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CHAPTER XXI,
The Gaberlunzie Man.


Tho next morning the chancellor came
down early from his chamber and finding
Earl Douglas already waiting in the court
yard he rubbed his hands and called out
cheerfully 1--WE shall be more lonely today,
but perhaps even more gay. For there are
many things men delight In which even
the fairest ladies care not for, fearing may
hap some invasion Of their dominions!"
What mean you, my lord chancellor"
said the Douglas to his host, eagerly scan
ming the upper windows meanwhile.
II mean." said the chancellor fawningly.
that his excellency the ambassador OF
France hath ridden away under cloud
Of night and hath taken his fair ward with
HIM"
The earl turned pale and stood glowering
at the obsequious chancellor as II unable to
comprehend tho purport of his words. At
last he commanded himself sufficiently to
speak.
WAS this resolution sudden. or did .he
Lady Sybilla know Of it ycsternight:"
NAY. Of a surety It was quite sudden
replied the chancellor, "a message came
from the queen mother to the Marshal dc
Retz requesting an immediate Ing on
business Of state. whereupon l offered my
castle Of Edinburgh for the purpose as
being more convenient than Stirling. So !
doubt not that they are all met there-the
young king being Of the party. Il is in
deed a strange falling out, for OF late. as
you may have heard. the tutor and the
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tion. But the blood flows hot and fast
through the veins of 49,"

tion. But the blood flows hot and fast
through the veins Of 49,"
Sholto. who knew nothing of these happen
ings, had just finished exercising his men
on the smooth green in front Of the castle
OF Crichton, and had dismissed them. when
a gaberlunzie, or privileged beggar, long,
lank rascal, with a mat of tangled hair, and
clad in a castoff leathern suit which erst-
while knight had worn under his mail.
leaped suddenly from the side of a hedge.
Instinctively Sholto laid his hand on his dag
ger. may" snuffled the fellow. II come
peaceably. AS you love your lord hasten to
give him this letter. And above all let not
the Crchton see you!"
Sholto hastened to the earl's quar-
ters and delivered the message secretly and
as soon as William Douglas was alone
he broke the seal and tore open the parch-
ment 1t was written in a delicate foreign
script. the characters fine and small. my
lord. do not. beseech you, come to Edin-
burgh or think Of me more. Last night
mine uncle spied upon us and this morning
he hath carried me of. Wherever you are
when you receive this, turn instantly and
ride with all speed to one Of your strong
| castles. AS you love me go We can
| never hope to see one another again. For
| get an unfortunate girl who can never forget
| you!"
There was no signature saving the i'm
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CHAPTER xxx.



