Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-30

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much dishgured. by patch of plaster
worn across the nose, as though to hide
some wound or scar.
After few minutes. during which wait
ed very uneasify, my lord turned and sign
ed to me to approach. / obeyed. hat in
hand and In a condition of great appre-
hension. To be presented to the king was
an honor disQuietfng enough: what IL my
lord had told his majesty that declined to
bear hts commission through a disapproval
of his reasons for granting me the favor:
But when came near fell into the live
Hest fear that my lord had doEe this very
thing. for the king was smiling contemp-
tuously, Buckingham laughing openly. and
the gentleman with the plaster regarding
me with great and very apparent curiosi-
ty. My lord. meanwhile. wore a propitfa-
tory but doubtful air, as though he prayed
| but hardly hoped gracious reception
Tor me. Thus We all stood q moment in
| or any cenvulsion Of nature that should
/ rescue me from my embarrassment. Ger
| tainly the king did not hasten to do me
| this Kindly service. He grew grave and
seemed displeased, nay. he he frowned most
distinctly, but then he smiled, yet more as
| though he must than because he would.
do not know how the thing would have
ended if the Duke Of Buckingham had not
| burst out alaughing again, at which the
/ king could not restrain himself, but began
/ to laugh also. although still not as though
he found the jest altogether to his liking
| so, SIR" said the king, composing his
| features as he addressed me, you are not
DESTROYS of bearing my commission and
fighting my enemies for me:''
/ Il would fight for your majesty to the
DEATH, said timidly, but with fervor.
yet you are on the way to ask leave to
| resign your commission. Why, sir?"
/, 1 could not answer. It was impossible to
state my reasons to him.
Ihe utility OF Woman's help" observed
| the king. was apparent very early in the
worlds history. Even Adam was glad of
/ ''She was his wife, SIR interposed the
| duke.
Il have never heard Of the ceremony"
said the king. But if she were, what diff
/ ference
why, it makes great deal of difference
| In many ways, SIR" laughed Buckingham,
| and he glanced with a Significance which
| did not understand at the boy who was
waiting near with weary look on his
rretty face
/ The king laughed carelessly, and called
| Charles, come hither''
| Then I knew that the boy must be the
| kings SON. afterward known as Earl of
Plymouth. and found the meaning of the
| dukes glance.
| Charles. what think you of women
| the king asked.
| The pretty child thought for a moment,
| then answered looking up:
| They are very tiresome creatures. SIR
| why. SO they are. Charles said the
| king gravely.
| '"They will never let thing alone, sir"
l
| either"
It's first this, sir; then that-a string or
| a garter a bow
| Yes, Charles, a title or purse or a
| commission said the king. Shall we
| have no. more to do with them?''
| i would desire no more at all, SIR" cried
| tie boy.
1T appears, Mr.. Dale" said the king.
| turning to me. that Charles here and you
| and are all Of one mind i.s the matter of
women. Had heaven been on our side
| there would have been none of them in the
| world"
He seemed to be examining me now with
| some degree OF attention. although made,
as Tear, very poor figure. Lord Quinton
came ca TO my rescue and began to enlarge
| on my devotion to his majesty'S person,
| and my eagerness to serve him in any way
| l might apart from the scruple which he
| had ventured to disclose to the king.
Mr.. Dale says none of these fine things
| for himself remarked the king.
1t Is not always those who say most
who do most, SIR pleaded my lord.
| Therefore this young gentleman. who
| king turned to his companion who wore the
| plaster, and had as yet not spoken at all
My Lord Arlington" said he, lit seems
| that must release Mr.. Dale
Il think SO. SIR" answered Arlington on
whom l looked with much curiosity since
he was Darrelfs patron.
| i cannot have servants who do not love
| me- said the king.
Nor subjects" added Buckingham. with
| a malicious smile.
| Although 1 am not. unhappily. so free in
the choice Of my minister's" said the king
Then he faced round on me and addressed
| me in a cold tone.
Il am reluctant, sir. to set down your
conduct to any want of affection or 10y
atty toward me. 1 shall be glad If you can
show me that my f0rbearance is right -
With this he bent his head slightly and
moved on. I bowed very low, shame and
confusion SO choking me that had not a
werd to say. Indeed. seemed damned be-
yond redemption, SO far as my fortunes
rested in obtaining the kings favor
Again l was left to myself, for the king
anxious, as l took it, to show that his dis
again to speak with my lord. But in a
moment to my surprise, Arlington was at
my side.
Come, SIR said he. very genially,
little vexed, but his resentment is not OBJ
stfnate, and let me tell you that he has
been very anxious to see you"
The king anxious to see me?" cried.
why, yes. He has heard much of YOU -
His lips twitched as he glanced at me. I
| had the discretion to ask no further ex-
PLANTATION, and in a moment he grew grave
| again, continuing, Il am also glad to meet
with you, for my good friend Darrell has
sounded your praises to me. Sir, there are
many ways of serving the king"
Il should rejoice with all my heart to
| find one of them. my lord" answered
|
| take it,
Il should be your lordships most humble
and grateful servant
Tut; If / gave I should ask in return"
said he. and he added. suddenly, You're a
good churchman, I suppose, Mr.. DaIe?"
Why, yes, my lord. and all my family"
| Good, good. In these days our church
| has many enemies. 1t is threatened on
more than one side"
contented myself with bowling; when
| the secretary spoke to me on such high
matters 1t was for me to listen and not to
handy opinions with him..
Yes, we are much threatened" said he.
''Well. Mr.. Dale, shall trust that we may
have other meetings. You are to be found
| at Mr. DarrelPs lodging? You may look to
hear from me, SIR" He moved away, cut
ting short NY thanks with a polite wave
| Of his hand.
Suddenly, to my amazement, the king
| turned round and called to me:
Mr. Dale. there is play to be acted at
my house tomorrow evening. Pray give me
the pleasure of your company
bowed almost to the ground, scarcely
] able to believe my ears
And we'll try" said the king, raising
his voice SO that not only we who were
close to linn, but the gentlemen behind
also. must hear, '-to find an ugly woman
I and n hot ,x.y1,<,