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

When the armorer had completed his office,
and Cricbton. alfred in MAGNIFICENT sun OF
russet-coiored mail sent him by the eic ,,,as
cas1ue upon his brow and return 70 inc UT
yard, a page In the royal livery suddenly ap-
peared at the entrance Of e pv INC n anu enmld
recover from the establishment into which ne
was thrown by this unlooked-for visit, Catherine
INV presence occasions you surprise mes
sire said the queen. with agracious salutatlon,
which Crichton haughtiy returned. nor Will
that surprise be diminished when you learn tne
motive that has brought US hither."
ITO whatever motive ! must attribute your
malesty's present. .condescension.' r"turned
Crichton coldly, Il am well aware, from your
smiles, that some new danger Is To be appre-
hended." c,--..,.,..
Crichton," rejoined Catherine in a tone OF great
courtesy and apparent candor; my enmlty TO
YOU exists no longer. In vanQuishing Gonzaga
YOU have and AM am assred Tat your
nature Is too, chivalrous to refuse mercy TO
PROSTATE foe" ,.. L.
night said Crichton, regarding the queen dis
irustfully, land the Machayelian precepts with
which you Internationally favored me; Need |
remind you that words are the cloak meath
which the sword is hidden"
You have nothin more to apprehend from
me. messire," said Catherine, a slight shade
passing across her majestic features unless,
indeed you wantonly provoke my resentment.
pledge my royal word that / am come hlther TO
confer with you In amfty.
and trusting Coligni." rcJoined CrIchton; now
it was kept. the CORY gibbet Of hontfaucon best
Grant me patience. heavenl... exclaimed
Catherine. in an altered voice; you will not.
then, accept my assurance Of friendship y,
No by the Saint Barthelemy, madam.
answered Crchton, sternly.
GATHERINGS quivering lip proclaimed the
struggle she underwent to reprte,ss her almost
uncomfortable Indignation. Skilled, however,
In the mastery of her emotions, she did instanta-
neously repress it, and waving her hand 70 the
attendants who had withdrawn TO the outlet Of
the tent at her approach. she was leit alone Win
Chevaier Crichton,D she said, in deep low
tone you are brave but your bravery amounts
| to folly. OF what avail are these idie Auhts
We understand each other.
! We do madam" replied the Scot.
| And with this understanding why should We \.
As friend or foe: our purposes are SO ind rs d
ubly connected. that to separate one were 10 q, De
You are in a position to make terms with me
| Propose them. Let not your ambition dread 100
high a flight You have boosted that your an
c,.stry is noble-regal-
"TRe blood Of the Stuarts flows in my veins.
said Crichton proudly; ..u,-o:a ,,
/ If j have heard Alright, your sire Is
I Sir Robert Crichton, my father. is sole advo-
| cate to James of scotland, Interrupted erich
ton; Our religious opinions are at variance. OF
! had never Quilted my native land.
! You did i'll to leave it in Its season oil caians
jtv said Catherine. "a prey to heresy and re-
beIlion One hand like yours, one voice potent
as your own might have ayailed to check. II no
| avert this widely devastating storm. Chevahei
I Cricbton. your lovely queen weeps away hei
hours in prison. 1t should have been yonr aim
| as faithful Catholic ana loyal suolect 10 nave
effected her liberation.
You have, unwttingly. touched upon chorC
that vlbrates through my heart madam, saio
the Scot. his color mounting and his CHANCES
kindling as he spoke. To rescue my beiovec
queen from her opprsssors L would willingly
law down my life. | would accomplish her de
lfyeranee or perish in the attempt, did not al
awful bar prevent NE. .
What bar {? F" demanded Catherine. with sont
appearance Of curiosity. 80 c..,.e
fathers malediction, replied Criehton
with sudden change of tone. Iour MAJESTY
has spoken of the devastation which heresy ha
spread throughout my unhappy land. Her tenn
rIes have been deEccrafed; the lire that burn
upon her ancient affairs has been extlngufshed
her reverend priests have been driven forth
But this is not all. Into the bosom Of her fami
lies these new doctrines have brought fierce an
bitter dissension Irreconcilable hatred ha
snrrne 10 where love before existed. My sir
(alasl that il shout be sol has embraced the re
formed Faith. have remained constant to th
, creed Of nv ancestry-to the creed OF my eonyie
ton and in behalf of that religion in the cause
!. my injured queen, / should have taken up arms
when was OF years to bear taem, had nc
, my sire placed between my sEJfo and the ban