And ever as he gaZed ct her the earl OF
Douglas grew more and more In love with
the Lady Syblla. There was no covert side
through which a burn plunged downward
into covert from the steep side Of Moorfoot
but they wandered alone together Early
and late they might be met, he with his
face turned uEDn her and she looking
straight forward with the same inscrutable
calm. And all left them alone as they took
their way to gather flowers like pair OF
children, or, as 1t might be, stood still and
silent like a pair Of lovers under the even
ing star. For in these summer days and
nights bloomed untiringly the brief passion
flower OF William Douglas life.
1t was in the gracious fullness Of the
early autumn and the sheaves were set up
in many a park and little warded holt about
the Moorfoot braes that William Douglas
and Sybilla de Thouars stood together upon
a crest Of hill, crowned with dwarf birch and
thick foliage alder. a place In the retire
ment OF whose sylvan bower they had al.
ready spent many hours.
The Lady Sybilla sat on worn gray rock
which thrust itself through the green turf.
pulling a piece Of bracken to pieces The
girl had been wearing broad fat cap OF
velvet, which In the GOODNESS OF the twi-
light she had removed, and now swung
gently to and fro in her hand as she looked
to the north. where, small as toy and
backed by the orange glow OF sunset, the
castle of Edinburgh could be seen black
upon the wind-swept ridge.
The girl was speaking slowly and softly.
NAY, Earl Douglas" she said, marriage
must not be named to Syblla de Thouars.
certainly never by an earl OF Douglas and
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duke OF Touraine. He must wed for riches
and fair provinces. His house Is regal al
ready. He is better born than the king,
more powerful also. The daughter Of a
Breton squire, the klnswoman OF GILES de
Retz Of Machecoul Is not for him"
"A Douglas makes many sacrifices" said
the young man, with earnestness, but this
Is not demanded Of him. Four generations
have welded for power. 1t is surely time
that one did SO for love"
The girl reached him her hand, saying
softly. "Ah, william. would that It had been
so. Too late. I begin to think on those
things which might have been had Sybilla
de Thouars been born under a more fortu-
nate star. As 1t is, can only go on-a
terror to myself and bane to Others"
The young man, absorbed In his own
thoughts. did not hear her words.
THE world were little to give in order
that in exchange I might possess you," he
answered.
The girl laughed a strange laugh and
drew back her hand from his.
Possess me, we'll, but wed memo. Hon.
est men and honorable men like Earl Doug
las do not wed with the niece OF GILES de
Retz. l had thought my heart within me
to be mint In the chalk, yet now l pray you
on my knees to leave me. Take your thirty
lances and your young brother and ride
home. Then, safe In your island fortress
OF Thrieve, blot out Of your heart all mem
ory that ever you found pleasure in a crea-
, ture so miserable as Sybilla de Thouars!"
But" said the young earl, ionately,
tell me, my lady. l do not understand.
| What obstacle can there be? You tell me
that you love me. that you are not be-
trothed. Your uncle Is an honorable man,
hoN
cousin Of the duke OF Brittany, a reigning
sovereign. Moreover l am the Douglas. l
am responsible to no man. William Douglas
may wed whom he villa kings daughter
or a beggar wench. Why should he not
Join with the honorable daughter OF an
honorable house, and the one woman he has
! ever loved?"
The girl let her velvet cap fall on the
ground and sank her face between her
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queen have scarce been Of the number Of my
intimates."
The earl OF Douglas appeared strangely
disturbed. He paid no further attention to
his host, but strode to and fro in the court
yard with his thumbs in his belt, in the
deepest meditation.
The chancellor watched him from under
his eyebrows with alternate apprehension
| and satisfaction, like timid hunter who
sees the lion half In and half out OF the
snare.
II have letter for you, my Lord Doug.
| fas,' he said, after a long pause.
"Ah," cried Douglas, with obvious relief.
"why did you not tell me at first Pray
give 1t me-"
al knew not whether 1t might afford you
pleasure or no." answered the chancellor.
I "Give 1t mel" cried Douglas, imperiously.
as though he spoke to an underling.
Sir william Crichton drew square parcel
from beneath his long furred gown and
handed it to william Douglas. who, without
stepping back, Instantly broke the seal.
"Pshaw--' cried he contemptuously. ut
Is from the queen mother and Alexander
Livingston
He thought 1t had been from another, and
his disappointment was written clear upon
| his face.
| Even SO, salu the chdnceiior, suaNeiy,
''it was delivered by the same servant who
brought the message which called away the
ambassador and his companion"
The earl read 1t from beginning to end
After the customary greetings and good
| wishes the letter ran as follows
''The king greatly desires to see his noble
cousin of Douglas at the castle Of Edinburgh
presently put at his majesty's disposal by
the high chancellor Of Scotland. Here in
this place are now assembled all the men
who desire the peace and assured pros
perity OF the realm, saving the greatest Of
ALL my Lord Douglas. The king sends af
fectionate greeting to his cousin and desires
that he also may come thither, that the
ambassador Of France may carry back to
his master a favorable report Of the unity
and kindly governance of the kingdom dur
ing his minority"
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William, the sixth earl of Douglas, in
crossing his estates, chances upon beau
tiful lady one of the retinue of the French
burg. The young earl los S his heart to
the fair lady, and, on the point or promls-
ing to 90 with her to The court Of the Scot
under cover of heavy storm, by Malise
Mekim, the Douglas armorer,, and Abbott
William Douglas. who think the lady Is a
on the following day, at the great re-.
view OF 10000 Douglas retainers, the earl
again meets the Lady Sybilla, and at once
makes her the. queen of beauty. Sholto
Mckim. son Of the armor.r distnguishess s
himself in archery sbo,n and Is f made n wh
Maud Lindsay, maid of honor to the earrs
sister and, on the first night of his stew
huge animal which has frightened the
young ladies'. The next day the Freneh
emba ssador Is suspiciously III, but Lady
sybila, accompanied by the three Douglas
COUSINS, rides away to witness the second
days tourney in the precincts of the cas- cas-
eoyetea ts Sf hromse from William to
pany her to Ednburg. Sholtos archer
guards protect the castle nails, wound a
Maud Lindsay and her charge imprisoned
by mistake ali day. on the third day the
Douglas cousins enter the lists, as s also the me
spear at the young earl of Douglas and
SoHnds him In the comSSt ihat tha 6e is
snshted. Knight i"' On the return to the castle,
Maud Lindsay playfully bids farewell to
the sholto of old, and only appeases his
subs wrath by assuming a loving
penitence. .,
James, earl of Avondale. Sir Alexander
son, Sir William Crichton. chancellor Of
the realm. and Marshal de Retz, the am.
bassador Of France. begin to plot against
the earl of Douglas Through the aid OF
Lady Sybilla, the niece of De Retz, VIII
liam, with small following, tncluding
Sholto, Is induced to visit Castle C-ichton,
where his enemies entertain him n ally.
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The chancellor watched the earl as he
read this letter. To one more suspicious
than William Douglas it would have been
clear that he was himself perfectly ac-
Quainted with the contents.
81 am bidden meet the king at the castle
Of Edinburgh" said Douglass Il will set
out at once"
NAY. my lord" cried Crichton, mot this
day, at least. Stay and hunt the stag on
the braes OF Borthwick. My huntsmen have
marked down a swift and noble buck. To-
morrow to Edinburgh an you will"
II thank you, Sir william" the Douglas
answered, "but the command Is peremptory.
/ must ride to Edinburgh this very day.
II pray you remember that Edinburgh Is
turbulent city and little inclined to love
your great house. Is 1t, think you, wise to
go thither with 30 small a retinue?"
The earl waved his hand carelessly.
II am not afraid" he said, besides, what
harm can befall when lodge in the castle Of
the lord chancellor Of Scotland?"
Crichton bowed very low.
What harm, indeed!" he said, II did but
advise your lordship to bethink himself.
am an old man, remember, fast growing fee
BILE and naturally inclined to overmuch eau
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Since his arrival in this country Vt has
been discovered that Zangwill is somewhat
OF a story-teller. He tells OF beggar
who was detected In the act OF stealing
a spoon and who was asked II he did not
know that the eighth commandment was
Thou shalt not steal" "Yes, I knew
that" said the culprit. "but then II
hadn't broken that ! should have broken
the tenth. which says. Thou shalt not
covet.' ] saw had to break one command
ment anyhow SO thought l might as we'll
have the spoon"
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preston Of the serpents' heads. which he
remembered as the signet OF the ring he
had found and given back to her on the day
OF the tournament.
Il will never give her up. I will see
her." cried the earl OF Douglas. and this
very day. Aye. though I we're to die for 1t
on the morrow"
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There Is not a headache in a dozen OF
Cooks Imperial Champagne. It's extra dry.
bouquet fine. Record half q century.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-14
YOUNG GUARD BATTALION.
Famous Ante-BeIIum Military Organ
ixation Celebrates Its Anniversary.

