The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-01

Last night had determined 10 get away.
OF the impostor, and next detained by his
troop and brought back 10 the castle
had even left on foot. trusting TO excite less
suspicion, and hoping 10 find horse on
the way, but fortune was with the pretend.
er So here am /, closely watched-and
waiting" he added grimly.
The listener s. demeanor was fmperturba-
bility itself He knew why the other had
taken him into his confidence. and under
stood the silent appeal as plainly as though
words had uttered IL. Perhaps he duly
weighed the perils of fight without per-
mission from the court OF the exacting and
capricious monarch. and considered the
hazards Of the trip itself through wild
and brigand-infested country Possibly, the
thought of the princess moved him, for de-
spite his irony, IL was mis- mocking fate 10
entertain in his breast, against his will, q
covert sympathy for the gentler sex; or,
panion, he may have been conscious OF
some of brotherhood, fellow-feeling that
could not resist the call upon his good win
! and amcable efforts. The indifference fad
ed from Cailette's face and almost boy
ish enthusiasm shone in his eyes.
Mon ami I'll do it!' he exclaimed, light
| ~. I'll ride TO the Emperor for YOU"
Silently the jester of the duke wrung his
hand. I've long sighed for an adventure
tunity. Caillette. a knight-erranti But
| his face falling-''the Emperor will look on
me as a mailman"
Nay" replied the dukes PLEASANT. there
| is a letter. When he reads il he will. at
| least, think the affair worth consideration
+, He knows me. and trusts my fidelity. and
| will be assured L would not jest on such a
| serious matter. Believe me. he will receive
| you as more than a mailman"
why, then. twill be rare adventure"
country; the beautiful country where was
reared: away from the madness OF courts
Already hear the want ton Pree.es s a'aa,
murmur. Tell me. how shall rider
LAS knight TO the border; thence on
a welcome for a biithe singer
"'Tis fortunate / learned some Spanish
| love songs from fair sonora who was Ina
| Charles's retinue the time he visited Fran
| cis," added Caillette. And 1 should fail?'
| he continued. more gravely
"You will not fall" was the confident
reply
81 am OF your mind but things will hap
pen-sometimes-and why do you not speak
/ to the princess herself-to warn her"
Speak to her!" repeated the dukes JEST
appealed TO her, perhaps-when-" lie
| broke off abruptly. His tone was pror1:
in his eyes look which Caillette afterward
understood AS 1t was, the latter nodded
"A woman whose fancy is touched is
what she is,' he commented generally.
even, than approaching the King. For
women were ever creatures Of caprice, not
to be governed by any court OF logic but
by the whimsical, fantastic rules OF Mar
| guerite's court. Court he exclaimed.
| THE word suggests law; reason; where
merit hath Justice Call IL not loves court.
but loves caprice. or crochet. But look
| you, there's another channel TO the prin-
| cess's mind--yonder black browed maid--our
ally in motley-when she chooses to wear
| it-Jacqueline."
"She likes me not" returned the fool.
Would she believe me in such an impor-
| tant matter p
I'm afraiH not" TRANQUILITY replied Cali
| lette lin view of the improbabllity of your
tale and the undoubted credentials held By
the the fellow was almost enough. But TO the
ladies. his brutality signifieth strength and
| power; and his uncouthness. originality and
| genius. Marguerite. even. is prepossesse0
! in his favor and has written platonio
| poem I'm his honor. AS for the princess
| pressing the others arm gently-"do you
| not know, mon ami. that women are all
| alike? There is but one they oSey--the
| King-that Is as high as their ambitions
can reach-and even him they deceive
no time for gossip. We are fools. you and
1. and love-. my friend. Is but broad farce
| at the best"
lists came the voices of the well-instf, cted
| heralds. secretaries OF the occasion, who
had delved deeply into the practices Of the
merry and ancient pastime: Love OF la
dies For you and glory. Chvalry but
Fights for love. Look down. fair eyesr' .
pieees Of silver from the galleries above.
and which the gorgeously dressed officials
readily unbent TO gather. Among the fair
| nan0s winch reBaruto tnfS ptrInnStDfy
apostrophe to the tender passion none was
more lavish in offerings than those ma
irons and maids in the vicinity OF the King.
A satirical smile again marred Cailette'e
face but he kept his reflections TO himself.
reverting TO the business OF the moment.
''I should be of al oncer' he cried. But
what can we do? The King hath command
ed all the testers TO appear I'm the tourna-
ment to-day, properly armed and arrnored,
the better to make sprightlier sport amid
the ponderous pastime OF the knighte.
Here am 1 bound 10 shine on horseback.
wiily-nilly. Yet this matter OF yours 10
pressing stay, have IL. can cen fall
from my horse. by a ruse. retire from the
field and fly southwark"
''Then I wish you Godspeed. now" said
the dukes fool. Never was a stancher
heart than thine. Caillette. or a truer
friend"
zone word" returned the other. not with
out trace OF feeling which even his cyni-
duke in the arena! II will be his oppor-
tunity to-
II understand" answered the dukes fool.
again warmly pressing Cailette's hand.
but with the knowledge you are fleeing 10
Spain I have no fear for the future IL we
meet not after to-day"
.Why, lifes but a span. and our friend
ship has been short. but sweet" added the
other.
Now without sounded flourish Of frum-
| pets and every glance expectantly
| down-turned from the crowded stand. as
with a clatter OF hoofs and waving of
| plumes Frances young chivalry dashed
| into the lists. divided into two parties. took
their respective places and, az signal from
the musicians. started impetuously against
| one another.