The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-10-10
Philip and Louise.

The names given in the title of this
story are cut in the stone walls of q
room in an old building in France
which was once the property Of Csrdi-
nal Mszarin. The story runs thus:
It was cold cherries night during
the regency OF Anne of Austria. It
WAS wet too. % wet that the garments
OF man who was passing through the
gardens of the Pslais Royal hal be-
como thoroughly saturated.
de made bis way hastily, nor slack
ened his speed until he reached the
gate, the key of which he had lost or
forgotten. Aftsr . vain search he ut
tered an exclamation OF surprise or dis
may.
The situation was, indeed. an unpleas
ant one. for the path he had trsversed
led ooly to the apartments of the
Queen mother, Anne Of Austria. and
the hour was an unscssonable one
Moreover. he could only enter his own
apartments through this gate, for the
man shivering with cold and fear was
the willy statesman. Cardinal Mazarin
For some time be walked to and fro in
sheer vexstion. and then WAS forced by
extreme cold to attempt to climb the
high fence with iron ratings. that
seemed TO defy his efforts to reach the
haven he sought. II was Just possible
he might do this without disturbing the
guard, who were stationed at either
end Of the fence.
But accustomed % be WAS to political
climbing, he WAS in this desticed to
ignominous failure. for his Cardinals 3
robe caught on IN iron point, just - he
thought himself safely over; and he
could only call Justify for help.
This adventure Of the Cardinals WAS
Arst whispered in . saloon, and then
spoken boldly OF, by the young Count
Philip de Villensuve, who WAS noble
man Of great wealth and very hand
some. He had lived q somewhat gay
and reckless life, WAS admired BY
Queen Anne, and was . favorits at
Court. The antiquarian Delsrue
asserts that the Qusen-motber was at
that time secretly married to Mazarin.
who feared and was Jealous Of the
young Count, and had long been seek
ing some way to effect his ruin. Now
he was resolved. Fear and jealousy
had become bitter hatred. and on a
charge of treason Philip was impris
oned.
He was not long, however, 10 max.
ing his escape, and astonished the lords
and ladies Of the Court by appearing
among them in velvet doublst, gold
fringe aud pointed lace, entertaining
ell within bis circle by rslsting his ex-
perience - prisoner. until the en-.
trance Of the Lord Cardinal, when be
was again arrested and taken back to
bis cell.
Again the Count escaped from his
hated prison, and again appeared
among his friends in Court dress, which
news was Immediately carried to the
Cardinal. Before the evening had
ended, and while he was converting
with Clara de Hauntford, the guards
| led him from the brilliant saloon. and
placed him, manacled and blindfolded,
| in close carriage, 20 that the gay
csurtier had no idea where they were
taking him but knew by the distance
that it must be far away from the Bas-
tile, the gay court he loved 90 we'll, and
the fair.haired Anne OF Austria, whose
displeasure he had incurred by 90 unfor-
tunate and ill.timed pleasantly.
At length the horses slackened their
pece, and leaving the carriage, the
guards took the prisoner through long
and winding passages, keeping him
olindfolded. until within the room
which vas hsncsforth to be his prison.
This room was low and long. The
stone walls formed % arch overhead.
and the window was barred and
double barred; whils everything around
was mouldy and fast going to decay.
Before the sense of bewildsrment
had passed away. his jsilor came hob.
bling over the stones. on his crutches,
for he was lame. and had but one arm.
Why am here 2 the Count asked,
looking gloomily around. The Bsstile
was better than this
1t for the Cardinals pleasure; and
should you escape bystratagem from this
place, your jailors are to be hanged In
the courtyard below-Louiss and /.
Louise r repeated the yoang noble.
man. Who 10 Louises'
Ny daughter. am too lame 70 60
to and fro all day long. Louise will be
yeur keeper; 20, while I hold guard at
the entrance. Louise will be in the pas
cage, and will attend you faithfully.
Never fear, she will guard you faith
fully, for she had orders from the Lord
Cardinal.
Il she yoargs the prisoner asked.
Yes, young enough; twenty. or there
abouts; msyhap you'll fall In love With
her!
The Count observed . sarcsstic
smile upon the fathers eoontenanos. -
he went hobbling away through the
The remark was cruel one for q
father to make concerning IN unfor-
tunate child, but disappointment had
msde him bitter. for he had oncs hoped
great things from the marvellous beau
q Of Louise.
The Count fell into meditation which
was interrupted BY s:turning Of . key.
The door slowly opened. and. what did
he aeey Ueformity in it, most hideous
espect-1warfcd deSormity!
"A complexion of wonderful purity
and fsirnees. an abundance Of hair fall
inc Ia soft uasses upon the bent shoul-
dora eyes largo and. lustrous. features
| e recnlar q though chisslled from
mar6le. and an exprsssion that changed
rapidly from sympathy 70 sarcasm. q
| - psisonsr. Sorgstfal Of al slss stad-
IA k~e cn0f0nR.