The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-07-23
ESCLAIRM MONDE.
A Thrilling Romance Of the Reign o
Henry III.
CHAPTER xxx.
THE TWO UENRtp.

tho King 81 Navarro until he should receive
some Information q Caiberine's disposition TO.
wards him and "perplexed In the extreme.
thai no message had. m vet, arrived from her
majesty. Henri ILL., uncertain what line 81
policy he ought 70 pursue. and glad Of any pro.
text ~ gain further time. Instead 81 advancing
~ question tho Bourbon. as be had originally
intended. bent bis cpurse towards the captive
EnRlishmen This plan however, was defeated
with the earnest solicitations Of Rosni. who rep
resented. ~ the most moving terms. tho psrlis
macy M"a eeassariIy II insoys himself his
people. aud his religion, came suddenly to the
resolution of throwing himself upon the goler-
psity 81 his royal brother. Accordingly, when
Henri Ill turned aside to confer with Blount.
he stuck spurs into HIS charger. and rode to
words him
passed between the two tnonargha. Though
eaeh IN secret. disirusted he other. both deemed
prudent o asspe AZ sf o. ,nboendsd don
actsr. but. his long. experience Of the
vaiois. while Ii prevented him from being
Hpnris dupe, satisfied him that any advantage
which might accrue 10 him from the Interview,
similar aftince. Throwing himself. therefore,
Instantly from bis steed. he attempted, with tho
wfeAtest cordially, to take tho hand Of the king.
With tho intention OF proherlng the customary
Henri II hewsyer drsy back biz s, stsed ss be
our riaht hand could we suspect II OF heresy nor
can No consent 70 take yours. tainted as It ls
cys ~ Rom ps thst yoa
come hither. like the .prodigal son 10 confess
yoqr indispretops. 10 iInplore our forgiveness,
and 10 solicit to be received once more into the
induleeht bosom Of our holy Catholic Apos-
tO,ig. and Roman church. -
sire" replied the Bourbon. II own that nm
IN mach the same predicament "a tho unfor.
tunats wight 10 whom you have likened mo. l
have. W this moment. more nose than Kingdom
more Uare than coinAmore hppo than faith
more regard Tor your majesty than tho religion
Ahe more reg.ra for yosr body ,s 10 POUR
lras Year hs bsns anS saw
bead or two upe n his rosary. May now in
quire 70 what fortunate circumstance owe the
sing1iariy mi informed about you and your pro.
ceedinss, am told YOU are al. enemy find
you our beat Of friends. | learn that you are ut
and subjects 10 tire and sword..I tins you es
blthe. companion rs ever, and almost unat-
tended; NY last accounts arc. that you ore bar.
riuAdod within the walls Of Pau Nerac my next
are. gathered from your own lips within tho
Walls Of the Louvre. bee how one may be de-
'e!yva ,,r ,o.,os,v il mo-, ae.s,xss IN nv nro.
aions Of ftlpndship." replied the Bourbon. cor
daily VIII i piease You to command your
ssnsemen to stand further {; 9fTf r,,,
my attendants" replied Henri Ill Il am curl
ops 70 question this bold knaye.1 he added.
GIHnrtuG az BlDunts lou may reserve your tale,
Il you please. for the ear Of our oonfessor, whom
you will permit me tolrecommend In the hope Of
accomplishing your eonyerston;
Your eouieHgor. Hirel" calculated tho Dour
And ut the tail Of the priest the headsman,"
added Chicot, You will not then foil to profit
by bs instruction. and for tho third time get rid
III any SCI uplee ofconsoience. The laeonie mes.
ango Of his late Majesty ChaflosdX.. TO your cou-
ain. Henri of Condo. had other merits besides
what measage was that gossip =" asked
Henri Ill. affecting ignornnce.
Meesc. mort on DaAtillelv replied The ieater
Our Bnarnaia will remember II by the token.
that about the same limo no abjurod his own
Cnlviniatic herosics'
cried the Bourbon ileroey; If thou dnrest To
push thv mischeyous pleasnntrv further. not
even thine own inHigniieanee, OF thy royal mas
tors presence, shall prevent my infietlng due
ubas iseIncnt upon thee
Since you decline answering my Inquiries ~.
spccting tho motive q your visit, brother. said
Henri ILL.,. In his hlHndeat necenB, I will not
press the point But trust you will not object
70 remailn.ing near my person till return to the
Your majesty has only to command me-"
And Ms you have no attendants excepting tho
Baron dc Koani. ! give you your choice Of six of
my own gentlomen. who win continue constant
= understand your majesty. am prisoner. p"
did not say 80. brother. Choose your at
my choice III readily made sire shall name
but one--the Cbcvalior Crchton. ! leave The
nomination. Of the others TO him"
You could not have made n better election"
obHsryed Henri Ill, wi b smile.
II think not. said the Bourbon.
am sure not, added Chicot Forgiveness
becomes n Christian prince Madame Marquee
rite VIII highly applaude your generosity and
se do ad Henri e. ,.s Ill And
tone he had previously adopted. and which by
those who knew him was more dreaded than the
mDet violent bursts Of Indignation "as tho
sOtlutE AT n end md will hive q fur
Their occasion Tor II, entreat you to resign your
sword % the custody Of him whom you have ap-
pointed your principal attendant"
MY sword sire 2" exclaimed the Bourbon, ro-
coIjng: , ,..,,. ...,, ~, =,
The king OF Navarro looked around. On all
sides he was invested by danger. Tho whole
circle Of the area In which he stood brisled with
pixies and spears. Above the halborta Of tho
swityers rose the iayelns of the Scottish guards
and above the lavelins OF the scots CLEANED the
long lancee of D'Eoornon's gallant. Gascon
troop Here was stationed n company Of archers
there band of aruuebussiers. On the right
we're arraysd the youthful mobiles. under the
be distinguished by their gorgeous apparel and
nuttering pennons. on the left was drawn out
the Humptuo. ~ retnue Of the Duo de Nevers
Nor was this all. nearer circle of tho kings
body.Eaard eneompassed him. Every hand was
upon Il sword hit-every glance fixed upon him
A. he carnessly noted all this hostile prepara-
ton. the Bourbon turned towards his counsellor
boHni. who stood leaning upon the handle of
his sword Immediately behind him. Not
word-not sign were exchanged between
them But the monarch understood tho mean
ing Of the cold stern look of his counsellor At
thia moment, the rolling OF drums mingled
with the sound of other martial instruments,
wnH heard from the outer courts Of the palace
Harkl the tambourl' exclaimed Henri Ill
Fresh troops have entered the Louvre"
by your command, sire Z" asked the Bour-
bon, In tone of dspleasure.
Our aullects are careful of our safety an
swered Henri III, evasively.
They ought to be SO. sire" replied the Bour-
bon, your majesty has well earned their love
and when were the people Of France ungrateful?
But against whom are all these precautions
taken2 IL the Louvre In a state OF siege or
have ~" hnrTesses OF your good city of Paris
broken into revolt2'
NO, u1vullur. our good city il at present FREQ
from faction or tumult; and Il il our intention
tw.sa the ~ ~ Heavenl 30 maintain It's tran
guilty undisturhed'
you ysi.isVt suppose would be the nstiga-
tor OF disorder sire" said the Bourbon II
have drawn the sword to protect the rights OF
my people, and to uphold their prosecuted
creed. not 10 wage war upon your majesty on
any terms which shnli secure TO my subjects the
immnniiies and religious federation they seek |
VIII al once enter into a compact of truce with |
your majesty, and place myself in your hands
~ hcstage for the due observance of its con |
iitions.r
SO "a. ri.