The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-10-22

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the rival of the king, and felt my head
very loose upon my neck.
What was to do? II was no easy
matter to decide; but came to the con-
clusion that my best course was to
seek out the all-powerful Sully, tell him
what knew, and beg the help of that
great man. / did not know him, ex-
cept by repute; but my case was strong
and my cause good. Iwould delay not
a moment about this on reaching Paris;
but IL was Rouyres had to come to
first, and many league lay for reflec-
tion between me and the Louvre.
At last heard the Lauds chime sol
emily out into the night, and in few
minutes pulled up the weary beasts be-
fore the gates of Rouvres. Here found
difficulty might have anticipated.
The gates were shut and the unpleasant
prospect OF dreary wait Of some hours
lay before me. This was not TO be
borne, and / raised q clamor that
might have awakened the dead. 1t
had the desired effect of rousing the
watch at the gate, wicket was opened,
the light of lantern flashed through.
and gruff voice babe me begone.
"Open," roared, "open in the kings
name"
| "Pardieul monsieur, the gates are
kept shut in the kings name, and his
majesty does not like HIS subjects rest
being disturbed" answered another
voice, and from its tone and infection
i guessed IL was that of an officer.
'In that case, monsieur" i said. "let
me in SO that we may both go TO our
beds, and n thousand apologies for dis
turbing you. My servant is already at
the Grand Cert. and one man cannot
| take Rouvres."
"Then you are that M. de Preaulx of
the Anjoumois, whose lackey Jacques
Bison arrived last night--for IL is
morning now?"
"You keep good watch, monsieur, who
else should / be?" / said with an in
ward thank heaven" at the accident
that had discovered TO me my new
| name.
There was no reply for n moment,
though heard some one laughing, and
the rays of the light were cast TO the
| right and to the left of me to see that
was really alone. Finally orders were
given for my admission. The gates
went open with a creaking. and was
within Rouvres.
AS rode in 1 stopped to thank the
! officer for his courtesy, and the light
being very clear he observed my con-
dition, and exclaimed: "Diable! But
you have ridden far, monsieur, and with
led horse, tool"
81 ride in the kings name, monsieur"
I replied, little coldly, and, thanking
him once more, was seized with an in
SEPARATION, 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 ordonnance."
1 raised my hat in response. "His
| majesty has no drawer sword than NJ.
de Sancy. At IL, then, monsieur,
shall have the pleasure of meeting you
again; good night, or rather good morn
ing!"
"Adieu!" he answered; "I will be
punctual. The Grand Cert Is but a
couple Of hundred toises to your right"
As / rode up the narrow and ill-paved
street / heard d'Aubusson whistling n
catch as he turned into the guardroom,
and congratulated myself on my strata
gem and the luck that had befriended
IL. / knew enough Of court intrigue to
be aware that De Sancy and the mar
shall were at each others threats, and
that l could therefore always get pro-
lection here by declaring myself against
Biron. Then came short turn TO the
right. and NJ. de Preaulx. Of the Anjou-
mois, 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 l dismounted Jacques whispered
In my ear: "You are NJ. de Preaulx, of
Saumur, in the Anjoumois, monsieur"
$50 NJ. d'Aubusson tells me-" I re-
piled In the same tone, and then louder:
but you might have made mess OF II,
Jacques-however, you meant well, and
owe you i've crowns for your good in
tentions. Now call mine host, and tell
him TO show me to my rooms, whilst
you see to the horses"
Mine host was already there. in slip
pcred feet, with long candle in one
hand and cup Of warmed Romance in
the other. He led the way with many
bows, and limped after him to n room
which was large and comfortable
enough.
Here Is some mulled Romance for
- a n
ed me the goblet. Ills lordship, the
count, will observe that the best room
has been kept for him. and later on l
will have the pleasure of setting the
finest dinner in France before the most
noble marquis-good night, monsei-
gneur-good night and good dreams"
and he tottered off, leaving me to drink
the mulled wine, which was superb,
and to sleep the sleep OF the utterly
| Neary