The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-02-03
points were tied. Then I thought I
would go back to the house and meet


her there. and. as l did this looked
at the fall of the plumes in my hat, and
finally laughed aloud at myself for a
coxcamb, took my heart in both hands
and marched EDWARDS toward the gates.
The porter had already been warned,
and On my coming found him there
and crowd of yokels, all in a state
of high excitement.
ut is three years since madame was
here, monsieur" the honest fellow ex-
claimed to me as 1 came up, three
years, and now she comes without
word of warning-hola! There they are.
and there is madame on the jennet she
purchased from NJ. lie Due de Sully-he
was but the Sieur de Rosny then-hola!
Hola!"
The crowd joined with him in his
cheers, although as yet the party was
far off-not so far, however, that l
could not easily make out the graceful
figure on the jennet, and in the two
riders who accompanied madame, apart
from the half dozen servants behind.
recognized to my surprise d'Ayen, and
guessed that the gray beard in the tall
crowned broad-brimmed hat, with the
sad-colored cloak over his shoulders,
was no other than the old Huguenot,
whose zeal had outrun his discretion,
on the night when I saved madame
from great peril.
This guess of mine hazarded aloud
to the gatekeeper, who replied:
"Ycs, NJ. lie Chevalier. that is Maitre
Palm. madame's chaplain, and he was
also chaplain to N. lie Compile before he
died"
when was it that NJ. lie Compile died o.
"Let me see, monsieur-ah, yes-four
years ago, in Paris, at the time of the
plague. He was a great lord. as you
may know, and brother of the duke.
who they say has quarreled with the
king because of his conversion, and of
Nine. Charlotte. the princess of Condo,
who lives in the Rue Grenille."
AS madame lifted her head our eyes
met, and, raising my hat. l advanced
towards her, the people giving way re-
spectfully. My ears were buzzing, and
I was as shy and nervous as school
boy, Us bowed over her gloved hand
and touched it with my lips.
Leu Lie "ClCOluC YOU UdCh W ucdllu,
chevalier," she said. land say how glad
am to be able, even for short while.
to do the honors of my poor house in
person to you. News came to us that
you had already left Bidache-without
even a word to me-" her voice dropped
a little as she said this, but the tone
was cool and friendly, nothing more.
Il go tonight, madame"
$50 soon? But understand why, and
will not press you to stay-here is one
who, like myself, has longed for an OPP
portunity to thank you in person. Mon
PEREZ" and she turned to the Huguenot
priest, this is our friend to whom we
owe so much"
I'm the service of the Lord one would
willingly lay down life," said Palm, as
he shook me warmly by the hand.
nevertheless a few hours more of the
world for an old man is grace not to
be despised, and thank the instrument
that has bestowed this benefit upon me-"
D'Ayen, between whom and myself
there had passed TO greeting. now spoke
in a voice that fairly trembled with
anger.
81 was not aware that should have
the pleasure of-meeting you here, NJ. lie
Chevalier. 1t will surprise the king"
he added, in lower tone to madame.
I made no answer, but the memory
of his warning and my determination
to settle with him came up in full force.
Madame, however, spoke.
M. d'Ayen, when, by the order of the
king, you were directed to escort me to
Bidache, there was nothing said about
your right to dictate to me who shall be
my guests. Remember, monsieur, that
your company is forced upon me, and
let me add that you are trif1e too
paternal."
D'Ayen paled under his rouge, and,
muttering something, remained back
pace.
Madame signaled lackey to dis
mount and offer me his beast.
Il cannot allow you to walk, and we
will reach the house quicker in this
way, besides 1 want to hear all your
news. My friends" and she turned to
the people, "come to Bidache; it is long
since we have met, and would have
you there to make merry as of old
come, chevalier."
In the cheers which followed, she
touched her horse lightly on the shout
der with her whip and galloped on, Pa
lin and I on either hand, and the suite
behind. In little she slackened pace.
saving with a lauoh. 1--WE are poinO ton