The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1902-01-08
:CHEVALIER
DE TROIS
BY F. K. SCRlBNER
Copyright, 1901, by F. X. scribner.

vas NUiNiuS III INT hlils EaIutIl,
for, as lieutenant of his musketcers, it
was my duty to Guard the royal per-
son, when Louis, who had approached
unobserved. confronted me-
M. de Mare" said he, you are Il
brave man"
Sire" replied |, knowing twas the
prelude TO one of those missions with
which his majesty WAS pleased to hon
or me, "heing Of the musketeers IL fol-
lows
"And have proved yourself of much
discretion" continued the king, there
fore" then sinking his voice to a wills
per, "the Chcvalicr de rrois is known
to your"
had myself conducted the chevaller
to the Bastlle not three months be
fore
"rhe prisoner OF the Bastille? Ger.
tainly, sire, for twas by your COM
mand r.
Louis looked upon the ground.
Faith" murmured he, a had forgot
ten. Perhaps he hath escaped or
From the Bnstile!" cried |. at were
imposslbler'
The king bit his lips. "And for what
was he imprisoned, the Chevaller dc
TroisF' asked he abruptly.
Now, 1t was not my business to In
quire concerning the crimes of prison.
ers of state.
Tile Is gentleman of much promise"
continued the king. breaking In upon
my reply. Ills Ill fitting that so
brave Il cavalier rot in the dungeons OF
the Bastlle What think you. NJ de
Mare?
"'ris indeed beyond eomprehen-
sion" replied |, somewhat troubled at
the royal mood. a word from your
majesty. which I will gladly carry to
the governor, wlll"-
The king smiled sourly. And the
good Cardinal Mazarln?" he asked.
''Think you, sir, my minister would fa-
vOr the freeing of the Chevaller de
TroIsT'
, 1t was, then, Maznrin and not the
! king who had brought about the I'm.
! prisonment Of the unfortunate De
Trois.
IF the Cheyalier de Trois has Of
: Tended the minister" said |, me
! thinks, sire. he will remain in the Bas-
! tile. IT'S no light thing to-
|, \ flush of anger overspread the
a kings countenancc. Faith" cried he
! lam ever to be thrust behind n cur
tain By this thieylng prelate? Is hi
- then king OF France and | puppe
- that his whims must stand? NJ. d,
= Trolls must he freed"
- Tina -incanin9 Of HE yn"a" Z.
- me. 1t WIS his pleasure the cheyalie
:, be set at liberty; but, though king q
-" France, he shrank from Drawing til
= displeasure of his powerful minister
a II NJ. de Trois regained his liberty, /
" must be secretly and apparent.
+. against the wishes Of the king
= "Sire" replied L. none can per
= chance escape from the Bastille, bu
= there be other prisons in France The
Fortress Dauphine"-
. His majesty raised his brows inqur-
Ingly. "And what OF the Fortress Dau-
phine NJ. de Marc?" asked he.
AN order commanding me to con
duct the Chevaller de Trols from the
Bastille. sire. At Dauphine, less strong
Iy guarded, perchance"-
The king caught at my meaning
Come" said he, casting upon me a
look OF gratitude, within the hour It's
my pleasure the Cheyaler de Trols be
taken from Paris and imprisoned in
the Fortress Daupllinc. | will direct
my secretary to prepare the order"
The Fortress Dauphlne was situated
some leagues from Paris. The garrison
consisted OF some 100 men commanded
by four officers and governor whose
liking for the wine cup was well
known to the occupants of the fortress.
1t was to this prison that I conducted
the Cheyaller de Trois on the after
noon OF that day in which his majesty
had spoken to me In the garden.
Upon my delivering the order to the
prisoner in his chamber In the Bastillc
he had turned pale as chalk. thinking
1t nothing else than prelude to his
speedy execution, for famous heads
man dwelt In the vicinity of Dauphlne.
Once upon the road, however having
commanded my two musketecrs to fall
back that | might ride by De Trols'
side, | made haste to end his torment.
lie listened to me as one dazed by an
unexpected blow.
) Come" said |, having laid the mat
, ter before him, at now remains with
yourself to gain your freedom. | can
. but open In part the way TO you
"Then 1t is the kings wish that es-
, capef" asked he.
"As to that" replied |. "'tis not my
, business nor thine, NJ. de Trols, to seeli
, to know the wishes of his majesty
, Suffice 1t that offer TO you way
whereby you may gain your liberty
II you fear the danger off,
He smiled bitterly 81 could scarce
stop at that" said he, "haylng already
= committed my soul to Cod"
: But" continued |, "you will readily
e perceive great danger lies In the under
taking. The Fortress DauphInc Is gar
j rIsoned by ilyescore men. Were any tt
l oppose
! give thousand would scarce turl
me from my purpose" replied lie
But open the door half way, and yot
will have no reason to doubt my cour
age"
0 otis tonight" said |.
]. lie laid his hand lightly upon my
| arm. M de Mare" said he, will any
= misfortune befal ihee from this un
dertaklng:"
"Taith," replied I. chat also is the
kings business"
Being OF quick wit, he questioned
me no further.
i 1t was NJ de Beaufort, the governor
n of the fortress, who met us at the gate
$ receiving from my hands the kings or
a der that the Cheyalier de Trois be
. held Il prisoner at the royal pleasure.
M de Beaufort" said |. the prisoner
. having passed ont OF hearing, 1T Is tho
desire of his majesty that the Cheya
ler dc Trois he given certain freedom
lonight will we dine together. ana il
4 thou
} Twill he indeed an honor" replied