The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-07-23


NO much of his power. and had heard too
many Instances of his fierce temper and reso-
lutte will, to presume on short impunity or to
expect the future with anything but diffldenco
and dismay,
The exclam alton of my companions on com.
ing in sight Of Blois aroused me from these
reflections. I Joined them. and fully shared
their emotion as gazed on the stately towers
which had witnessed so many royal festiy-
tiles. and alas one royal tragedy: which had
sheltered Louis. the we'll beloved. and Francis
the First, and runR with the laughter Of Diana
Of Poictiers and the second Henry. Tho play
Of fancy wrsathed the sombre buildings with
q hundred memories: but though tho rich
plains Of the Loire still swelled upward as Of
yore in gentle homage at the feet Of the gal
liant towers. the shadow OF crime seemed to
darken ALL and dim even the glories Of tho
royal standard which hung idly in the wind.
We had heard such reports OF tho fear and
suspicion which reigned in the city. and Of the
strict supervision which was exercised over all
who entered. tho King dreadinR a repetition Of
the day Of the barbados. that we halted at q
little inn q mile short Of the gate. and broke
up our company. I parted from my Norman
friend with mutual expressions OF esteem. and
from my own men. whom had paid of in the
morning. complimenting each Of them with o
ubuubOm0 pEebcut, Will IcoHuB VI Ielot
equally sincere. I hoped. but the hope was
not fated to be gratifed. that might mover see
the Enaves again.
II vanted leas than an hour NJ sun act when T
~. m - tha CO... s.w 600 g., Govt -,
rus up " inc se'e' 10" p"ces III irohe y.
mademoiselle and her women: as II I had
really been tho intendant for whom the Nor
man haa mistaken me. we louhd the guard
house lined with soldiers. whose stern features
''-SS ''~'~ -'~~
shere Tor mere effect. who scanned US very
narrowly as we approached. The fact, how
ever; that we came from Tours, city stu In
the Kings hand. seemed to allay suspicion.
Once D .he strasts and rdIne IN single Ala
bstWsen the honsss to anu the windows Of wbicS
slsbtsst ,u H a. os the
air. esperisnesd moment Of huge relief lei"
This was Blois. We were within a few score
yards Of the Bleeding Heart In few min
ute. S.es should receive aauittancs and be free to
usa Ioo',n'u Ny 'he tac' tn"t was 1oout "
sr from Mme is De Ia vrs to the
xb.t o. court naa spoiled IL seemed to me.
lad, had eSsr nos.osssn iSp SSa sti, maintstnsS
and had maintainad throuahout tina ionrnsv
the cold and sronioior. attit,Ja ossnm.d ~
s .Ao eoiu ana suspicious attitude assumed ut
sollcitude on NV bebaf or tbe sliphtest
sense that We waro ino,rr,na dan,ar IN har
;ssryss. She had not SCRUBBED constantly pro-
even safety and 50 great 1t seemed to me was
her sense OF self-importan ce that She held her
eeli exempt from the duty OF thank ing any hui
Rhan creature; | could not deny that she was
peautlul; nay often thought while watching
Rsr OF the day when saw her in the King OF
NnVarres anterhaInber In nil the glory OF her
charms. But felt none the less that / could
! turn my back on her-leavng her in safety
S wv regret and be thankful. indeed. that
AZ WIN such thoughts in my breast l turned
sno CORNER OF the hue de St; Denys and came
Sso omee up00nh tne bleeding Heart, small but
ooSihn stuoa nostelry situated near the end
an, ana opposite the church bluff.
WAY, came forward AS we halted. and looking
fntodd A. mademoisslle asked what !
thax oI hod do un enat dhe mouse was full. and
ba ey ma no sieepine room. the late events