Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1879-04-12

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governor of the citadel and see what
he will do for you. And you, who
have offered me the respect and adini-
ration which my presence inspires,
take this order to the commandment OF
the palace and see what will be the
result" .ea III eHYalal
Never had Semiramis displayed 10
much gayety, so much folly and SO
much grace, and never was Minus 80
much captivated. Nor were her charms
lessened in his eyes, when . slave,
not having executed properly an in
significant order, she commanded his
head to be struck off, which was i'm
mediately done. '.i. 20.
Without bestowing a thought on
this trivial matter, Minus still con-
tinued to converse with Semiramis till
evening and the fete arrived. When
she entered the salon which had been
prepared for the occasion, a slave
brought her plate on which was the
head of the decapitated eunuch. 81
"'Tis WE'LL" said she, after having
axamined IT, uPlace it on a stake in
the court of the palace, that all may
see it, and be you there on the spot
to proclaim to every one that the man
to whom this head belonged lived
three hours ago, but that having dis
obeyed my will, his head was sepa-
rated from his body" ht A8.H''T2
The fete was magnificent; a sump-
tuous bmquet was prepared In the
gardens and Semiramis received the
homage of all with grace and maj
esty perfectly regal. She continually
turned to and cOnversed with Minus,
rendering him the most distinguished
honor. aH'
"You are," said she, "a foreign king
come to visit me in my palace; | must
make your visit agreeable to you"
Shortly after the banquet was serv-
ed, Semiramis COMPOUNDED and re-
versed all ranks. Minus was placed
at the bottom of the table. He was
the first to laugh at this caprice, and
the court following his example, al
lowed themselves to be placed, with
out murmuring, according to the will
of the queen. She seated herself near
the three brothers of the Caucasus.
care my orders executed 7" she de-
manded of them.
eyes," they replied.
The fete was very gay. A slave
having, by force Of habit, served the
king first, Semiramis had him beaten
with rods. His cries mingled will
the laughter of the guests. Ever!
one was inclined to merriment. 1t il
a comedy in which each played hi
part. Toward the end Of the repast
, when wine had added to the genera
gayety, Semiramis rose from her ele
waited seat and said: "My lords, tn
treasurer of the empire has read me
list of those who this morning hav
, brought me their gifts Of congratula
ton on my joyful accession to tn
throne. One, grandee alone OF tn
court has failed to bring his gift"
:. "Who is it7" cried Minus. 'H
y must be punished severely
q at is you yourself, my lord-yo
who speak. What have you given
e the queen this mornings"
). Minus rose, and came with a snilin
!. countenance to whisper something
q the ear of the queen.
70 "The queen is insulted by her Sc
y vant!' exclaimed Semiramis.
Iembrace your knees to obtain III
/ pardon. Pardon me, beautiful queen
70 said he, pardon me-" And he addt
4 in a lower tone, 81 would that til
"a, fete were fnished!"
4, "You wish, then, that should a
ii licate - said Semiramis. "But no,
r., | still have two hours to reign" al
at the same time she withdrew h
ID hand, which the king was GOVERN
I. with kisses. ~ pardon not" she "a
in a loud voice, "such an insult on t
RI part of slave. Slave, prepare til
u. self to die J"
a. "Silly child that thou art" So
Minus, still on his knees, "yet g
" way to thy folly. But patience;
Ike reign will soon be over"
Is: "You will not then be angry" 81
I'd she in a whisper, Eat something I
10 going to order at this moment'"
I've "No," said he.
i'd "Slaves," said she, aloud" seize T
IA man-that Minus !"
in Minus smiled and put himself IL
Dr. the hands of the slaves.
"Take him out Of the salon, II
zee him into the court OF the Serag
ne, prepare everything for his death, a
Dur wait my orders" ,~...
The slaves obeyed, and Minus
TO- lowed them into the court Of the
raglio. They passed by the head
nd. the disobedient eunuch. Then Sci