Yesterday a number of the survivors OF
the Young Guard Battalion, a famous
ante-bellum military organization of this
city. met, and as had been their wont,
since the late war, celebrated in due and
ancient form, their historic origin. forty
eight years ago. This aggregation OF
citizen soldiery was noted for the per-
fectness of its drill, its strict discipline,
esprit du corps, and beautiful uniform.
The battalion received the unstinted
praise of the Seventh New York Regi-
ment when it came here with the remains
of President Monroe, in 1888, for all sol
dierly qualities. In its day II was the
pride of the city. During the late war
between the States, ii lost three captains
killed, two severely disabled, and 10 men
killed and wounded, but was recruited
several times TO fill up the gaps caused b.
wars dread alarms
John Harvia Richardson founder of the
Young Guard, who still survives, Is a
son of Captain John y. Richardson, who
preceded Captain DimmOck as commander
of the Public Guard-Vrginia's standing
army. abolished by Wells-who also com
manded the Fayette Artillery in his life.
Colonel Richardson is also a grandson OF
Mayor William Richardson. of Richmond
QSC7 and times adjacenD, and is a grand
son of the man who started the Richmond
Light Infantry in 1859. Since that time
this company has been known as the
Richmond Light Infantry Blues. During
the war the founder of the Young Guard
was colonel OF the Forty-siXth Regiment
(Wise's Brigade, afterward commandant
OF Lees body guard.
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Miss. Atkinson weds MIR. Goode.

