The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-23

/ Where In the Primes Vineenzopf demanded
''He. has been, removed by his attendants 10
heaven be praised bis wound Is mot danger
'''Tis wellie exclaimed Henri. And now TAXI
heed, cousin To.morrow you are chief In com
u tons Duke 81 man,aa y, Viii dhs sy
| to lament his son and brother"
as you please, my lisge.g = r,sloned Do Movers
md you will find my warning fsarfully verified
| II you neglect It,. Arouse the suspicious OF
Catherine do Meiies. and oil is lost Her party
| is stronger thhn your own. Her majesty, per-
eeiye' he continued. carslessly locking In that
direction. has quilted the grand gallery She
secret messenger to ascertain It's object II
must be- brought to a close. Pardon my free
dom sire. Danger is not ceremonious."
80 hnd," said Hsnri
Be ruled by mo, my liege" con inued the
/ duke and your crown shall be preserved with
out risk without bloodshed. will meet plot
| with eounter-plot: stratagem with stratageni .
and turn the weapons gf your adyersaries
against themselves One life only shall DO saerl-
"tTbe life of my brother p faltered Henri.
| mo. sire, that Of your rival in tho affections
Of the Esclairmonde that of the Chevalihr erich
Sang -dieul though shall not regret to be
| freed from u rival so formidable as Crichton.
see not how bis destruction will insure the sne-
"On him rests tho ehisf reliance Of Catherine
de Medieis-o Of the Due p'Anjou, On him. do.
"JesusP' exclaimed Henri smelling at a fiacon
which he took from his sscareslle.
! In heaven's name let him die cousin Order
| his instant execution II you think proper"
In good time. my liege And now lot me
counsel your majesty to command some of yonr
youthful MOBILES and gentlemen TO enter the fists.
or to engage IN such knightly exercises Ms may
INDUCE your lynx-eyed mother and her mou-
enes only TO tho business Of tho tilt yard"
Well thought Of. cousin" replied Henri,
than ths withdrawai d our loyal attendants
from our side ut critical conjuncturs ike the
PRESENT. dare not will not hazard H. j.
insinua ed Dc Movers Many months have
elapsed since the gentle DANES OF your court
had 81 opportunity q witnessing spectacle 90
suppose you make trial Of tho strength, and
spain, against The tigers ately presented e yo,ir
majesty by the Grand Signor Amurath I'LL, or,
II you think that match unequal. against the
''Or Italian foxes interrupted Henri. mo,
De Movers, were the lion w,a,rsled should hold
az eY Of n an En oa 81 e s E
fight, ] will now put II 10 The test"
FBravolg exclaimed the duke.
Il have a Wild Spanish bull. black as Pluto.
and fierce as Chiron" continued the king, he
shall sustain the hounds attack Bid his keep
ers bring him forth. and chain him 70 the stout,
est post they can find in the lists Mort~dieu
twill be brave sport he added. rubbing his
hands with pleasurable anticipation
De Nevers bowed and retired, Henri RazAd
after him a moment in silence, and then adj
dressing his chief valet. said quickly, Follow
him. Du Hal1e. and let ms know with whom be-
copversess Take note ~ all hs does. Awayf-
strangsl" hs muttered. everything, whether OF
love or peril in which nm concerned, seems to
not ut ali. compsre.e - said Chieot. who Ind
overheard the latter part of the monaroils self
comp,m a he is your destiny
In his hand rest sour crown-your life--your
| MISTRESS
"Henrjot," said tho lester. with look that IN
became his w0nted laughter moving vfsaes
! for the first time IN my life an serious
And the last, hope. gossip" returnsd the
no. eompere. | shall be more serious when
am buff9on to Francois Ill, by my bnublei
had rather they should carve me monument
ike that Qf rheveun de Saint Lgier. the firth
full fool Of Charles ", OF 5enlis. than what fear
shorl y happen And, II will happen unless you
"a nd what Is thy caution my moor gossip2H
Place your faith in griehton,. CHER Hegriot.
tainly lose one Of the best Of masters. and France
will as certainly gain one Of tho worst ~ kings.
truck by the TESTERS unfeiened. though III j.
cgous emotion, Henri seemed To rellsct for n
short time. 3e then motoued tho Scot 70 APP
proaeh him "Chevalier Crichton.y he said u
your charge / enfrust this unis-a / may 70.
stand me- and you too. messeigneurs ms added
looking round. the suspicious entertained Of
have been entirely dispelled by The DUO do
Movers. recall my accusation. and beg you to
dismiss u from your remembrance.
murmur OF astoni5hment and dspeasure
was heard among the cQurtiers.
Have your maiestg's permission b defy the
unable TO repress his iDdisnation. and to exc
tort from his own lips an av0wal Of his treasonT
It is needless. mon cher. He has cleared him
self from all imputation Of guilt"
You are the dupe Of this willy Italian, nv
liege." returned the Scot ss.th warmth; The il
fe2n knight and disloyai gentleman"
The duke is abseur, msssire." said Henri
anxious to put an end to tho discussion.
On his return will hur the epithcts in his
teeth"
BE that task mine,1 mied Joyeuse. ''you
have won honor enough. Ny sword Is eager 10
leave the seabbard.'
II have n vow tO defend his majesty against
al traitors. exclaimed saint-Luc, and claim
the right OF challenge"
His be the right. who first shall affront the
caitiif" shouted DEpernon. striking spurs into
Agreed p cried Joyeuse. following the baron 8
example. We shall see who will be first in the
'Holdl messMgneurs,' ejaenlated Henri. ar
thoritatively. Let no one stir from heace on {
pain Of our sovereign displeaaure."
niiye-dienj exclaimed Joyense, chaflng witi1s
vexatlon. Your majesty shows more favor to-
traitors than to your loyal followers" &
BE patient mon enfant,' returned Henri f
y othsr % hfa riondS shall I not Be- iore sos
Meantime forbid ali further allusion 10 this
matter, after the banquet we shall hold secret
council at which thou. saint-I nc. D'Rpernon.
Crichton. and. trust. my brother of Navarro
will assist: TIL then. keep guard upon yoara
speech and actions. Cheyaler Crichton q word
with you"
by my patron. the Evangelist" said Saint
Luc. struggling his shoulders. Il am com letcly
In the dark"
And T." rejoined DEpernon. Henri seems
bewitchGd. Like n love-sick daKnse no will
and he will not He evidently distrusts Dns
Nevers, and yet will not ayow his suspieions"
He has good reason3. doubtless, for his cat~
ton" observed Joyeuse; viii be sworn this
false Ike has betrayed his own party and pur-
chased Henrps favor with the head Of his COL
leagues. am, moreover, Of opinion, that in
lieu Of peaceful meiee by torcblight we shall
have q sanguinary. conflict with swords and
sharuened iances. 30 much the betteri Perish
the Nedicis anu her train Of Italian impostors
priests. PRISONERS and panders. II we can Tree
Henrf,s neck from TINS Intoierable yoke. he viii
And thou ;" interrupted D'Epernon, laugh
ing.
"A duke. peradventure." returned Joyenee
. En- attendant. we 10 have duel between
two rufiians in the art Of offense The horns ~
the bull Will trust, avenge the injuries inflicted
by the teeth o. mat aecursed hound on nay gall
liant charger Bavieca,"