The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-24

conquer, him on the ensanguined field
but he conquers us-or Henry Of
England-on field of cloth of gold!"
.But for your majesty to put your
self In the kings poWer?" ventured
courtier, who wore a begemmed
torsade and cloak Of Genoa velvet.
The monarch leaned back in his
great chair and his face grew harsh.
AS he sat there musing, his virility
and iron figure gave him rather the
appearance Of the soldier than the
emperor. This impression his sur
round1ngs further emphasized, for the
walls OF the tent were covered, not
with the gorgeous colored Gobelins Of
the pleasure-loving French, but with
severe and stately tapestries from his
native Flanders, depicting in somber
shades various scenes of martial tri-
umph. When he raised his head he
cast a look Of ominous displeasure
upon the last speaker.
Had he not once the English king
beneath his roof" answered the
| monarch. AT Amboise, where we
visited Francis some years ago, was
there any restraint put upon us?''
"A grim snaile crossed his features
at the recollection Of the gorgeous
fetes in his honor on that other occa-
sion. Perhaps, too, he thought of the
| exc1tements held out by those servi-
| tors Of the king, the frail and fair
ladies of the court, for he added:
| Saints ct saintes! twas palace
of pleasure, not dungeon, he pre-
pared for us. But enough of this!
1t is time we rode on. Let the cav
alcade, with the tents, follow behind
| Thlnk you, your majesty, If the
princess be not yet married to the
bastard, she is likely to espouse the
true duke?" asked the courtier as a.
soldier left the tent to carry out the
orders of the emperor.
Charles rose abruptly. "Of a sure
! ty! He must have loved her greatly.
| else" -..- .r l.
| The Gathering of hoofs, drawing
nearer, interrupted the emperor's ru-
limitations, and, wheeling sharply, he
gazed without. A band of horsemen
appeared on the mount.
The outriders!' he said in; sur
prise: why have they returned?"
| They are bearing some one on a.
litter" answered the attendant noble
"and--cap de Dieu-there is a woman
with them!'' Il. - o.NNNeA1
AS the troops approached the en-
! peror strobe forward. Out in the sun
light his face appeared older, more
careWorn, but altho it cost him
an EFFORT to walk, his step was
unfaltering. A moment he sur
veyed the men with peremptorv
glance, and then, casting one look at
| their burden, uttered an exclam alton
His surprise, however, was of short
Duration At once his features re-
sumed their customary rigor.
What does this mean?" he asked
shortly, addressing the leader Of the
soldiers. is he badly hurt?"
/ Ihat cannot say, your majesty
replied the man. "a horse fell unon
his leg, which is badly bruised, and
Where did you find him ., con.
tinued the emperor, still regarding fhe
pale face of the PLEASANT
Not far from here, your majesty.
The woman. was sitting in the road.
holding his head" :
! Charles glance swiftly sought the
4 jestress and then returned.
They were being pursued, for
shortly after we came squad Of men
appeared from the opposite direction.
! When they saw us they fled. The
/ woman insisted upon being brought
here, when she learned Of your mai
esty's presence Is
Take the injured man into the
next tent and see he has every care.
AS for the woman, will speak with
her alone g
Your majesty's orders to break
camp began the courtier. 80
I'VE have changed our mind and
will remain here for the present. >
And the emperor, without further
words, turned and re-entered his ma
i vilion. -
l To be continued Monday,