The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1891-10-29

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] am going 10 tell you a true story OF little
girl who lived ina n palace and had every hing
that love could think OF or money could buy
Her name was Jeanne d'Albret, and She was
born IN the Royal Palace at Fontaiuh'eau IN
France long before France became o Republic
Tie King of France, Francis J., WAS the uncle
OF Jcanue, her mother being the Kings only
sister Margaret, loannc's mother lived "a
Navarro and her husband was the King Of that
country. Ltlc Jeanne, though only baby,
was very important parsonage She was herr
10 tie Crown and Kingdom OF Navarro, aud 10
great wealth in lands, money and Jewels.
The mother of Jeanne wished very much 20
take her 10 her own home in Navarro, but the
King OF France would not allow the child 10
leHve his Kingdom. BE said she must stay
There aud marry his eldest son, and become
the Queen of France. Navarro WAS between
France and Spain, and the King OF Spain,
Charles ". wanted 20 bargain for her, while
she WHs la her cradle 10 be the wife of hls son
Philip who was 10 become King of Spain.
What these two great Kings wanted was
JranHes Kingdom aud her riches They dld
not care for her
So Queen Margaret had TO leave the baby
Princess IN France when she was only few
weeks ola. She committed her 10 the care OF
Madame dc Silly, wise and noble lady, who
took her 10 palace al Bouray, where she re-
manned for The first five years OF her life.
Although she WAS only baby, She had
great many officers aud servants 10 attend her,
lords and ladies in waiting and official
carriages, horsemen lootmen aud out-riders
too numerous 10 mention. Madame de silly
was intru~tcd with the education OF the l'rln-
cess, aud as soon as she could talk she employed
teachers for her.
When she was only five years old the King
OF France became alarmed lest her father, the
King of Navarro, nj ht send trustv officers 10
AT rnI her - hp nd hgr and her
hold removed 10 Plcsss les Tours.
THIS strong old castle had been made very
secure by Louis Nl. who, being IN fear OF his
life, spent his last days there lest be should be
murdered, as he bad been a very wicked and
cruel King. There was a strong wall around
the castlr, the gates were of iron, and all about
The grounds were traps and pitfalls, 50 that II
anyone approached at night, ho would be
caught in trap, or fail into a pit This
gloomy old castle was surrounded by great,
dark forest infested with wolves and other wild
animals
The Princess Jeanne could not run about
and play with freedom. Her lad in waiting
OF her Governess OF teachers were with her
All the while. Then, she had to study very
hard. She was told over and over again that
she was 20 be great lady like her mother;
that her mother was beautiful and graceful.
could converse la six different languages and
eInbroider beautifully; aud that she would be
obliged 20 study very hard IL she wanted 10 be
grand lady like her mother
The learning 20 embroider was a very hard
task. She listened with wonder TO the accounts
given ~ her mothers work in The Palace IN
Navarro. She was told the truth, for there
were crimson velvcts hanging embroidered
from the ceiling TO the floor, that were most
wonderful 70 behold which her mother had
worked.
Size had also 10 learn court manners: how
ffl y rrs1f
listers. aud how 10 act Oh State occasions. Some
times members OF her household would repre-.
sent these characters when she was being
drilled.
She was a very beautiful chila Her face
was iiir her hair enc, brown and glossy; her
eye. dark violet and She was dressed u silks
aud laces every day and had a great many fUc.
costly jewels. But she knew she was pr,-
oneT Tor State reasons, and lUugca 10 pct away
from the gloomy old forest aud castle, and be
VITA ACT father aua mother. She lived iu con-
EiaIt fear lost her uncle would barter her away
in marriage 10 some i.HOl!c person, or some
thin4 else dreadful would happen.
Very few persons came 10 the Ola Castle Of
Plcs Once in q great while the King Wis.
itCd lCr One day tie news came 10 her that
Henry heir 20 the throne Oh France, Was 10 he
Ma.rcd, against bis Will, 20 Catherine de Med
ici Al lIeso years the King Lad been hold
lna her boz France on the plea that she was 10
bc married 10 Henry add become Queen Of
llaHce. But Ire pledge was broken. ID due
time Henry aud Catherine were married. Then
She Wat more anxious 20 escape from Fic5s.s TO
her owu people dian ever
Ono day Size heard the hunters horns the
hryiup OF the hounds, aud the sturnng Ui the
outer gate 81 the castle and soon the K iug and
Dis rc uur OF iords aud attendants appeared
before hU castle door
JlI..nc Iln joyIuily 10 meet Tie King. She
= a
scHar iDr hcr age 90 that time. She threw
her arms about i5s neck and THANKED him for
bls coming and tutrcaieu him 10 q .0w her 10
visit HDr mother lie did not promise, but
frHtil1 lm4giI aud drawing hcI 10 his side
BE- said:
- aevc news Tor you, Jcauue came 10
Inform vcu tint YOU are bciTathrd aud are
sY0u p sg married 10 tha Duke 81 Clcyss."
1Hevoros At thc King tell iize acath-knell
urol Hnes rars She stepped away q space.
aHE laaug t.m. Htr NHule arincauar changing
ana se. magnificent eyes flashing Grc, she
answered:
"an..I .hal noi marry the Drl.e of Clcvcr.n
The hilZ THs aston bed and indignant that
eucl q cille should sct Lp Ter s. iU agaHsl lis
DC allowed no opposition hc Iuu.f Doe nlpvra.
ln those days Tic Kings dictated i,li Tie mar
llaFe ~ the ruyai family aud CuHrt officers.
fTafl- j. arose boz great Indignation She
could t'e lat lr was lH "a lowering passion.
Nevertheless sho had the couuec Co say:
Ssc, you need nJr bctf0th me 90 the Duke
of Glove. know OF Aim--Lc is .guoJie, and
. viii NOT marry Him"
The l>iug ieit the castle Ia "a terrible rare
and "o1r lganuc Nas greatly alarmed aud very
unhappy. Madame dc Silly was Ia great
trog'. o Jest She should be blamed in Tho matter
and tIiea Do convince tHo child that the KIM
bad tIe authority 10 force her 10 marry the
Duke 0i Clcycs, aud Dc would he bet NOT 20
oacud either the King on The Duke. But
Jeanne remained stcadiast 60 her purpose
shall never consent 10 marry the Duke Of
Cloves.
Preparations Tor the wedding were being
made ad The most costly garments were be-.
lHE prepared lOr Acr, but ahe took no interest
q % the arrangements, but Eep; repeat
ing
So matter how they plan 10 bcdocl, me IA
cloth oi gold and Jewels, 4 will never consent
a. marry tbc Duke Oi tiuyeg"
For years she had desired TO cscape from tic
gloomy Castle of plc-sis. but now when ne
order came Tor her 10 appear az Court, aud the
great non doors ol he castle were thrown omen
f0T her TO pass ont, She shrsuk hack In t,Iro-
When ac reached the Royal palace the Bul,p
Of Gloves FASTENED 70 pay his respects to his
bride.
She received him collly, bui with great re-
bpnct aud dignity. She had never seen him
boiore but her swift keen glauccs penetrated
ell his d6guisos aud Size read has real chnrac.
Ter, and wien BIC retired this was hcr verdict