A beautiful wedding was witnessed
Tuesday evening in the parlors OF the
brides mother. Mrs. Ann =. Atkinson
3ls north Twenty-third street, when Miss
Eva Stuart Atkinson was united in the
noly bonds of wcdlock 10 Mr. W. Bag
wei Goode Rev. j. T. Mastin, of Trinity
Methods Episcopal church, otiiciated.
The bride was given away by her
brother. Mr.. Walter Atkinson, and Mr..
John *. Goode acted as best man.
The parlors were tastefully decorated
with palms and potted plants. and illu-
minated with shaded lamps. The presents
were numerous and handsome. The bride
is 4 most charming young lady, and
sister OF Mrs l.. y. GOOde.
The groom is a popular travelling
salesman for Messrs. Stern Co., or
this city. and has many friends I'm East
ern North Carolina. where he travels.
The bride and groom LETT on the Wash
ineton special over the Chesapeake and
Ohio AT 7i5 for Old Point, where they
will spend a few days at the Hygeia,
after which they will visit friends in
North Carolina Mr.. and Mrs. Goode will
return in a few weeks and make Nor
folk their home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-14
Miss pottcr's Engagement.

The announcement that Miss Helen Pot
ter. of Boston, the greatest woman I'M
personator of our country. who Will APP
pear on the star course FRIDAY night,
as substitute for Robert J. Burdette,
has created a large interest in the city,
and from the way the hall chart is
marked up. il is easy to see that she will
have a very large audience. II is certain
that she vii! deserve the same, for her
testimonials are unquestiOnably the
strongest that can be presented by any
living impersOnatOr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-14
MARRIED. At MILFORD.
The Wedding of Mr.. swami ana MISS
Fannie Dew.

