The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-26


of Solyman had extrcated his leader
natives of gnominous capture untmely
cordngy formal proposal couched in language of warm
friendship to the king dispatched by the When
Francis with some msgivng, arising from experience with
womanknd laid the matter before Louise she to his
nel @ Dy ner
vowed the wedding festivities should worthy of her
beauty and featy.
Was she thinking of that many
ges which had subsequently passed between her distant
lover and herself the white fingers the
beads? Was she questioning when the
rosary fell from her hand and the cnkng of the glass
beads the hard floor reverie?
gudly she crossed the low dressing
table when at the time of the several doors of
the apartment opened admitting Jacquene,
whose long, flowing of bore distinguish
ing mark OF the motley she had assumed the night before
The dreamy almost lethargc the princess rested
for moment the ardent the maid who
"The dukes jester who night your
pleasure without" said the girl.
he merry fellow?"
so merry, madam, he mmcked the king last night in
Fools hail. beat Trbouet appointed jest high
Offices and had hanged forwardness
ne narrowly saved his neck by slender device"
What all that in so short a time!' exclaimed the
princess. "a most presumptuous rogue!"
"The king, madam, behind tapestry
it ALL his appointment of Thony treasurer because he
apt at pamng money; Brusauet governor of Guienne
since he governs his home i'll; and-Vio admiral of
the ee that he might sail away and leave his pretty wife
behind him."
"Ill warrant the is known the entire
this" laughed the lady.
temper And the admiral when he of iton the high
seas The king eavesdropping spared
Jester? he charmed
dubbed himself dukes gift madam, and boldly
claimed privilege under the hospitality
Surely murmured the princess, there will be lack
OF with this knave under the roof Too
much entertainment fear Well admit the bold fellow"
Crossing to the door, the maid pushed back and the
figure jester passed figure grace
full and wel-bui the adys eyes, turning toward him with
mild inquiry fingered with approval; fingered,
appraised to fair handsome face when approval gave
way to wonder .+s
Was this the imprudent hot Drained rogue who had
staggered in Fools hail. and of the affairs
of the nation? His countenance that courter
scape-grace; bearing
sonance, approaching princess near
edge of her sweeping crimson garment Quietly the maid
withdrew of the apartment where
herself low STOOL her fingers idly playing with the deli
carvings of silver containing had
standing conveniently aspeTsoru.
You from the Duke of Friedwald, fool?" said the
mistress, recovering from her surprise
yes princess"
Louise smiled looked toward the maid if say:
"Why, he's model decorum" but the girl continued
regarding the figures the seemingly Indifferent to
the before her
RI hear sirrah, but account of your behavior
continued care,
shall you back to the duke and command him
to have you whipped. You have been here but overnight
how enemies have made? The king; the ad-
mira, and-ast but not least-a certain lady Poor fool!
neck but for how long? File! what
account must ! give of you to your masser!
"Ah madam" he answered quickly you show me now
the folly of it ALL"
see," she gently, what
do penitent? The king forgive the adj
forget but the ladyshe will neither forget
give. Fortunately, think fears to disoblige and
let it be known an indispensable part of
paused thoughtfully" besides she has
she would keep from the king Yes; the secret
will you! And Louise smiled knowingly, as who
devout, perhaps has missed few paters
credos n listening to idle worldly gossip.
said, raising his head, you overwhelm
with your goodness. y
"Oh like her not; most designing creature returned
lady carelessy But rise Hand me that
broidery," added when he had obeyed. How do
betrothed, whom have seen, has
you report charms? What if you
were only emissary?"
princess he answered, "I am but fool emissary
If I were-'-@
"Well?"
smiled indugeny at the open admiration written
his and, encouraged by glance he
garded swiftly the of hair the
flet iconfned eyes, sof-idded, dreamy summers
day. figure in generous proportions foot how
ever petite beneath robe heavy
vivid!
(To continued Monday 80
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