The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-17
boar. Then let each state his case
with bludgeon or dagger

boar. Then let each state his case
with n, bludgeon or dagger" s..
with bludgeon or dagger!"
echoed the excited voice Of
the MORO, whose appearance
had undergone transform
alton. The indescribable vacancy with
which he had listened to. the minstrel
was replaced by, an expression Of re-
voting maHgnity. rs y,
The .jestress half arose, her: face once
more white, her dark eyes fastened on
the fool. But the latter, realizing the
purpose Of the affront, and the actual
service the scamp-student had rem
dered him, unexpectedly thrust back
his blade.
It'll not fight a puny ;bookworm,' .
he said, and resumed his seat, altho
his cheek was flushed.
lou bear a brave sword, fool, for
one so loath7 to draw sneered the
master Of the boar
Disappointed at.Sthis tame outcome
Of an affair which had so spirited a
beginning, the company, with derisive
scoring and muttered sarcasm, re-
sumed their places;= all save the morio,
who stood glaring upon the jester.
: 'Stabl stab!'' she muttered thru his
dry lips, and at that moment the trou-
badour played "a vfewszehords on his
instrument The passion faded from
the creatures quietly he turned
and sought the4ch airSsnearest to the
minstrel. ~ 5sss$ 49, y, &ft
I Sing, MASTER Ne said.
"Diable, thou art am Unsuitable mon
ster!" grum bled the troubadour.
"Insatiable,'' smiIingly repeated the
strange being. ri ID 49, w. = -
If you. went also, ma, douce miette!
The joys of *heaven5sI'd forego -
To; have you with rneS there below
= Said Aucassin to Nicollette.''~ Us
softly sang the troubadour. ~ :, -
:. Over. the gathering a marked con-
stratnt appeared to fall. More sober
.ly the men shook, their, dice; Il the
scamp-student took up his book, but
even Horace seemed not to absorb his
undivided attention.; mountebank at
tempted several tricks, but, failed to
burning low, began to drip, and the
servant silently replaced them. -, Be
meath lowering brows the. master OF
the boar moodily regarded the young
girl, whose face seemed cold and dis
dainful in the Pickering light The
PLEASANT addressed a remark to her,
but she did not answer, and silently
he watched the, shadow on the floor,
Of the. chandelier swinging to and fro,
like a waving sword. - 49,, So, - 81. :,
will you have something =. more,
good fool?" said the Finsinuating and
unexpected voice Of the host. at the
plaisant's elbow, * . 49,,
Nothing"
you were right not to draw" con-
tinued the boniface with sharp look
What could a Jester do with the blade
I'll warrant you do not know how to
use tip u,-.... e. e.
MAY" answered the fool; IT know
how to use it not-and. save my neck"
Mine host: nodded approvingly.
:"Ha! he's a merry fellow he said.
Come; drink again, Twill make
you Sleep" -. T., 80
II have better medicine than that"
retorted the JESTER and yaWned.
"Ah, WEAKNESS. I'll warrant you'll
rest like log," he added, as he
moved away. - - -,
At that some one who had been
listening laughed, but the fool did not
look up. A great clock began to
strike with harsh clang and Jacque-
line suddenly arose At, the same
time the minstrel, stretching his arms
strolled to the door and out, into the
open air. ..,. .r,.,,.,5.r[,, - ,.., 80
/. Goodnight, mistress said. the
harsh VOICE Of the master of the boar
graceful figure. - ~ ~.
The girl resp onded coldly, and, amid
a hush from the company, made. her
way to the stairs, which she slowly
mounted, proceeded by the lad who
3 had J., waited upon them, and followed
* craven re l Ifor 50 trim n, a
s sGdlnnea h he beSg IS th Sy
sfriars lanterns. r.~ss What asdecoy she d
make for the lords in Parish"
Yes" assented the : landlord, "a
pitfall to pill ysem and poll 'em.".e
AT the end Fof the passage the guide
of jestress and fool paused before a
door. Your room, Mistress he
Jester" Then placing the candle on
a stand and vouchsadng no further
words, he shuffed off in the darkness,
leaving the two standing there.
Lock your door this night, JAG
que1ne," whispered the fool.
you submit over-easily to an af-
front" >, whispered the fool. 49,.
you submit over easily to affront:"
was her scornful retort, turning upon
the jester.
Perhaps" he replied, phlegmatical-
ly. yet forget not the bolt.''
1T were more precaution than you
are apt to PROVE, she answered, and,
the door: < ~
a moment he, stood IN 1ndascision;
then raped lightly - '; ~, ~ :, :
".Jacqueline," he said, In low
voice. -. @# 81 : - - - =
There was no answer. =;
"Jacqueline!'y 6 IA
The bolt shot sharply into place,
fastening the door,. No other RESPONSE
would be made, and the Jester,
after waiting in vain for her to speak.
turned and made his way to his own
chamber, adjoining hers. j. y. .lt;.T,
Weary as the young girl was she did
not retire at once, but going to '3the
window, threw open the : blinds.
Bright shone the moon, and leaning
forth, she gazed upon clearing and
forest sleeping beneath the soft
glamor.s A beautiful, yet desoIate
scene, with not a living object visible
yes, one, and she suddenly drew back,
for there, motionless lin the full;5light
and glaring steadfastly= toward her
room, stood figure In whom she rec
ognlzed the anishitroubadour,
(To be continued Monday
= 4 IL TOO MUCH DOING.
Chicago News.
Actor-Say, can't play all three OF thu
parts you have assigned me in this drama.
Manager-Why not? ,>.sT=-.s -
| Actor-Because in the first act two Of their
engage ina fight and the third rushes in an(