MILFORD, VA. April B.-(Special)-
Emmeus church, which crowns the brow
of the hill just west of Penola, was the
scene of a beautiful marriage at o'clock
yesterday evening The contracting
parties were Mr. James Franklin Swami
and Miss Fannie Dew. The church was
brilliantly Illuminated and artisucaliy
decorated From the organ, presided
over by Mrs. j. T.. Richards. behind
bank Of wreaths and flowers floated soft
strains of the wedding march, while the
bridal party entered in the following
order:
Miss Caddie Campbell I'm pink silk, with
Or. Tom Dew. of Spotsylvania.
Miss Irene Blackley. white satin, with
Mr.. T.. NJ. Burruss of Richmond
Miss Lucy Tyler, pink silk. with Mr.
+. W. Proctor Of Petersburg.
Miss Marian Terrell, white satin, with
Mr. J. II. Turner, Of Richmond.
Miss Annie sutton, pink silk. with Mr.
G. X. Dickinson.
Miss Edith Mccoy. of Richmond, white
satin, with Mr.. Ernest Campbell.
Miss Emma Parkinson, of Richmond,
pink silk. with MIR. II. q. Blackley.
Miss Mamie Swami, OF Richmond
white satin. with Mr.. =. \. Dew.
Miss Halle Hill, pink silk, with Mr.
J. III. DeJafnette.
Miss Gertrude Dew white satin, with
Mr. j. Boulware, Of Richmond.
Miss Eta Cox, Of Ashland, pink SILK,
with Mr. George Dorsey.
Miss Kate Dew. Of Spotsylvania, white
satin. with Mr.. w. Reynolds, Of Wash
ingtOn.
The maids of honor each carried bOu-
quets of white narcissus and hyacinths,
with evergreen. Those in pink, with
their respective GrOomsmen, entered the
right aisle; those i'm white the left, and
formed line on each side Of the altar
The bride. attired in a handsome tailor
made dress Of blue. and carrying bou-
quet Of white bridal roses, entered the
left aisle. with her maid of honor, her
sister. Miss Mary Dew, in white satin,
with white narcissus. The groom entered
the left aisle with his best man. his
brother Mr.. George Swami, and met the
bride at the altar. Rev. l.. y. cutler
performed the ceremony, after which a
sumptuous supper was rendered the
bridal party by the mother of the bride
Mr. and Mrs. Swami took the . O'Clock
train for a northern tour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-14
The Institutional Church.

The Ladies' Society of Seventh-Street
Christian church are now considering
plans for an institutional church. Before
such an institution can be practicable Il
great deal Of work will have to be done,
some means will have 10 be secured eX-
pressly for this purpose. and number
Of steps taken which lead up 10 this point.
The ladies are heartily in favor of having
such a church. and are going TO work so
enthusiastically that there can be no
doubt OF their final success. They are
being led by the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Swee-
ney. II such an institution finally grows
out Of the stately pile of granite at
seventh and Grace streets ii will be the
first and only Of its kind In Richmond
or Virginia.
a meeting of young men of the church
was held in the pastors study Tuesday
evening, and steps taken to organize a
young mems club in connection with the
church work The hand of the pastor is
in this also, and his power with this
church grows each day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-14
THE SPnING TURF.
Events at the Bennings and Newport
Courses.

Courses.
WASHINGTON, April l3.-Track good;
weather fine.
First race-six furlongs-Sanders (evem
won, Phe Manxman G to y second, The
Tory az to u third. Time, Lie ID.
Second race-six and one half furlongs-
Lucid g to u won First Fruit I'll to .
and to y second, Gaspard % to u third.
Time, 1:23.
Third race-half mile-GOld Fox 90 to
p won, The Diver G 10 and TO %
second, Al Reeves % 10 y third. Time,
80 l..
Fourth race-seven flrlongs-Somerset
on TO 20 won, Passover q TO and even
second, Snap Shot Is to u third. Time,
In.
Fifth ace-mile-Mazzarlne q to p won,
Cherry Leaf Is to 2 and even second
King T.. as to y third. Time, 1A5.
BLUEGRASS TRACK.
CINCINNATI. o.. April 13.-Weather
disagreeable and track muddy at Newport
to-day.
First race-six and one half furlongs-
Anna Helm g to D won, Practitioner 90
to u second, Don Campbell 90 TO u
s. Second t(,o '''G race- - furlongs-Black
Venus 90 20 - won. Hermioen 90 to ! and
10 TO II second O'Emma Is 20 - t.ird.
Time, 81.
Third race-slx and one half furlongs--
Bon Jour (6 to y won, Stanza e 20 ] and
3 to - second, Little Music % to y third.
Time. 1:25.
Fourth race-fve furlongs-Deblaise q
TO y won, Pat Garrett G to and 70 j
second, John f. Vogt e TO y third. Time,
l:0i&.
Fifth racc-mile and siXteenth-Ban-
quo III. g to - won. Swordsman g 70
and EVEN second. Carpie Lyle 05 to y
third. Time, 1:J2I2.
Sixth race-six and one half furlongs-
Nlarito III 10 lO won. Panchita II. @ to 3
and to - second, Cecil 90 TO u third.
Time. l.3a.
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FOR HIGH-GRADE SEEDS. PALMS,
and Nursery Stock. Highest commits
sions and salaries Superb outfits free.
LUKE BROTHERS COMPANY,
NH 18th Su&Tu39t Rochester, y. Y.
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FROM THE COCKADE CITY.
The EpwOrth League Or9anihatioh-
Petersburg Politics.

