Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-06

The ladies did not enjoy the license offered
by this new fashion, but they contrived to
noiu their own in the French mode, and /,
who had heard much of the poverty of the
nation. the necessities of the fleet and the
straits in which the king found himself for
money, was left gaping in sheer wonder
whence came all the wealth that was dis
played before my eyes. NY own poor prep
arations lost all their charm, and had not
been above half an hour in the place be-
fore was seeking quiet corner in which
TO hide the poverty of my coat and the
piainneSs of my cloak But the desire for
privacy thus bred in me was not to find full
nllmeEt. Darrell. whom l had not met all
cay, now pounced on me and carried me
on. declaring that he was charged to pre-
sent me to the Duke of York Trembling
between fear and exultation, walked with
him across the floor, threading my way
through the dazzling throng that covered
the Space in front of his majesty's dais
But before We came to the duke a gentle
rian caught my companion by the arm and
asked him how he did in hearty cheerful
and rather loud voice. Darrells answer
was to pull me forward and present me-
saying that Sir Thomas Clifford desired my
acquaintance, and adding much that erred
through kindness of my parts and DISPOSE
ticn.
Nay, IL he's your friend, it's enough for
ne, Darrell answered Clifford, and put
ting his mouth to DarrelIs ear he whis-
pered. Darrell shook his head and l thought
that the treasurer seemed disappointed
However, he bade me farewell with cor
diality.
Suddenly turning a corner, we came on a
group in recess hung on three sides with
curtains and furnished with low touches in
the manner of an oriental divan The Duke
of York, who seemed to me handsome,
courtly prince was sitting, and by him
stood Lord Arlington. Opposite to them
stood gentleman to whom the duke. when
l made my bow. presented me, bidding me
know Mr.. Huddleston, the queens chap
lain. l was familiar with his name having
heard often of the Romish priest who be-
friended the king in his flight from Wor-
cester. l was examining his features with
the Interest that an unknown face belong
ing to a well-known name has for US, when
the duke addressed me with a suave and
lofty graciousness, his manner being in a
marked degree more ceremonious than the
kings.
My Lord Arlington" said ne. has COM
mended you, Sir, as young gentleman of
most loyal sentiments. My brother and we
who love him have great need of the SER
vices of all SUCH
1 stammered out an assurance of devo-
ton. Arlington rose and took me by the
arm, whispering that had no need to be
embarrassed. But Mr.. Huddleston turned
a keen and searching glance on me, as
though he would read my thoughts.
I'm sure" said Arlington. that Mr..
Dale is most. sol:citous to serve his majesty
in all things"
Indeed, 1 am. sir; I ask nothing but an
opportunity"
I'm all things?' asked Huddleston, abb
Tuptiy. IN all things. sir?' He fixed his
Keen eyes on my face.
Arlington pressed my arm and smiled
pleasantly; he knew that kindness binds
more sheaves than severity.
Come. Mr.. Dale says in all things" he
observed. DO we need more. sir?"
But the duke was rather of the PRIESTS
temper than of the minister's
why, my lord" he answered, IT have
never known Mr.. Huddleston to ask a ques-
ton without reason for it."
BY serving the King in all things some
mean in all things in which they NAV he
pleased TO serve the king" said HuddIe-
ston, gravely. rs Mr.. Dale one of thesee
Is II the kings pleasure or his own that
sets the limit to his duty and his services %
They were all looking at me now. and n
seemed as though We had passed from
courtly phrases such as fall readily hur
Win httle import from mans lips. and
mad come to graver matter. They wara
asking some pledge of me or their looks
Deiled them. Why or to what end tban
desired It could not tell. but Darrell. who
1o.. ou . rehand the priest. nodded his head to
began. - al 'hinss'
ton. Gu <Arnng-
Saving" 1 proceeded. thinking :.
duty to make this addition, and mot con-,
ceiving that there could be harm In -
the liberties OF the kingdom and the
safety CT the reformed religion"
felt Arlington's hand drawn half aw.v
out IN an instant It was back. and he
smiled no less pleasantly than before Rnt
the duke, less able or less careful to con.
ceai his mood. frowned heavily, while Hud-
dlestcn cried impatiently:
Reservations. Kings are mot ser,.a
with reservations SIR" ~
He made me angry. Had the duke sail
what he did / would have taken II with
dutiful bow and a silent tongue Rut
who was this priest to rate me IN such a
style? Ny temper banished prudence. and
bending my head toward him answernd.
Yet the crown itself is worn with these
lows them"
For moment nobody spoke. Then Ar
lington said: =