The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-12-15
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"Will yet come round to you, cavaliere,"
said Bayard, and added: "Your eminenc<
could rot have better sword for your pur.
pose than that of nj. di Savelli here, pro
vided he will accept the task"
Il viii accept anything from you. my
lords" said.
"Good," said D'Ampoise, ''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 TO forward to Tremouillc with a
view of getting your sentence altered. Az
you have just been made aware, have some
knowledge of you. and it was thousand
pities to see a sword, which had served
France we'll, turned away 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 influence, but
to no purpose, for Tremouille stirs his por-
ridge with his own hand, and does not care
it 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, for like as little to be thwarted as
His Grace of Tremouille; but that will raise
you up strong enemy in the duke, and it
will not kill the story-you see."
Il do, your eminence. How can / thank
your"
II do not want your thanks, cavaliere; but
France wants your sword. Your only way
is to do signal service for France, and after
this the matter is easy. Tremouille is gen.
erous, and it would want but 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 DAmboise went
on: "Such a service it is possible for you to
do, and l will put it in your way. cannot
at present give you details, as they have to
be discussed with the secretary, who will
shortly be in Rome. This much, however, /
can tell you; get together a 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 for. In the mean.
time you may consider yourself as attached
to my suite-a moment" he continued, as
was about to pour out my thanks, you had
better for the present call yourself Donati
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 small handbell as he con-
cluded, and the page appeared. "Defaure,"
he said, "send the Able LIE Clere and my
gentlemen to me; after that you will please
inform the steward that apartments are tc
be prepared at once for M. Donati, who is
here" The page bowed and vanished, and.
as rose to await the coming of the suite, the
cardinal went on with smile: "Messieurs
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 cushion
the scarlet hat of prince of the church, and
following him half dozen gentlemen and
grooms of the chamber. The cardinal rose,
and, leaning on the arm of Bayard, walked
slowly towards the door. LIE Clerc bore the
hat Immediately before him, and the rest of
us formed queue behind. AS we came to
the door it was flung open by two lackeys in
blue and silver livery, who shouted out:
"My Lord Cardinal-way-way"
We passed into the room where the peo-
pie were arranged in two rows, and D'Ani-
boise walked down the line, bowling to one,
exchanging word or two with another, un-
til he came opposite Corte. The doctor
dropped to his knee, and, presenting his
book, solicited the cardinals influence to
obtain from him an audience with the pope,
to whom he desired to dedicate his work.
"Perte!" said the cardinal. "NNhy not 60
to his eminence of Strisonia-books are
more in his line than-well, we shall see
we shall see."
He passed on, and the next group that
caught hiseye was that of the young stranger
in the cloth of gold and his companion.
AS the cardinal approached, the young
man drew letter from his vest and pre- |
scented it with low bow.
D'Amboise tore it open and glanced over |
the contents. "Diable!" he exclaimed. |
from Mime. de la Tremouille herself. See
here, Bayard, the duchess writes, introduc- |
ing her friend the Chevaliere St. Armande
Il know not the house."
I'VE are of Picardy, your eminence."
The voice was singularly sweet and soft, |
and strange and undefinable resemblance
in its tones to some other voice had heard |
struck me, but could not fix upon anything |
1.-The duchess says you are anxious to |
serve; would it not have been easier to send |
you to the duke?"
st. Armande looked round with height |
ened color, and then replied, speaking in the |
same low, soft tones:
eff your eminence will kindly read the |
letter you will perceive that my desire was |
to see something of the court of Rome before |
joining the duke"
D'Amboise glanced at the letter again,
and an odd smile passed over his face.
Il see," he added, "the postscript-My
dear chevalier, Mime. de IL Tremoille's re-
quests are commands to me. If you win do
me the honor of joining my suite shall be
delighted. Permit me to introduce you to |
the Cavaliere Donati, who il also . new
friend"
bowed and extended my hand, and st.
Armande placed his within mine. It was
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