Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1899-01-05

wait q moment he continued. "a
/ chamberlain OF the court knows most Of
f its secrets. and I can tell you that Il IL
not such plain sailing as you think for
d'Ayen. The death of that unhappy Ga
brielle has affected the king much. lie
4 IS but now beginning 10 recover. and
Biron. who was hurrying 20 his govern
ment Of Burgundy. has been ordered 70
/ remain in close attendance on the king
/ whether Biron knew Of the kings in.
tentions or not, ! do not know; but he
has strongly urged the suit Of one Of his
gentlemen for the hand of madame-it
/ is that croque- mort de Gomcron. with
al his faults stout soldier. Itis said
/ that the marshal has even pressed De
/ Gomeron's suit with madame. and that
rather than marry d'Ayen. and cliapin2
to any chance Tor escape. she has agreed
10 fall in with his views. This heard
from the yidame. and Chcsalier de Latin
good enough authority"
zone alternative is as bad rs the
other"
bAiA - tAb Et4tteA y ~ p sum- 49, fshtt
why, man. don't you see Il would be the
best thing in the world for you If il was
settled in favor Of our frienl from the
Camargue."
THAT lowborn scoundrel?'
"Mon ami. we don't know anything
about that. Give the devil his due: he is
better man than d'Ayen. ] know there
Is IN blood between You. and wondgr
that some has not been split before
now"
There viii be before this is ended"
"Tcucz. Let but the King agree r.
de Gomeron's sHit-and he is hard
pressed. 7 tell You, for sully even is on
girons side IN this natter and after
that-"
"Whatc"
"Hcury'- mind viii have iururl ~
other way. There are many who wuHld
ike 10 play queen. and fcy like NJ
lanes dc Guerchyille and Bidachc
"rut IN amy ease. BcIiu. ] lose The
came"
You have become very cleyrrin vaai
retreat my friend You win your game
Il de Gomcron is accepted and then"
"And then. my wise adviser
"She need not marry the Camargue
You can run him through under the
lines IN the Tuileries-wed madame
and grow cabbages at Auriac ever after
Pouf! The matter IS simplei"
Miserable rs / was | fairly laughed
our AZ Bclin's plot. Nevertheless, the
81 f,E
and happy spirit had their effect upon
me. and II IL turned out that the king
was wavering there was more than
straw Of hope floating down stream 10
me. My courage grew also when put
together Sully's words with Beiin's
news that Biron was detained by the
side Of the king II surely meant thai
this was done 10 prevent the marshal
doing mischief elsewhere. II 50. wa
nevertheless on the horns Of a dilemma.
for by telling of the plot ! would, if my
story were believed, make matters hope
less. and advance d'Ayeu's cause to the
misery of the woman | loved.
On the other hand, by keeping sileuf
| was in an equally hard case. MX
llttNlZE ~ DntAN ttAAhAhANt SUI thNtit ttt't
ing Reliu fully into my confidence. and
hardly knowing what | WIS doing. !
poured myself out another fun goblet
Of the chambcrtiu, and drained L al "a
draft.
Excellent" said Beliu. "there is nofh
ing ike burgundy 20 steady the mind
n another moment: you VIII he yourse'
again and think as ] do in this matter.
Courage. mani Pick your heart up. A
fortnight is devil of long time,
and
M. lie Baron d'Ayen." and vallon
threw open the door, aud atits entrance
stood the coll.blooded instrument OF
the king.
MY dear De Belin." he said. bowling
low. II trust my visit is not inoppor
tune? had no idea you were en-
gagged"
Never mere welcome. baron. lth.nk
monsieur lie chesalier is known 70 you
sit down and help yourself 10 the
,hambertin."
D'Ayen bowed slightly TO me; but !
took no notice aud rose TO depart.
u will say good day, Belin. and many
thanks for what you have done"
''Do not retire on my account. mon
sicur lie chevalier," said d'Ayen, in his
hooking voice. 81 come TO give news
go my friend here hich will doubtless
interest you. The fact is his majesty /
insists on my marriage taking place as |
soon as possible. and has given instruc. |
tions for the chapel in the Louvre 20 |
be prepared for the ceremony. You sliil 4
hold good TO your promise OF being onf /
of my sponsors, de Belin2~
"If the wedding comes sn-rer 4
tainly"
"Hai hal II 1t comes of would |