Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-01

avelu suggests nm tor the tasH.
My name, your emincncc, is not Donati,
I here put in, "but Savclli. When misfor-
tune overlook me changed my namo; but
see no reason for hiding the truth from
you"
"Qmte right said D'Amboise, "but Sd.
velli Is this the Savelli Of the Arczzo al.
fair, Bayard?"
Bayard nodded assent, and the cardinal
continued, turning to me. "Then, sir, have
heard your story, and you have more friends
than you think But of this, later on. Were
you not at Fornovo?"
YES" replied, wondering what the car
dinal's speech meant.
"Ciel! | made out your patent of st. La
zare myself. What could have made ire
mouille act as lie did do not know, and he
is as obstinate as mule. Bayard, know all
about this gentleman, and your testimony
to his worth convinces me that what have
heard is correct. could never believe the
story myself"
My lcrls, you may doubt; but the
world"
"Will yet come round to you, cavaliere,"
said Bayard, aud added: Your eminencc
could 10. have better sword for your pur-
pose than that Of NJ. di Savelli here, pre-
sided he will accept the task"
81 will accept anything from you, my
lords" said.
"Good," said D'Amboise, NOW let me
tell you how you stand. Acting doubtless
on the advice of friends, Nine d Entrangues
wrote to me full account of the affair,
which ended SO badly for you, and explained
fully her husbands treachery. This she
begged me 10 forward to Tremouillc with
view of getting your sentence altered. AS
YOU have Just been made aware, / have some
knowledge OF you, and it was thousand
pities to see sword which had served
| France we'll, turned away. i laid the matter
before the duke, but he replied to say he
| could take no action. The duchess, who Is
my cousin, has also used her ini.ueiice, nut
to no p,irpose, for Tremouilie stirs his por.
edge with his own hand, and does not care
ii it burn or not, as long as he stirs it him-
! self. We could get the kings pardon for
/, you, and as a last resource that might be
| done, fer l like es little to be thwarted as
| His Grace OF Tremouille; but that will raise
you up 4 strong enemy in the duke, and it
| will not kill the story-you see."
| II do, your eminencc. How can thank
| you!"
| u dc not want your thanks, cavalierc; hut
1 .NJuHCC WttllS NUut bWOlu. Jul why wy
| is to do signal service for France, and after
| this the matter is easy. Tremouille is gem
erous, and it would want but u little pressure
| to make him rescind his sentence apparently
| of his own accord, provided you could do
| what have said. Strange how fate works!"
/ remained silent, and D'Amboise went
I on: "Such a service it is possible for you to
do, and / will put it in your way. cannot
at present give you details, as they have to
| lc discussed with the secretary, who will
+! shortly be in Rome. This much, however,
can tell you; get together few good men,
you doubtless can lay your hands on them,
and be ready. You will no doubt want funds
but they will be arranged Tor. In the mean
time you may consider yourself as attached
TO my SUITED moment" he continued, as
was about to pour out my thanks, you had
better for the present call yourself Dopati
l know something of the history of Roman
families, and your name would not smell
well to the Chigi and Colonna, and remem
Der the Tiber is very Deep
He touched a small handbell us he con
Guided, and the page appeared. "Defaure,'
he said, "send the Able LIE Clere and IN.
gentlemen to me; after that you will please
inform the steward that apartments are tt
lie prepared at once for NJ. Donati, who j,
| INC bOWCd duu uiih
as rose to await the coming of the suite, tn,
cardinal went ON with smile: "Messieur
in the anteroom are doubtless getting i'm
patient; we must make haste to receive
them" As he said these words gray
haired priest entered, bearing on a cushion
the scarlet hat of prince of the church, ant
following him half dozen gentlemen ant
grooms of the chamber. The cardinal rose
and. leaning on the arm of Bayard, walked
slowly towards the door. lie Clerc bore TIN
hat Immediately before him, and the rest O
us formed queue behind. As we came t
the door it was flung open by two lackeys il
blue and silver livery, who shouted out:
s4.My Lord Cardinal-way--way.H
We passed into the room where the pco
pie were arranged in two rows, and ID AM
boise walked down the line, bowling to one
exchanging word or two with another, un
til he came opposite Cortc The docto
dropped to his knee, and, presenting hi
book, solicited the cardinals influence t.
, | obtain frolS him an audience with the pope
, to whom he desired to dedicate his work.
, "Perte!" said the cardinal. why not G
to his eminence of Strigonia-books ar
more in his line than-wc!l, we shall see
, We shall sec.''
He passed on, and the next group tina
Caught nlSCye WIS tiidl vi young StL0tiesS.
in the cloth of gold and his companion.
AS the cardinal approached, the youn
man drew letter from his vest and pre-
, scented it with low bow.
D'Amboisc tore IL open and glanced owe
the contents "Dablc." he exclaimed
i from Nine de la Tremouille herself. Sc
here, Bayard, the duchess writes, introdu;
, ing her friend the Chevaliere st. Armand
Il know not the house.
I'VE are of Picardy, your emincnce"
The voice was sinsularly sweet and soft
!, and strange and undefinable reseinblanc
in its tones to some other voice l had hear
struck NE, but could not fix upon anythin.
..The duchess says you are anxious
serve; would it not have been easier to sen
| You to the duke?"
st. Arirande looked round with heiGh
cncd color, and then replied, speaking in I'll
| same low, soft tones
III your eminence will kindly read I'll
| letter you will perceive that my desire va
| TO see something of the court of Rome befol
| joining the duke"
| D'Amboise glanced at the letter agail
| and an odd smile passed over his face.
81 see" he added, "the postscript-M
I dear chevaler, Nine. de la Trcmoille's i
quests are commands to me. Ii you will 1
1 me the honof OF joining lEy suite siiaii
\ delighted. Permit me TO introduce you
| the Cavalierc Donati, who is also ne
| friend"
j bowed and extended my hand. and S
I Armande placed his within mine, 1t w
small and delicate as womans, and as
4 clasped it for moment it felt as chill u,
\ cold as death.
| CHAPTER XIV.
i THE GIFT OF BAYARD.
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