The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-03

merchant would seem inconvenient and
scantily furnished In comparison with our
homes now.
Gilbert was sim smarting with rain
from his qwkwarlness, when a sir WIS
ht, I'd outside. and lovely little girl Of
six years, with fair golden cu-la and
rose and white skin ran into the room
calling out In pretty, piping voice like
q little birds, for her father. a good
looLing young woman f. a sad gown
SAD was USED then Cor dark or quiet
colOrs-attended her, but she did not
attempt TO check her eagerness, nor did
the father seem displeased by the inter
ruptiOn. On the contrary. his face melted
into joyful tenderness as ne took her in
his arms right lovingly. the little maid
treating II all as matter OF course. She
was Sir Johns only child. Her mother
had died when she was a babe. and the
little daughter had no experience Of dis
cipline or severity. Gilbert who was ac-
customed 10 see children kept In strict
submission. wondered what mis- little sis
ter, Mall this WIS the dmirutlve Of
MARY" them would have thought OF
Dorothy, chattering away Ike n maybe,
and stroking her fathers beard and kiss
ing him whenever she chose. But II was
a pretty sight.
Mistress Alice, her gOverness or nurse,
was Master Snivelys cousin. When they
went out TO see the procession, which
they did Immediately after breakfast,
Gilbert was very glad that she walked
with Master Snively, for she could an
swer all his questions. while Master
Snivelys knowledge seemed to be chiefly
Of the time Of the Greeks and Romans.
Al the more important houses were
! gaily decked with scarlet cloth. and there
were fine arches, towers, and payilions,
erected along the streets. Bells seemed
| TO be ringing everywhere in a kind Of
/ wild clamor Of delight and praise; youths
| and maidens passed along, showering
| laurel boughs as they went and singing
| anthems. After the procession had crossed
London Bridge the highway Of Cheap
Side was crowded with n great multi
tude shouting for King Henry. At every
easement and lattice there were finely
dressed spectators in crimson and cloth
ofgold. This was time Of much dress
ing on the part Of men, If women wore
girdles OF cloth-of-goh. harnessed with
gold or silver gilt men too, wore
chains Of gold. and collars OF gold COW
cred with roses and suns made with
precious stones and gold-work-
Look cried Mistress Alice, lat this
bravely dressed gentleman His robe Of
scarlet IS twelve yards wide. and look at
his sleeves that touch the ground, all
splendidly trimmed with furi'
81 have no mind 90 be one of that kind,
said Gilbert. bluntly. "DO you see his
attendants that come behind? They have
wide sleeves, too, and have 10 hold them
I'D with both hands TO keep them out of
the nth Of London streets. Fine fighting
would English soldiers have done. If they
had been so dressed at AgincOurt!"
How does this nobleman please your
asked Mistress Alice, Laughing, and point
ing out one, somewhat Enthusiastically
dressed in velvet and figured satin, furs
and jewelry. "They say he has thirty
five coverings for his head-hats Of bea-
yer lined with silk and damask TO match
his robes, hats Of straw hoods Of velvet
and russell and satin"
But who are these, ALICE question
her cousin. by my troth, 1t is a soodly
band"
"These are the rctainers Of the great
Earl Of Warwick" replied Alice. in an
awed tone. They all wear scarlet and
carry his device. II is said an army in
number are fed at his different houses
every day"
II thought livorles were illegal"
THAT IS true. yet see the blue and
tawny of the Mowbrays! Here they come
down the street"
Gilbert laughed, for It was a queer
sight The men were all I'm blue and taw-
ny-tawny Is a yellOwish brown color
like tan-but their gowns Were blue on
the left, and tawny on the right, giving
them a curious look not unlike clowns
dressed for a circus.
Then there was a shout. IL seemed
TO come from the ground beneath them
and the air above them. so completely
did II mi and blot out every other sound
vvl,a baIfc raa1ed ont AGAIN that daV
London was q city Of bells and the bells
from every church steeple rang for every
experience Of sorrow or JOY. for fire. for
the approach of an enemy, for the peace
ful calling Of the people 20 prayer al morn
noon and night, for death, for birth,
for the welcoming Of a king The air
vibrated with the rich, sweet notes Of
bells near and far-off and Gilberts heart
almost seemed 10 stop beating In the ca
gerness Of his expectation. for the young
king was approaching. Close 20 him were
the dukes. earls and marshals, the noble
French prisoners and the soldiers Of
Aeincourt. but the boy had no eyes ex-
cept for the King of England. lie was
dressed in the purple robes Of state but
seemed unmindful Of all the splendor
about him, or Of anything but the shouts
and the JOY of his people. He was young
only twenty eight years old, and had
no beard upon his face. His eyes were
keen and bright, and his mouth had the
look Of one who could endure hardness.
Gilbert remembered the fine clothes and
gold-work, the pompous retinues of the
mobiles who had passed. and how small
they seemed 20 him in comparison with
this plain but masterful soldier-king. a
true king because first of all true man,
who loved virtue and honor rather than
flnery or ease. They mad stood so long
watching the procession pass that now.
when the king had passed. the day was
near it's close. but Gilbert had learned a
living.