The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-12

twice, but whipped d'p a siIi ~hsndkcrchief from
ps SdSSS and a!I, now the deed is being 4, So SSnIS rr ssd
no more; in spite OF his desperate struggles he
was gagged and stood silent, his eyes stli burn;
to utter. Tho King sank back in his seat and
cast a %furtive glance around the table: Then
brow. Monmouth StSIs Voice IN came clear, careless.
Whats this madnessi" he asked; who
Nc answer was given to him; he glanced in
insolent iampscmcnt at Arlington and ShTord'
rs not the religion OF the country safe with
the Kingi' he asked, bowling TO his father.
$50 seIo' James; that It does nTI heea you m 20
voice. trembled a little. Phineas raised that
l lea fSIIoMls sT at him :, again Sfs Iid Hna P pSs kinr COME sTae
manded in hasty irritation; he sighed again
when the finger could no longer point at him N.
f SHa II The eyes SoS aGs' Duke 1RRrtIl sHnyoS iG SacR With sifnS a ssorn :
full smile; and tho consciousness Of the Kings
regard did not lead him to schS9l his face etc to
70 EG% and pq my, 4 bedS; " @sS fail % q a acute " pain; but
what might 1t taas P %onia n not let PRineas speak.
Yet Phineas could know nothing. Nay, put the
Shsfts Of T madness nsnsr often atS1 g gnS j %Hy S SaSS elt the the
King and NJ. do Perrcncourt was hidden.
Again the French gentleman bent and wills.
time, and all, kept silence while he spoke, Phin.
cas- because he must, the Lieutenant with sur.
P MbiSS eyes the Mo rest int that ms SEEMING i5a ,hai rssI dss.
erence. At last the King looked up, nodded,
and smiled. His air grew calmcr and more as
sured, and the trembling was gone from his
Come, gentleman" said he, while we talk
paee f fTom bo wee h Ist t the Duke Us Of MONS Monm eStS
and the Duke Of buckingham each take a dozen
IN ibs sn Seb se9 ~ o ihS county, SHR T SS,,n ! sh hIm P &c G sreatiy
the King demanded Of them enlaiiod an ab:.
might be that they. or ono Of them. would learn
something from Jonah Wall. hut It was far more
l llo%id that nat they sStrS would Md not not find No him hi 9sE or that sliI he
officers SRs w on da apyf 'Bat h Il the X" Kings So objec : were ere
laid. ] thought now that l could guess what
NJ. de PerrenCourt had said In that, whispered
conference. buckingham had the discretion to
recognize when the game went against him.
Ho rose at once with "a bow, declaring that he
FASTENED to obey tho Kings command and
mouth had less self. He rose, indeed.
but reluctantly, and with q sullen frown on his
handsome face.
Its poor work looking for a single man over
the countryside" he grumblcd.
Your devotion TO me will inspire and guide
you, James," observed the King. A chance Of
knocking another made him himself ngain as no
other cure could. Come, lose no time" Then
him well and let nobody come, near him"
NJ. de Perrencourt whispered.
above all. let him speak to nobody. He
must tell what no knows only at the right
time" added the King,
bly,, yet so low that the King could feign not to
hear and smiled pleasantly at his son. But still
the Duke fingered, although buckingham was
tween his custodians. His eyes sought mine,
and read an appeal in them; That he desired 4
did not think. but be desired above all thinga
to get me out Of that room. to have speech
With me, to know that was free to work put
for Jonah Wall would lead him to the hostelry
plan, too, which differed so little. yet SO much,
from his, for that also ! must be free. ! rose to
my, feet, delighted to find that could stand
well. and that my pains grew no more severe
with movement.
~ am At your Gracc's orders" said I. MAY
The King looked at me doubtfully.
nn * sh !9 @o be ES isdi Of S yl9Pgr company said the
Most fully. sir" i answered. and turning To
the King, i begged his leave to depart. And
that leave l should, as l think, have obtained bu,
his Seat, took NJ. dc Perrencourtfs arm. and
wsltss T tham hin LII, to q 1.-THE MhS1e s, his ff isSss stead ssarh |
hers the laugh. She saw my look on her, and
a swift, sfealthy motion. She glanced around
approximately; but her action had passed un
nOUlCeu. Inc Duke VI OTh Scelutu SuHh III u
dull apathy. Clifford and Arlington were busy
in conversation. What did she meant Die
she confess that I held their secret and i'm
mand. by the behest Of bright eyes and red lip.
which dared me to betray their oonfdence7. Oh
nodded, merrily, and waved a kiss with hel
dainty hand, no word passed. but l felt that l
being a gentleman, could tell no man aliv'
pledges given when ladies ask them.
sudden angry motion. The King smiled a
him. NJ. de Perrencourt laid a hand deckot
I Ti5e inch s glnifS a %n h ioi l%ss tSafi thr Mada I sa TSss
tell what sed-,a alas, that the matters of high
est interest are always elusiye-bnt a moment
as ] have ever seen on a mans face, bowet
slightly and not, oyer ,courteously, faced roun'
S for f Si%sol IfhF0 I ht shS f0S %Sdsin sPsn 'ssy Inc is aS2
again the King spoke, madame cried .Fie," ant
hid her face with her hand; NJ: de Perren
Porrencourt, half under his breath, but he CAV
sir" said he, "tho Duke Of Monmouth ha
had the dutitul kindness to release his CLAIM
on your pIresont:services, and to set you free t
J. bowed very low. answering.
His Grace Is bountiful of kindness to me
and has given the greatest proof OF 1t in on
y: aMS pleasure lIs s" ipHTsned tSs king, that 20
St1ash and xSdHraeti o@ %g fr him and M' hold as f sonrself q
his disposal until further commands from M
NJ. dc Perrencourt stepped forward and ad
dressed me.
I'm two hours time. SIR said he. IT be
you to be ready to accompany. me. A ship lie
yonder at the pier. waiting to carry his FL
c~eliency, M. Colbert do Croissy and myself, t
Calais tonight on business of Moment. Sine
the King gives you to me. pray your CON
pany."
"fill then, Mr.. Dale, adieu," said the Kinf
Not a word of what has passed here to,,niEh
TO any manor any woman. he In readiness
You know enough, I think. to tel you that 70
request Your discretion will show your wol
thiness. Kiss Madame's hand and leave US
They both smiled at me, and | stood half b
wildered. Co.. said NJ. de PerTenconrt wit
q laugh. ~clapping me on the shoulder. III
two turned away Madame held out her han
towards me; l bent and kissed II.
"Mr. Dale" said she. you have all tho vi
tues"
ALAS, Madame. 1 fear you don't mean I
Eyes. for a rarity. at least. But you have on
vice."
1T shall be mended If your Royal Highne'
NAY, l shall Increase it by naming 1t. b.
here 1t is; your eyes are too wide open. NJ
t.NIr n,otI~. Nbo5.~,o ,,,aJ IN a,onua M