The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-14
ESCLAIR MONDE.
A Thrilling Romance Of the Reign Of
Henry iii.
CHAPTER ~,

aion tnat prevailed in his vicinity. that for some
space the truth or falschood OF the report could
II The crowd was fearfully incenscd. They de-
manded that the assassin should be given up to
their yengenmce na m bay nrsd orwari
| at tho sides. in front. in all directions. The
archers stationed as foot guard around tho
carried oil their legs. The principals Of 'he
colleges immediately beat retreat. and bctook
themselves for refuge to the hnll 9i thG lnstitn-
sumed very omnious aspect. Bludgcons were
waved in the air: blows were dealt indscrimi-
nntny and many u pretended random stroke
wiped off old scores with some rigid discipina-
rian who had not bcer sufficiently alert to effect
his escape. In vain did the Rector strive 70
check this rising storm. lie voice wont TO b9
listened to with awe. was unhcard or unhecded
amid the tumult.
:" Los aux Ecolos'" shouted the scholars.
- Los aux Ecoiosi" cried Chico' who. safely
oscoDced within the gateway, eyed the raging
think Of the screaming OF pack Of gulis pnfore
q tempest Mischief is sure to be brewing"
Their cursed croaking rssSmbe- ina. ,a OF thn
might end in croctation | pr phesiod evil
| from the momen, beheld this rabble" .,
| II trust you will rather approve yourself
Yates in its poetic than in it1 prophetic sense,
replied Brantome. 81 own my mind misgivos
MethinLs. my lord" said Rene do vlIeuuir TO
tho Rector :" 1t wero well to nip this riot in the
bud. some lives may else be st. bee-th'
appfoa apar him from ins ss grasp q Cchtan s Mort
dieu my lord. they will tear him in pieces this
must be prevented. we must not stand by and
The butchers!" shouted Joyeuse;, "Chrich-
ton himself win Be- endangered BY mZ , hall; J.;
''% Stay. my lord. an instant. impioIe of YOU"
sSsir sSsa Saelence s % viii % amongst ,Ssm myself
'"Sy Hna s acco%pasied by TIC grand master Of the
College Of Navarro. the Rector forced his way
s ns ssps hs psss e Of st said piper
non TO the vicomte, who was channE like high,
metted steed with impatience. IF they heed
los aux Ecoles." replied Chicot. with laugh.
We shall have y pleasant specimen of their
chivalry anon. BY my marotte, they, are In no
mood TO listen to dissertation now 49,
"yTis n waste Of time" cried Joyeuse. for
bearance is thrown away. When the King =
ars now can their Rector expect obedience from
theml To my side Larchant-en avantr' And
drawing his sword. and attended by the captain
Of the guard. the yicomte flung himself mead
Intelligence that Crchton was unhurt some
what abated the frenzy.cf the multitude ~ su,,
ened with instant immoation. Deprived Of ut
stunned by the bullets of the students. 1t was.
only IN this perilous extremity that ne recovered
his power OF speech. Win force that could
from th r hold and shouted to Chrichton for
aid He WIS instantly retaken. and his cries
drowned by a roar OF mockery from the ruthless
Call on .Criehton for protectionr' shouted
Carav,ija, who had b3en Apromi1ent Instrument
In assailing he unfortunate Scot. and who 1n-
dulged in savage rejoicing ut his situation. a.
well might the serpent sue for protection to the
him thou won dat have slain. But thy country
man, thou seest. turns deaf ear to- thy plants
hal hal" 49,.
ton who with his broidered kerchief was busod
in staunching the, wound o. the Geloso. and
who ad only caught ths yer Ha exclamation Ias q ?,
countryman Of mine 2"
Ills wen 40 Senior Crichton.' replied Cara
vain, ITO his et,rnal nfamy be II spoken.
