The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-07
CHAPTER VII.
WHAT CAME OF HONESTY.

should sin against the truth and thereby
rob this my story Of its solitary virtue were l to
pretend that my troubles and perplexities, Sc
we're as they. seemed. outweighed the pleasure
in my head, youth in my veins, my eyes looked
out on a merry world with a regard none too
aTstere; Against these things even loves
with the prospect it opened and the chances il
my servant, was Kept busy in preparing ME for
the great event had made q discovery con,
ssmusement; coming on him suddenly, I found
him deeply, engaged on a Puritan psalm book,
signing and casting up his eyes to heaven in q
him hard and merrily, wnen 1t appeared that
ne was a. thorough a Tanter as my friend
it to be utterly given over to Satan, an opinion
not without, some warrant, had he observed any
R Moderation s'% in E.n sd IVA snavI It; Not ct m miships hn to
ply me with ali the varieties Of raiment, per
not mineNwhich he abhorred. but Which Mr..
Simon nale's new born desire for fashion made
imperative, however little Mr.. Simon Dales
purse could properly afford the expense OF
them.
and endure severity: Pitied for a misguided.
to avoid such a fate seemed to lie in showing
myself as reckless a gallant and as fine a soldier
deep amy into Ss Mny'eP Parso IL til l J faRRsa g 1sss1s an as
ty: All day he was in great fear lest I should
take him with me to court to the extreme peril
Of his soul. but prudence at last stepped in and
bade me spare myself the cost of a rich livery
Now, heaven forbid that l should initiate my
servants sour folly, for II a man must be n fool
! would have him a merry fool. or find anything
to blame in the pomp and seemly splendor of a
royal court: Yet the profusion that met my
eyes IAN amazed atd, me; It vas the Kings w hi that
cipal gentlemen should, for no reason whatso-
ever. except the quicker disbursing OF their
one and all decked out in richest Oriental gar
ments. in many cases lavishly embroidered with
precious stones. The Duke of Buckingham
wits were little less magnificent, foremost
among them being the young Duke of Mon
thought rs handsome a youth as | had set eyes
on. The ladies did not enjoy the license Of.
hold their own in the French mode. and /, who
the necessities of the fleet, and the straits In
left gaping in sheer wonder whence came all the
wealth that WAS displayed before my eyes.
Snd q I ha Gs0G not PfSs een abone i 6sif an an 'h hemr eih IN IN;
place before; was seeking a quiet corner in
which 10 hide the poverty Of my coat and the
yacy thus bred in me was not to find %fultlment.
Darrell, whom 1 had not met all day, now
that he was charged to present me to the Duke
Of York. Trembling between fear and, exulta-
ton, walked with him across the floor,
that covered the space in front of his MaJestyfs
dais, But before we came to the Duke a
and asked him how he did In a hearty. cheer
full. and rather loud voice; Darrells answer
t Tss e ST. PHI Thd %s l0 ciiffcfd rG dds RFsse MT m Ssa snylng
ance,' and adding much that erred through
kinISSness q my parts and disposition;
Darrs6&.,' 4 ~ sSdf clifTetd J. and sH0p psttl ISF R Ri:;
mouth, TO DarrelI's ear, he whispered. Darrell
sss%ed ~ d hssa ohS tho H6%e sRat The hs f bsds %s
farewell with cordially.
What did he ask your said I. when we
started on our way again. .
VI e Darrell with St a laugh 'up'f''''0n'
lg adhs'y tie "a az mighty /. TT e MoaId be- about %o harm any Ff #
they bestowed more attention on their own"
s, snSdis n ! rs sSrnip San e e an three We sias ss% ME, on Sn. a
tains and furnished with low conches in the
manner of an Oriental divan. The Duke OF
Prince. was sitting. and by him stood Lord AZ.
iington. Opposite to them stood a gentleman
pro sem. me, biddiinF me know mi" ME,, HI Rysd iiE.
ston, the Queens chaplain. J was familiar with
his name, having heard often of the .Romish
from Worcester. ! was examining his features
with the interest that an unknown face belong.
Duke addressed me with n suave and lofty gra-
ciousness, his manner being in "a marked degree
NOR" @%y f'T Fo9S 2niih seaa 'A sa kIa'DE e.. has com.
Va ~" 1'N E-' hoo VIM
I"Snf aG yGm; sir, az M TSS PotSo se ans WA n Of most most
him have great need of tho services OF all such. u
l. stan mered on! an assurance OF devotion.
Arlington rose and took mo by the arm, wbis-
pering that ] had no need TO be embarrassed.
But Mr. Huddicston turned u keen and search
ing glance on me, ms though he would read my
I'm sure" said Arlington, that Mr.. Dale is
things"
Il bowed, saying 20 the Duke:
Indeed, / am, sir; I ask nothing hut an on
portunity."
In all things:' asked IuddleBton abruptly,
In all things, siri" He fixed his Keen eyes ON
my face.
Arlington pressed my arm and smiled pie ls-
antly; he Z now that kindness binds more sheaves
"Come, Mr.. Dale says in all things no OBJ.
served do we need more, sir a.
Bus the Duke was rather of the priests
temper than of the Minister'S.
"Why, my lord" he answered. II have never
known Mr., Hudalsston to ask a question With
"By. serving the King in all things some
mean In all things In which they may BE- pleased