Henri Ill. You cannot reclaim your
gift from the Chcvalsr Crichton | pray you
to wear this blade for my sake he
added. unbuckling his rapier. the hlt Of which
was studded with diamonds. and presenting il to
the King Of Navarro. Prom SO me only thai You
will not draw II against subject Of France"
Il VIII wear 1t for your defense. sire" replied
the bourbon. Your maJesty's kindness will
not allow me for m instant to doubt your sin
certify, but would gladly learn to whom am
indebted for this sudden alteration in your sen
timents."
TO one whose intercession you scarcel,
merit" returned Henri Ill with a gracious
smle-"to the Queen Mother"
Jour de Dieup' exclaim d the Bourbon-"to
herp
Pardon the unworthy reception have given
you. was taken by surprise, and could not d-
vest myself of cert in misgivings. which this
letter has wholly dispeled. will make the best
amends in my power"
Grant me the life of Forent Chretien. and we
are quits. sire
Henri III. was again perplexed.
His life Is in my mothers ha d." he said |
make your appeal to her. You stand we Il with
her. 1t seems. | never interfere between her
majesty and he objects I her displeasure. Yet
5tay If you can induce tn Chretien to allure
his heresiee, | think may venture to promise
you his life"