Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1893-03-11
DULY Welded.

the period, their shining accouterments
flashing like the fire Of diamonds as they
caught and reflected the sparkling rays of
the midday sun.
Their heels bore the golden spur, denot-
ing their knightly rank, while their horses,
which were of the famous breed of Elan
ders, were caparisoned, like their masters,
ready for the fay.
The elder, who was listening to his com
panion's conversation, appeared to be some
where between 30 and 81 years of age-his
deep gray eyes, set under "A firm and mass
i've brow, impressed one with a sense of their
owners power and steadfastness, while the
well cut aquiline nose and curly auburn
beard added a further air of dignity and
nobleness to "A countenance striking in its
manly strength
His companion, Of somewhat slighter
build, was "A fair haired youth, Just verging
into manhood. His form gave promise Of
probably equal power with his senior when
time had ripened his muscles and set his
frame.
The one was Pierre du Terrail, Seigneur
de Bayard-the Sir Bayard of history-sans
peur ct sans reproche.
The younger was his erstwhile page, Sir
Arthur do Beaufoi, known commonly az
"The Golden Knight" by reason of his fax
en- hair.
80 you have thrown down the gantletf"
remarked Sir Bayard to his companion II
fear me your antagonist will prove your
metal in no mean degree. He bears the
reputation of being one Of the bravest
knights that ever bore a lance, and, me
thinks, Arthur, you have been somewhat
OVERLOAD to thus lightly challenge an arm
30 stout and stalwart. But young blood
will out, lad, and as the deed is done we
must do our best"
"YOu cannot blame me, surely, Sir Bay
ard, " replied Arthur, "the provocatiOn was
on Signor Colonna's part, and his assertion,
which | feel convinced was leveled at me,
was made in tones so decided and clear that
all around might hear
His words burn in my soul, All English
are towards and braggards.' Well, he shall
find one here to ram the falsehood down his
throat or perish in the attempt We meet
tomorrow at daybreak.
by the bye, Sir Bayard, heard ye the
rumors current in Milan today that the
Venetians had retal1en Brescia' Think you
that il is truef"
"Yes, it is so, Arthur, and we shall march
in few days TO regain the town. Couriers
have been dispatched to Bologna to the
Duke Of Nemours for requirements, and
Immediately they return we shall proceed
"Methinks, lad, we had better turn our
horses heads, as by the time we get back 20
Milan the day will be waning and it will
not do to Overture ourselves today, with to-
morrow's work in view. What are the con-
ditions Of your meeting'"
1--WE run three tits with the lance, and
II neither is ENDORSED dismount and fight
with swords"
Signor Colonna was no mean adversary,
and, being in the prime Of manhood, he had
the advantage Of his opponent in weight
and experience
The insult and challenge had happened
exactly as Sir Arthur had recounted, but
the real reason which uuderlay their ami
mostly was the twin passions, love and hate.
Lomb hardy had been for two years in the
hands Of the French, and the Duke de Ne
mours, nephew of Louis XII, had become
governor Of the province.
When the city Of Brescia was first taken
by Louis army from the Venetians, the
Knight Of Bayard, with his troop Of horse
among whom was Sir Arthur de Beaufoi
were the first to enter the beleaguered city.
The conquerors billeted themselves on the
nary men at arms-arquebusiers and arch
ers-despoiled their victims of any valua-
bles they could lay their hands on.
The house wherein Sir Bayard and Sir
Arthur took up their abode was occupied by
Count Antonio Scartelli, wealthy noble
man who was on bed Of sickness, and his
family consisted Of his wife and two daugh-
tiers. The two knights, although enemies,
were received by the ladies with signs of
contentment and even rejoicing.
They knew that under their guardianship
their home would be safe from the hands Of
the common soldiery, and their own persons
protected from violence.
The French arms having proved victori-
Gus throughout the province, peace was pro-
claimed and victors and vanquished com
mingled in terms Of friendship. The two
knights remained as guests where they had
entered as enemies, and the heart Of one
yielded itself up as hostage to the youngest
daughter of the house, the lovely Alicia
Scartelli.
Sir Arthur de Beaufoi had a rival in the
person of Eduardo Colonna, who was dis
family related TO the princely house Of Co
lonna Of Venice
Alicia herself favored Sir Arthur, but her
father had granted the Colonna permission
TO advance his suit to his daughters hand
Matters stood thus when the French
forces occupying Brescia were recalled, and
Arthur, having obtained the sanction Of
the Count Scartelli, pleaded his love so
successfully that when he departed with
his comrades he left as the accepted lover
Of the beautiful Alicia
His two years Of probation were nearly
expired when the news reached Milan that
Brescia was again in the hands Of the
Venetians, who had surprised and retaken
the city from the French forces left to
guard it.
The morning following, on which the
meeting between Sir Arthur and Eduardo
Colonna was to take place, broke beautiful
and clear, and the two knights were early
astir, and after making a substantial meal
set of, accompanied by their pages for the
field Of battle.
They were the first to arrive on the