The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-08-22

on finding the road again, resolved to
keep TO 1t for the remainder of my
Journey, as the moon was rapidly wan
ing, and that darkness which touches
the cage of the morning was at hand.
AT last l heard the Lauds chime SOL
emmy out into the night, and In few
minutes pulled up the weary beasts be-
lore the gates of Rouvres. Here
round difficulty might have antic1-
pated. The gates were shut and the
unpleasant prospect of dreary walt
OF some hours lay before me. This was
not to be borne, and 1 raised clamor
that might have awakened the dead. 1t
had the desired effect of rouslns the
watch at the gate, WlcKeI was
opened, the light of lantern nasheo
through, and a gruff voice pade me
begone.
Open" 1 roared, "open IL the kings
name"
"Pardieu! monsieur, the gates are
kept shut in the kings name, anu ms
majesty does not like his suo1ects ress
voice, and from it's tone ana lnneC-
ton 1 guessed it was that OF an Of
ficer.
I'm that case, monsieur" l said, let
me in so that we may both go TO our
beds. and a thousand apologies TOT
disturbing you. My servant IS al
ready at the Grad Cert, and one man
cannot take oRouvres."
Then you are that M. de PreaulA
of the Anjoumois whose lackey
Jacques Bison arrived last night-for
it is morning now?,
you keep good watch, monsieur,
who else should 1 be?' | said with
an inward thank heaven" at the &C
cident that had discovered to me my
new name.
There was no reply for a moment,
though l heard some one laughing,
and the rays of the light were cast to
the right and to the left of me to
see that l was really alone. Finally
orders were given for my admission.
The gates went open with a creak1ng,
and l was within Rouvres.
AS l rode in L stopped to thank the
officer for the courtesy, and the light
being very clear, he observed my con-
dition, and exclaimed: "Diable! But
you have ridden ar. monsieur. and
with led horse tool!
Il ride in the kings name, mon
sieur," I replied little coldly, and
thanking him once more, was seized
with an inspiration, and begged the
favor of his company at dinner at the
Grand Cert
with pleasure, monsieur Permit
me to introduce myself. I am the
Chevalier d'Aubusson. lieutenant of
M. de Sancy's company of ordon-
nance"
[ raised my hat in response. Ills
majesty has no Drawer sword than M.
de Sancy. AT II, then, monsieur, 1
shall have the pleasure of meeting
you again; good night, or rather good
morning."
"Adieu?' he answered. 'I will be
punctual. The Grand Cert is but
Of +0ir
right
AS I rode up the narrow and ILL
paved street I heard d'Aubusson
Whistling a catch as he turned into
the guardroom, and congratulated
myself on my stratagem and the luck
that had befriended it. 1 knew
enough of court intrigue to be aware
that de Sancy and the marshal were
at each others threats. and that 1
could therefore always get protection
here by declaring myself against BIZ
ron. Then came a short turn to the
right,and M. de Preaulx of the Anjou-
mos was at the door of the Grand
Cert. 1t opened to my knock, and
Jacques, faithful knave was in waiting.
After this there followed the usual
little delay and hustle consequent on
a new arrival
AS 1 dismounted Jacques whispered
in my ear: you are M. de Preaulx,
of Saumur4 in the Anjoumois, mon
sieur.'
$50 M. d'Aubussen tells me- I re-
piled in the same tone, and then loud
er: But you might have made a
mess of it, Jacques-however you
meant WE'LL and L owe you five crowns
for your coed intentions. Now call
mine host, and tell him to show me
to my rooms. whilst you see to my
horses
Mine host was already there, in
slippered feet, with long candle in
one hand and cup of warmed Ro-
nance in the other. He led the way
with many bows, and I limped after
him to room which was large and
comfortable enough.
Here is some mulled Romance for
monsieur lie baron" he said, AS he