The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-06-04

may be mistaken
1T does, indeed replied the lady but. per-
maps your MAJESTY found the voice 70 which you
ailnde more agreeable than mine
by no means" replied Henri.
!, you would not then change Me for any
otherY asked the lady, timidy
:, Not for my kingdom" exclaimed Henri,
would have any one else in your placel ShO
OF whom | spoke was very diGotent from you.
ma mte'
Are yoo quito sure Of that. siroao
AS OF my salvation, replied HGuti passion
''Of which thou art by no means assured"
breathcd the deep sepulchral voice ia his ears
fhore, again did you hear nothing, demoi-
selisf ,aI asked ,ha King, IN new alarm ..,,,.
L N2thing .d whatever relqined the iady. What
Odd. indeqdln answered Hoari. trembling
lluguonot. Par In Saint Bartheolny you must
reform your faith, demoselle"
Tis thou. Henri de yalois who must re-
| form. returned the sepuehral voice, or thy
! days are numbered
"Averto fp'iom tuam peecatis meisT ex-
claimed the terrified king, dropping on his
What ails your majesty T asked his cornpan-
"Henco-hence fair delusionl" exclaimed
Ilenri-"'a avoid theef'-Docebo iniaeoe Was tuas.
| D0mneN
Trouble not the viruous Hugaenot." CON
I'm peceatis concept me mater continued
Henri. ,.
| Ferneus hath been scandalously clumniated"
| -Ferneliusr echoed Henri. scarcely compre-
\
his terror that the voice had acknowledged Itself
t. belong to the shade OF his mothers departed
physician Art thou the spirit OF Ferneiius
arisen from purgatory to torment me 2
Even So was the response, which SCENES
miqgleAwt dabolieal laughter,
wilVaye nightly masses said Tor the reposs
Of thy soul unhappy Ferneliua," continued tho
King SO thou wilt no more perplex me-, In
tyrosp
Thou must do more" returned the voice.
/ will do anything everything you oDjoin,
gracious Feruclius.' said the king.
Cherish thy Jester Chieot continued tho
voice
AS my brother" answered the king.
Not rs thy brother-but as hyseif returned
the shade Of Iern.lius.
L will will. replied Henri. What more2"
Abandon this vain quest OF tho virtuous Us
cairmonde. and return to her whom thou hast
Whom mean your asked the king some
what perplexed-'to whom have your words
especial reference, most excellent Fernelius-to
NY Queen Louisef"
TO tho Domoisello Torigni' reoined the
voice.
.rorgni" echoed Henri. despairngly- any
1T my former loves were preferable 10 her. Is
there no other altcrnatiyeY
None whatever sternly answered the
spectre.
hal-diablel-a ghost indulge in nerriment@~
this is some trick =" he exclaimed, suddenly. re-
covering his confidence. and starting to his feet.
while with his right hand he nra4ped at some
object near him We have traitors here, no
continued, as steps were heard retreatiDg. This
What in the name of wonder has your majes-
ty been talking about all this timof' asked the
lady with affected astonishment
You shall hear anon. Fore heaven, demoi-
selle. will have reason to repent this conduct
ana your aceomplice likewise will rue his rash
ness We can readily divine who is the author
of this mistaken pleasantly What hol lightsP
And applying whistle to his lips, the doors
were instantly thrown open. and the attendants
rushed in with flambhaux
The torchlight fell upon the monarch and his
companion. Abashed probably mt the presence
OF 80 many spectators. the lady covered her faco
with her hands.
Look up demoisellep' calculated Honri. ar
grily-Nay. will not spare your bushes. de-
pend upon it. Our whole court shall witness
your exposure. Look up, say-if your effront-
cry could carry you thus far, 1t may bear you
was or yeur side, now it s on ours ah l--haf-
Par Dieul-i would not spare you this indction
for E, our r best barony Look up. look up. Demoi-
And forcibly withdrawing the hands OF the
lady. her features were revealed to the general
gaze.
They were those Of Torignii
Despite the presence in which they stood. the
''Diantrel' exlaimed Henri pettishly-" "Dupedi
monde?'
At this moment the crowd respectfully drew
aside. and the Queen Louise stepped forward.
THE Demoiselle Eselairmonde has placed
herself under my protection" she said. ap-
proachng his majesty.
Under your protection, Louisep said the
monarch. n amazement Do you afford sane
madame. we esteemed you too 20 d a Catholic
to hazard even the chance contamination Of a
heretic's presence"
II trust may sympathze with the distress OF
those whose opinions differ from my own with
out orense to Him who is in Himself all
charity. replied Louise. mildly: and in this
case whore innocence and purity have sought
refuge with me- could lay little elaim to Tire
first OF christian virtues Mercy had refused
it. Ihaye passed my word for her safety"
You have done wsely-yery wisey-I must
say; madame exclaimed Henri. c9Dtemptu,
concur with your sentiments. We shall see I
shall not argue the point now There s ono
person however, with whom We can deal, Wher5
IS the dcmQiselles loyal servant1 Where hs
Jrichtpnf He has not taken shelter under your
wing likewise: Your word we conclude il not
passed for himY'
Tho Chevalier Crichton has Quilted tie
Louvre, Henri, replied Louise
'1mpossIbIe!' - exclaimed the king; the gates
ire closed by an express order"
" lie is gone neyertheless,' reIoined Torigrl
"Gone!' echoed Henri. by your eontryance,
madame he added. looking angrily at tho
Ne Henri n l. replied Liss gently neither
lemoiselle sought me alone"
How then did he contrive his fight?" de-
nanded the king turning to Torlgni
The demoisele glanced towards the secret
panel and nodded. Henri understood her.
Enough" he said. Il see it aii but where is
'onr aceomplice the. spectref"
orth Chicot, whose feeet'he had detected peeping
rom under the tsbe. he is -"
Il ne DOCTOR IefheiuS, Tepiieu CnicOG. win
look of droIl contrtion. "pardon-pardon.
ire"
Thou Ferneiusw exclaimed Henri who.
Notwithstanding his displeasure, could scarcely
orbear laughing at Chcot's grimaees. How
lidst thou produce. those awful sounds. thou
reachefous knaveT
by this tube" replied Chicot holding up the
arbacane Of the Vicomte de Joyeuse. you
must own played my part with spirit"
A sarbacaner' exclaimed Henri" "henceforth
Danish all tubes of this description from the
4ouyre. and thou mayest thank our clemency,
ecetful varlet. that do not Danish thee with
hem"
Surely your majesty would not pass SEN
ence Of seif-exle' returned the jester Sire,
ou promised the worthy Fernelius to cherish
ne as yourself"
"Coduin - cried Henri. Il am half disposed TO
end thee to keep FerneiuS company. But
nough Of this Joyense. he added. go with
by followers to the Hotel de SOissons, and IL
hou encounterest this wayward Crchton or the
1ask within its walls place both under arrest
Ill % InSn a on the