The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-09
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moon-shaped head made him at once an
object hideous and miserable TO contem-
plate. But the poor creature seemed una,
ware OF his own deformities, and smiled
contentedly and patted the table caressing-
ly TO the sprightly rhythm.
Gazing upon this choice assemblage. the
plaisant-was vaguely conscious that some
of the curious and uncommon faces seemed
familiar, and the picture of the Franciscan
monk whom they had overtaken on the
road REQUIRED to him, together with the
misgivings he had experienced upon parting
from that canting knave. He half expected
to see Nanette: to hear her voice and was
relieved that the gypsy on this occasion ala
The landlord, observing the FOOLS discriml-
mating gaze. and reading something OF
what was passing in his mind, reassuringly
corner, and by his manner sought to aliay
such mstrust the appearance or his
guests was calculated to inspire.
We have to take those that come" ne
said, deprecatorily. THE rascals have mon
ey. 1t is good as any lords. Besides.
whate'er they do without. here must they
behave. And-for their credit-they are do
Gle as children; ruled by the cooks ladle.
You will find that. though there be Ill COM
pany, you will partake of good fare. If
say ii myself, there's no better master of
the flesh pots outside of Paris than at this
hosiery. The rogues eat as well as the
Kings gentlemen. Feasting, then fasting,
is their precept."
AT present we have leaning for the for
fool. Though the latter will, no doubt,
come later"
For which reason it behooves a man to
eat, drink and be merry while he may, re-
torted the other. What say you to carp
on the Spit with shallots, and ham boiled
with pistachios?"
1.-The ham, If il be ready. Our appetites
are too sharp to wait for the fish,"
Then shall you have with IT cold teal
from the marshes. and I'll warrant such
repast as you have not tasted this many a
RQNauSo "A IN a retired
1t does not follow he may not ce an cpl
cure" he went on. land in my town days
was considered a good fellow among gour-
mands." His eyes twinkled; ne studied the
newcomers moment, and then vanished
kitchenward.
His self-praise as a provider of creature
comforts proved not Ill deserved; the
viands. well prepared. were soon set before
them; a serving lad filled their glasses from
skin of young but sound wine he bore be-
@ h ns ib ama the Se lost
its pallor. In the past she had become ac-
customed to rough as well as gentle COM
pany; so now IT was disdain, not fear, she
experienced In that uncouth gathering; the
same sort of contempt she had once so
openly expressed for Master Rabelais.
whipper-in for all gluttons, wine-bibbers
and free-livers
AS the darkness gathered without the
merriment increased within. Over the scene
the dim light cast an uncertain luster. lnde-
fatigably the dicers pursued their pastime.
with now and then an audible oath, or NUT
tered imprecation, which belied that doci-
ity mine host had boosted of. The trouba-
dour played and the morio yet listened. Sew
eral OF a group who had been singing now
sat in sullen silence. Suddenly one of them
muttered broken sentence and his fellows
Immediately turned their eyes toward the
ripple of interest did not escape the young
girls attention, who said uneasily:
why do those men look at us?'
lone of them spoke to the Others" re-
lfad he nCfa 70 n
something"
What do you suppose it WASP" she asked
curiousy.
"GladiuS gemmatusv 1.-The Jeweled
Whence came the voice? Near the couple.
In shadow, sat woe-begone looking man
who had been holding book SO close to
mitted the volume to fall and the jester
uttered an exclamation Of surprise, as he
looked upon those pinched. worn, but well
remembered features.
1.-The scamp STUDENT" he said.
Immediately the reader buried his head
once more behind the book and spoke aloud
In Latin as though quoting some passage
which he followed with his finge: did you
understand
Yes" answered the PLEASANT. apparently
speaking to the jestress. whose face wore a
The scamp student laid the volume on
the table. These men are outlaws and In
tend to kill you for your jeweled sword, y
why do you tell me this?" asked the
fool in the same tongue, now addressing d.
rcctly the scholar.
Because you spared my life once; 1
whats all this monks gibberish about?"
cried an angry voice, as the master of the
boar stepped toward them.
"A discussion between two scholars"
readily answered the scamp student.
why don't you talk in language we un-
derstand?" grumbled the man.
Latin Is the tongue of learning" was
the humble response.
II like not the sound of it," retorted the
other, as he retired. From distance, how
ever, he continued TO cast suspicious
girl looked from one of the alleged contro-
verters to the other. Who was this starve-
ling the jester seemed to know? Again were
they conversing in the language OF the
clusion as unexpected as 1t was startling.
What If We leave the inn now?" asked
the jester.
'Who is the leader?"
1.-THE man with the boar" answered the
scamp student. But it is the morio who
usually kills their victims"
The jester glanced at the colossal mons
ter, repugnant in deformity, and then at
the girl, who was tapping impatiently on
the table with her white fingers. The fool ,
color came and went; what human strength
might stand against that frightful prodigy
of nature?
lis there no way to escape?" he asked.
ALAS. / can but warn; not advise" said
the scholar. Already the leader suspects
me-
A half shiver ran through him. In the
presence of actual and seemingly assured
death he had appeared calm. resigned, a
Socrates IN temperament; before the mere
prospect of danger the apprehensiye thief
and fugitive elements of his nature uprCse.
He would meet, when need be, the gi iIIl-
yisageu monster of dissolution with the dig
nifty of a stole, but ny habit disoained not
to dodge the shadow with the practiced
agility of tilcher and scamp. So the .owar
part of mis- moral being began 10 COVER; h.
glanced furtivsly at the company.
Yes; am sure / have put my own neck
in it, he r1uttered. Il must devise a way
TO save il. nave IL. We must seem to quar-
REL" And rising, he closed his book deli5er-
ately.
'Fool!' he said in sharp voice .fYour
argument is as Scurvy as your Latin. Thou,
a philosopher. A pookless. shallow dabbler,
So treat you and your reasonings!
Whereupon, with quick gesture be
threw the dreSs OF hts glass in the face Of
the Jester. SO suddenly and unexpectedly
was il done. the other sprang angrily from
his seat and half drew his sword 4 mo-
ment they stood thus, the fool with his
hand men cingly upon the 1ilt; the scamp
scholar continuing 10 confront him with
undiminishsd volatility.
"A smattcrer. ar ignoramus a Ounce
he REPEATED IT, high-pitched tones TO the
amusement OF tnc company.
Make ring for the two monks my
masters" cried the man with the boar.
Then .et each state his case with bludgeon
or dagger.
with bludgeon or dagger" echoed the
excited voice of the MORO. whose appear