PETERSBURG. VA, April B.-(Spe-
ciaI)-The community has been in a
feverish state Of excitement to-day over
the war news circulated about the streets
and posted on the bulletins, and every
additional word from Washington Is
awaited with anxiety. There are many,
however. who are not prepared to be-
lieve in war until hostilitics are actually
begun.
The Epworth League Union, OF Peters
burg and vicinity. met and organized at
Washington-Street Methodist Episcopal
church last night. The meeting was Il
very interesting one, and a dellghtiul
musical programme was rendered. Inc
committee appointed 10 prepare con-
stitution and bylaws for the government
Of the union made its report. which was
adopted. The following officers were then
elected: President Robert 4. Gill OF
High-Strect church; First Nice-Presi-
dent \. l.. Lewis. Of Narket-Street; Sc
cond Vice-President, W. y Turner, Oh
Wesley: Third Vice-President, ii. G. Jen-
kins of Blandford; Fourth Nice-Presi-
dent. Emmett Mann, OF Matoaca; Secre-
tarv w. H. Wilcox, Of Washington
street; Assistant Secretary, y. +. Ret
ter. of Ettrick; Treasurer, John 1. VIII
kinson. of West-Street.
GENERAL NEWS.
The Police Committee have under con-
sideration a question or much interest.
II Is whether or not an officer or the DO
lice corps shall be permitted 10 retain
that position after having become can
didate COR another Office " Is said the
police regulations forbid IT, Sergeant
william Crichton. OF the corps was
nominated at the late Democratic pri-
mary for the office Of High Constable,
and will be voted FOR as such at the gene
raj election in May. 1t is said that by
reason of this candidacy he will be de-
barred from further service on the police
corps.
The Democrats of the city Will hold
ward meetings on the 18th instant 10
elect delegates to n convention 10 pc
held on the following day, which Will
name delegates 10 the congressional con-
yentlon of May 30. 1t is evident at pres
ent that there will be no opposition in
the convention to the denomination OF
Hon. ). II. Epes.
In view of the retirement of Mr.. Har-
ris r. Donnan from the Council contest
In Third Ward, and the primary VIII not
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THE COHEN CO THE COHEN co.

ing damages for her fractured affections.
1t will be remembered that many were
unable to attend the great Rooster
Trial" conducted by Colonel Newton in
this city in January, on account of lack
Of room in the hall. This entertainment
has been arranged to give all who were
unable to be present at that time. and
many who desired to witness another
trial. an opportunity to do so. The
Breach of Promise Case" is the latest
and best Of Colonel Newton's entertain
ments in this line, and will afford an
evening Of rare enjoyment 20 all who
attend. The cast of characters is not
quite complete but those already Sc
cured are among our leading people, and
all the others will be of the same class.
As before, the "MockCourt Trial" will
be given in Association Hail. under the
auspices of the Young Mems Christian
Association Senate.