Omaha daily bee., 1897-11-21

man went wrong il he held a thing unlikely
because there was dishonor in it. There
men were not ASHAMED to be spies them
selves, nor to use their wives in the same
office. There to see no evil was to shut your
eyes. l determined to keep mine open in
tho interests of my new patron of an older
frond, and, perhaps, OF myself also, for
CarioIl's present civilty scarcely masked his
dislike
We reached Canterbury whilst the light Of
the long summer evening still served, and
Clattered up the street in muddy bravery.
The town was out to see his grace, and his
grace was delighted to be seen by the town.
If of their courtesy they chose to treat
him as prince he could scarcely refuse
their homage, and ii he accepted it, it was
better to accept it like one to the manner
born than awkwardly: yet / wondered
whether my lord made a note in his as
pirlng brain of all that passed, and how
so3n the duke of York would know that a
prince IF Wales coming to Canterbury could
have received no greater honor. Nay, and
they hailed him as the champion of the
church. with hits at the Romish faith which
my lord heard with eyes downcast to the
ground and a rigid smile carved on his
face. 1t was all a forecast Of what was one
day to be, perhaps to the hero OF 1t a sug-
gesLion of what some day might be. AT
least, he was radiant over 1t, and carried
Carford off with him into his apartment in
the merriest mood. He did not invite me
I
be lef: to wander for an hour in the quiet
| close of the cathedral. For let me say that
q young man whl has been lately crossed
in love is in a better mood for most un-
worldly meditation than he is likely to be
before or after. And If he would not be taken
too strictly at his word in all he says to
himself then, why, who would, pray, and
whsn?
1t was not my fault. but must be set
down to our nature that in time my stom-
ach cried out angTlly at my heart, and / re-
turned to the inn, seeking supper. His grace
was coseted with my lord, and | turned into
the public room, desiring no other company
than what should lie on my plate. But my
host Immediately made me aware that I
must share my meal and the table With a
traveller who had recently arrived and or
dered repast. This gentleman, concerning
whom the hest seemed in some perplexity.
had been informed that the duke of Mon
mouth was In the house. but had shown
neither excitement nor surprise. nor, to the
hoS.'s great scandal, the least desire for a
sight of his grace. His men servants, OF
whom he had two. seemed tongue tied, so
that the host doubted If they had more than
a few phrases of English, and set the whole
party down for Frenchmen.
| Hasn't the gentleman given his name?" i
| asked.
INC, He didn't offer 1t. and since he flung
down money enough for his entertainment !
| had no cause to ask it,"
| None" / remarked "uness a man may
| be allowed more curiosity than beast. StlI
yourself about supper" and walking in,
saluted with all the courtesy at my command
a young gentleman OF elegant appearance sc
far as | could judge of him in travellers
garb, who sat at the table. His greetings
| equaled mine in poiteness, and we fell into
talk on different matters. he using the Eng
l'sh language, which he spoke with remark.
! able huency, although evidently as a for.
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and took 1t for no more than an accident
that his pistol lay ready to his hand beside
a small case or pocketbook of leather on the
table. He asked me my business, and l tolt
him simply that 1t was going in the duke:
train 20 Dover.
"Ah. to meet madam. the duchess of Or
leans?" said he II heard of her coming be
fore | left France Her visit, sir will givt
great pleasure to the king, her brother"
more If report speak true. than to th'
prince, her husband" said |. with a laugh
For the talk at court was that the duke o
Orleans hated to let his wife out OF his sight
while she, for her part hated to be in 1t
Both had their reasons | do not doubt.
Perhaps" he answered with a shrug
"But it's hard to know the truth in thes,
gentlemen at the French court, and they hav'
much to say, but believe little OF it,"
Though | might commend his prudence
was not encouraged to pursue the topic anC
seeking a change of conversation | paid hin
| a compliment on his mastery OF English
hazarding a suggestion that he must hay'
passed some time in this country
Yes" he replied. IL was In London for
year or more a little while ago."
"Your English puts my French to tn,
blush" laughed, "else hospitality would biz
me use your language"
you speak French?" he asked. Il con
fess 1t Is easier to me-"
only little. and that learned from mer