The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-26
49, BOOK V.
What Happened in the Tower.
CHAPTER XXVIt.-Continued.


Grafton Wins and Loses.
You sent for me. my dear marqus?'
he said blandly, but in great surprise.
II did monsiegneur. .-
And for what purpose. pray:"
Il want you 10 solemnize a marriage,
that of my grand daughter and this
thiS-gentleman. ~
What, monsieur.' 49,.
"And now, too"
But, Monsieur lie Marquis. did you not
SAY she was betrothed to the Count de
kersant?"
"Monseigneur," answered the marquis
haughtly. here Is a, strange mischance
I can not tell the tale, but the honor Of
my house requires a marriage. now and
instantly, between this young man and
the Countess Anne de Rohan. 1 jest not
n1onseisneur Morbleu. do I look like a
man who trif1es? You have known me Of
old, most reverend sir. l mean what I
Say. The marriage must take place."
But Monsieur de kersainto
God help him when he knows the
TRUTH" said the marquis. Twill you pro-
coed. monseigneur?"
The young man is of our faitho"
No. monseigneur." answered Grafton
II am a Protestant
But YOU can dispense with that your
self, monselgneur." interrupted the mar
quis promptly. Il tell you nothing sha
prevent this
IF the young man consents to-Will
you bring up the children Of this union.
should any be born to you. in the faith
OF the Holy Roman Catholic church. mon
sieur?' asked the prelate.
Will. so help me God answered
Philip promptly.
'''rhere will be children" Interrupted
the marquis grimly. Will you now pro-
ceed?"
But we lack an altar. vestments. lights
attendants, Witnesses u1aroujSp''
NO altar Is needed here. and as for wit
nes5es, | am one. Josette is another and il
you want third. here is jean Renaud-
people upon whom l can rely
"Mademoiselle,' said the perplexed
archbishop. turning to Anne, do YOU
wish to marry this man."
Yes. monseigneur.
DO you love him.
with all my heart"
And you. monsieur?" he continued
looking at Grafton.
My love and desire. most reverend sir
more than match her own. yet must say
L protest that this hasty marriage implies
no doubt upon the honor of the lady who
takes my name
Hell and furies.'' cried the marquis
tnconsistently, who dares to imply sucf
q thing. Monseigneur will Won proceed
or shall kill this man before your eyes?'
The brief words which mean so much
and bind so fast were soon spok en-
Philip and Anne made the responses. ant
kneeling before the aged cleric received
his benedictiOn. AS soon as he had fin
fshed. the archbishop. realizins. that here
was delicate situa ton. discreet1y with.
drew. and left the participants in this
strange wedding alone once more A.
they rose to their feet the Englishmar
turned to the woman. all his thoughts
swept away in the knowledge that at las
she was his wife.
INV Io
IN his arms But before he could press
one kiss upon her forehead the marquis
fntervened
mo, sir" he cried. "you have dishon
ored the house Of Rolan. You have made
what amends you could by marryin., the
girl. That is all. You shall never see you
wife again. shall kill yo,. where vo,
stand The connection shall end tina
way. Draw. SIR cried the old man
shaking his blade In the others face de
fend yourself. if you cam
1 will not cross swords with a maj
old enough to be my grandfather an
swered Grafton lone who stands in sucl
Fl relationship. as you to the lady 7 an
bappy to call my wife. By your consent
by YOUR urging. we we're married She i
mime before heaven itself. Nc. man ma
part her from me. She goes with me-"
How will you take her hence pray?
BY this window. through which
SoiiC' SiiCd vi oil Lcll liltllS up his VIII
In his arms and springing backward.
"A moien' called the marquis loudly
The servants came running into tn
Koom in response to this call.
Hal cried the marquis. THE Baro
de Croisic's way! IT'S his Tower. Yo
shall end like the lover of he fair Jehane
Jean Renaud. seize this man
Jean Renaud stepped forward slowly
His affections were with his young mist
tress. and he secretly admired the gaIlar
Englishman who had won her, yet his dut
babe him obey the marquis
Back cried Grafton. whipping ont h
pistol and pointing 1T at Jean Renaud. -
step nearer and you are a dead man.
The man stopped short he knew le
rision when he met 1t.
lis true you have the advantag
Monsieur lie Marquis. I can not take Mac
ame Grafton away from you to-nigh
alone as am, but be very certain that
will come back for her with force that ca
not he denied. l shall have her if ha
to tear down the castle stone by ston
Take good care Of madame. sir Cratic
continued insolently, II leave her in 20,
charge Back. you cattle.'' he erie
swinging his. pistol toward the servan
and lackeys who were huddled together
the rear of Jean Renaud. Anne. wifi
farewell!'
Monsieur said the marquis. strivir
to regain his wonted calmness, you n?f
storm the castle if YOU will. You will II