The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-09

lies Of France. who were eager upon vile wu 81
sion to array themselves under tne, DanneIs ~
their monarcb's chief favorite. and to distin-
guish themselves with the snowy scarf whlcn ne
same prodjgality Of cloth Of gold aid velvet was
not here exhibited, as In the preceding caVai-
cade: ,, Ia ,o,s4a
Ne leur failoit une petite piece.
There was no lack Of "tlting furniture en-
blazoned shields" gayer troop was n I'VE,
seen. Nor could greater contrast ma yyn p
Of their hilarious leader seemed to have diftused
itself throughout his company. Success hp-
ea[ed to Dc T bsord b n ' ssnu Of augber aud
the iingling Of arms; nothing seen nut '',S
waving Of plumes and anners. the gil.eer VI
helm and spear. and caracoling OF cQurs9fs,, e.,
ComnIeteiy armed in a suit Of polished steer.
Joveuse rode charger barded with ung bel 20
grand couvrechief OF silver tissue euEun Mitn
azure fringe: and wore n scarf q Wnlte sils'
richly embroidered thrown across his lett snoul,
der. From his morton noated a lambreduln q
sa,hGd satin and beafngs lis handsome
countenance was radiant with gaiety anu ne
conversed in an anitaatod hummer WIN a
knight. who careercd by his side: ana upon i,
whom even more than tho vicomte the attention
Of the gazers was fixed. Nor was the appearance
Of this cavalier undeservlng mo aui.lI a.io,
he excited He seemed the very mirror OF
chiyalry The experienced horseman nppiau1eo
the consummate grace with when No sat Dis
courser "a powerful and % ohy.
riders coat Of nall. and the ease Win wh.ch ne
ever and anon compelled him to perform me
balotadee croupades, and other graces Q, the
nigh manege. alluded to in the following ALTER
alive VERSES
yite virade.
Pompante pannade.
Sout sOuevant.
Prompte petarrado,
while the female portion OF the assemblage mar
Yelled Mt the exceeding beauty of feature. dls-
closed by tho open vizor Of bis casque. and the
manly symmetry OF the Limbs. doiined oy ms
light and euriousy -fas hioned breast plrte'
a., aud aflli
housings of hi stesd were Of white damask.
diapered with gold, and bordered with mlneyer.
His chamfrin was decorated, IKE tbat OF ton-
zaRa with n su perb houpe dc plunes. ana siml-
larry accoutred. From the crest Of the knight
depended a umbreuuin Of slashed six and ms
surcoat wns woven " his b'azon, . non rum
pant azure armed. and langued gules.
Following this preuN cheVhinef rouo WV
eaauires in liveries Of azure and white the on9 4,
carving his painted lance on tho coroner Oh
which WINS fastened knot Of ribands: the gage.
doubtless Of the dame in whose honor ne was
about to run course the other bearing SILVER
shield with the device Of u dragon vert, spouttihI
out fire. and the motto. Loyal au mort inscripf
In blue characters upon n scroll.
When Y became known 70 ne ,nn inieraSt
was no other than the Admirable Cflchtoh. tne
adversary Of the PRINCE OF Nanfua thelr aeol ~
nations were 50 loud ana uea,en,ng an ~ OBJ
tain n nearer Wow Of his person and features.
that Il required the application Of both partisan
and sword on part of the attend nts TO keep
bnck the rabble while the object Of their curosi-
tw apprehcnsive of some such tumult taking
place us occurred on the preceding day at the
university was fain tg set spurs TO his charger.
and to urge his companions into n quicker
movement in order to escape from Observation.
by my halidoml exclaimed yoy9use, as tney
reached the grand portal Of the Louvre. ana
found the space before II fnves ed with a gay
confusion of ltters. caroches, steeds. iacqueys.
and pages In various and resplondent ilVerlesL
| TO Judge from this rout we shall have goodly
attendance ut our Jousting. You muSt 90 your
devoir galantly. mon cher, for you VIII nave tne
| eyes of all the chivalry and beauty OF France
upon YOU There is not magnate Of our court,
whose coiors do not discern amidst ,yon rout
Of servitors., But we are late Those knaves IN
| the slashed doublets form part OF the tram o.
| our challenger's padrino Gonzaga IL already
.Retter be the last to enter the fold than the
| first to Quit II :" replied Crchton. smiling. But
| whom have we here? BY saint Andrew my Cos
sip, Chicot. SO hol Bayardp he cried. patti,n9g
meek q hs sa s"sr TSG his
patience by arching his neek. champing at the
Bit snorng and pawgE dne The Scot
| the Jester approached him with an odd serto-
| comic look.
| the jester in tone OF mock defiance.
Crichton. from thy brother Siblot, TO- shiveer a
marote AGAINST his eoc KS ha ha s sm
| restrained from entering into second quarrel
before my first is disposed Of 2
| Il know it," answered Obicot in an under
| tone. But you must offer some response. yea
| or nay to my appeal. Here is the missive. he
| added delivering u perfumed note. sealed and
| secured with asilken thread. to the Scot; peruse
| 1t. and deliver me your answer without wrong OF
! supersticerie."
| THE cipher Of the Queen OF Navarrep ex-
| claimed Crchton as he regarded the billet
! nay, then. it is indeed combat a outrance."
| would advise you to decline the encounter
| or rather peaceably to arrange 1t" returned the
Jester but In the meantime. will 1t please you &c
| read the cartel, and furnish me with some token
| Of your intentions to convey to my royal mis-
tress.'
Crichton hastily broke open the seal. and ms
| his eyes glanced over the contents OF the note.
| slight flush Of anger rose upon his cheek.
| Il will rather perish than accept tho terms sht
proposes" he murmured. tearing II in pieces
and scattering the fragments TO the breezes.
Hold. gossip" cried Chicot reserve tina
thread Of gold. am to take that to her MAJESTY
AZ sign Of YOUR acQuieScence.
Never" answered Crichton. sternly: tell hel
I have burst her chains. She would have somt
token-ts WE'LL" he added, withdrawing his
gauntlet from his baud, and giving the bezoar
ring to the jester let this gem he proof To her
that neither fear her threats. nor will accep
Of her tenderness"
Par Sainct Fiacre en- Brief" cried Chcot look
ing after him with smile OF derison, as n
dashed swiftly through the teway, Il vii
prove a better friend to thee than thou de
servest This ring will well beseem my owl
finger while this thread" he added. picking vi
the fastening of the billet, will perfectly conten
her jealous -naiesty of Navarro"