The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-03-24

but this is infamous!"
I'm an almost similar case this was
what the daughter of De Couvres said.
and yet she died Duchess de Beaufort.
But are you satisfied now?"
II am" said, in a low tone, and then
with an effort. but there is still the
other matter"
"You are exacting-are you sure you
have right to ask that?"
II have no right, but if it is true it
means that the affair is at an end"
"If it is true?"
"Then it is not?" Ny heart began to
beat faster.
II did not say So. Remember that
the alternative is M. lie Baron d'Ayen."
There is another"
"And that is?"
death"
1--WE are Huguenots," he answered,
coldly. ''and believe in the word of God.
We do not kill our souls''
"Great Heavens, man! Tell me if it is
true or not? Do not draw this out. In
SO many words, is Nine. de la Bidache
pledged to de Gomeron?'
Most certainly not, but Biron and
her nearest relative, Tremouille, have
urged it on her as a means of escape.
She has, however, given no answer"
Then De Belin was wrong?"
IF you mean that Compile de Belin
said so. then he had no authority for
the statement"
PALM" said, you were right.
am a fool.''
You are" he answered, EXACTLY
what your father was before you at
your age"
''My father-you knew him?"
'Yes-Raoul de Breuil, sire d'Auriac
and governor of Provence. We were
friends in the old days, and I owed him
my life once, as did also Henry the
Great, our king and master, in the days
of his YOUTH
"And you never told me this?" :.
Il have told you now. I owe the
house of Auriac my life twice over, and
I recognize in this, as in all things, the
hand of God. Young man, I have
watched you, and you are worthy. Be
of good courage" He stretched out his
hand and grasped it in silence.
"See here" he continued, II have
come to you like thief in the twilight,
because 1 have that to say which is for
you alone. 1t is useless to appeal to the
king. Our only chance is flight, and we
have no one to rely on but you. Will
you help us-help 1nadame?"
"Why need to ask? Have not al
ready said so? Am 1 not ready to die,
if need be, to save herr"
"You are now" he said, "but will
not press that point. Then we, or
rather I, can count on you?"
"To the end of my sword; but does
not madame know of this?"
"Not yet. Should it fall through,
there would be only another bitter dis
appointment for her. 1t is, moreover,
an idea that has but shaped itself with
me to-day"
where do you propose going?"
ITO Switzerland. There we would be
safe, and there they are of our faith"
Remember, Maitre Palm, that am
not"
Look into your own heart and tell
me that again at another time. Can you
count on a sword or two?"
IF Jacques were only here!" I ex-
claimed. And then, remembering my
new mans regulations: ''They say
Ravaillac is good, and I have FRIEND
Il bethought me of Belin-"upon
whom think can rely"
Better one blade of steel than two of
soft iron, chevalier. We must do what
we can with what we have"
when do you propose starting?"
ION the night of the fete at the
Louvre"
"And we meet?"
"Under the three lines in the Tuile-
ries at Compline."
Il have but one horse at presen-we
must have more"
THAT is not hard. 1 will settle that
with Pantin. He knews the spot exact
ly and will have horses in readiness and
guide you there, if need be-
Il know it, too, and will not fail you.
God grant us success"
"Amen!"
There was silence of a moment, and
then Palm arose. 1T grows darker and
darker" he said; Il must go now
he held out his hand.
"Not yet good-by," said. II will ac-
you to the end of the Mala-
quais at any rate. Ho! Ravaillac! Ny |
hat and cloaki"
There was no answer; but it seemed |
as if there was the sound of stumble |
on the stairs outside the closed door.