Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1898-12-29

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very wen, Jacques; but remember
If get other temporary help that YOU
approve of you will have to 90
I'm that case, monsieur. il is differ
ent."
Then it must be your business to see
to this, and now good night"
Good night. monsieur" and he took
himself off.
| / had made up my mind to lay my in
formation before Sully. That he was in
Paris I knew, having obtained the infor-
nation from Pantin, and it was my in
tention 10 repair the next day TO the
hotel de Bethune, and tell the minister
all. The night was one of those in
which sleep would not come, not be-
cause the place was q strange one. ]
was too old a campaigner to lose rest
because the same feather pillow was
not under my head every night; but
because my thoughts kept me awake.
What these were I have already de-
scribed. and they were in force suffi-
cient to Danish all sleep until the small
hours were well on, and ] at last
dropped off. with the solemn notes OF
the Bourbon ringing in my ears.
1t was about ten o'clock the next
morning that ! mounted Couronne. and
followed by Jacques, we'll armed, took
my way toward the hotel de Bethune.
Sully had just received the master
generalship of the ordnance, and al his
door was a guard of the regiment of La
Ferte. | knew the blue uniforms with
the white sashes well, and they had
fought like fiends at Fontaine. Fran.
,aise and Ham. The officer on guard
gery civilly told me that the minister
did not receive that day. but on my in
sisting and pointing out that my bust
ness was of the utmost importance, he
gave way with a shrug of his shoulders.
go on. NJ. lie Chcyalier. but ! can tell
gou il is OF no use; however. that is a
business you mnst settle with Ivoy. the
dukes secretary
! thanked him and. dismounting and
Hinging the reins TO Jacques. passed
up the courtyard and up the stone
steps 10 the entrance door. Here was
met by the same statement that Sully
was unable TO receive to-day. but, on my
insisting. the secretary Tvoy appeared
and asked me my name and business.
81 have given my name twice already.
monsieur" ! answered. II am the
chevalier d'Auriac. and as for my
business ii Is OF vital import. and Is
for rnonseigneur's ear aIone-you viii
therefore excuse me II I decline 10 men
tion IL 10 YOU"
Ivoy bowed. 1T will come 70 me in
Its own good time. monsieur VIII You
be seated | will deliver your message
TO the duke. but am afraid II will he
Of little USE
81 take the risk. VI. d'Iyoy."
"But not the rating. chevalier." and
the secretary with half smile on his
face. went out and left me 10 myself
In few minutes he returned.
"The duke will see You. monsieur
this way please"
"Parlieni" mutiered to myself as |
! followed Ivoy. "he keeps as much |
state ms if he were the chancellor him.
self. However,. have a relish for mon.
seigneur's soup"
Ivoy led the way up winding stair
rase of oak. SO. old that II was black as
ebony and polished ms glass At the end
Of this was landing. where a couple Of
lackeys were lounging on bench be
fore closed door. They sprang up y,
our approach. and 1voy tapped gently al
the door.
"Come In" was the answer. given in
a cold voice. and the next moment we
were in the room.
.M. lie Chevalier d'Auriac." and Ivoy
iad presented me.
Snlly inclined his head frigidly TO my
bow. and then motioned 10 Ivoy TO re-
lire. When we were alone he turned 10
ne with brief "Well?"
81 have information OF the utmost
Importance which I wish to lay before
You."
81 hear that ten times day from PEG
de- VIII your story take long TO tell?'
"Thst depends"
"Then for your important news. mon
ieur. 1t must be very Important TO
ave brought you here" Il
81 do not understand"
He looked at me. keen inquiry in his I
lance. "You DO not understand" he !
aid.
''Indeed no. monseigneur."
"Humi you are either deeper than :
AXE you 10 be or born fool. Look you.
re you not Alban de Breuil. Sirur
'Auriac. who was lately in arms in the /
ervice of Spain against France as q
ebel and traitor?"
II was on the side of the League"
Monsieur. the League died n. Iyry.r {
"But not for us" q
He made an impatient gesture. I'VE {
ron't discuss that. Are YOU not the I
nan refer to--say yes or no." |
II am d'Auriac-fhere Is no other OF {
~ name: but no more rebel or
raitor than Messieurs de Guisc. de May
nDe and others. The kings peace has
us all. Why should fear 10
ONE to YOU? I have come 10 do Won