Hear mo, noble CricbtonT shouted Ogilvy.
whom the Spaniard vaiuly cndeayored to 81
Ienco, think me not guilty , Of thls fouI a. a.,
dishon red. 1 would not perish charged with n
decd which my soul abhorreth. ain no aS'sasein
am Jaspdr Oylvy Of Balfour.'
Hold" exclaimed Crichton. consiGning hiH
vet inanimats burthon rthe care of a by yStthd"r
i.nd pressing towards Ogilvy, let ne tpeak
! with this man. Give me some token That may
! knos thou art he wnOm ihnu callost thyset
Thy voice brings back b gone days; hut ! can
discern nou,,ht Df ia par Ogllvy III thote blood
You would not know my vsagn. were it freed
from its STAN returned OZlivy. We both nave
grown to manhood since we met: but you VIII
call TO mind moonlight cruise upon the LAKE
Of Cluny. years ago. when noble youtn wae
saved psrfnaE asa N M Ta,sr n Io me s
TO- day il hath been proud Let me but establ isl
INV truth with yon. honored sir. and these hell
hounds may do their worst
''iou have said enough; am satisfied. more
than satisfied replied Crtchton. Messieurs
re ease his young man. He IL wholly guitless
Of the crime laid to his charge. i will answer
for HIM with my life"
The scholars replied with laugh Of inorcdu
No have only his bare word for his limo
cence." replied the Bernardin. "Appoaranoe
arc sadly against him
II il knife was within his vest when We
, dragged him from the Senor Cricbton. adde's
Ca'ayaJa, holding up IN ensansuineo blade
"tor los keveiauons de san Juanl 'his. me
thinks, IL proof unnnswerable."
A volry of exe crations answered this appoa
} to tho pas. ions OF the muatude.
'Ihou tiest." cried OGiivy. struggling to Sc
, my, dirk hangs at my sirde-woud it were nov
within my grasp!
And he thrust his hand into the scots tori
doubgt. Hat eneam4d he. suddeniy, awha 4,
, diamond ring. with the Gin er Of tho unive sity
| He j. a robber as well as an assassin"
a sudden light seemed TO break upon Crich
, ton. EEw.
, Let the accuser and tha accused both b.
l brought before the Rector, ne cried.
5 murmur arose amongst the scholars
+ ''Jie would shield his cnuniryman," they vOci
! feralod: we are satisfied of hi guilt"
but you are not 70 constitute yourselves nj
Judges" replied Crichtpn. sternly. Deliver
him to the proper authorities let that Spanard
, who Sta d. forth his a"euser be secured: and
: ain satisfied.
Mighty well!' returned Caravaja. All ge
/ for my excltous in sei1tng the assassin is t. b.
/ accused Of tho crime Invself But i you are +,
, . readily gulled by your countryman's subterfugo
! SENIOR Crichton my comra lc, are not so easily
r imposed upon HiJo d Dios they know mo to-
vel e suspect pe q any such enotmit';; -.
Y The scholars'of Paris are apt to taNe tho lav
into their own hands upon oc 'asions like tn
present where the guilt of the offender is mani
} festly established said the S"rbornist- 1t Il
1 the pa OF their privileges to aludicat'
!, th-i own causes. and they aways viii
ing to abide BY the consequences OF the
) own decisions. We have senten ed this man e
rIn the gauntlet of the rhools. aud he snail no
/ e,cape. Wheref ore do we delay. comrades =
"Ay wherefore ?" rejoned Caravaa.
Beware" shouted Crichton. in a voice Q
thund r. how you proceed to further acts o
viol .nce. Ny respect for your university ha
thus long withheld me; but | will not stand b.
and see outrage committed"
! n am with you.' said the Engi@h student
. Simon Bloupt, advancing towards MIN. and still
followed by his huge bulldog, your country
man shal suffer no wrong, while | ha staff t.
+, wield, or blade to draw in his defence. And a
TO the merits OF his case, have as little doubt o
l l. inn hap SS1Irp If f.lIf