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

foot! toot" rang out the flourish of trumpet
clarion prelude the fiat throne.
The king in motley needless may
erect in his preposterousy pointed shoes
II appoint YOU Thony treasurer Of the excheuuer be-
you quick seght-of- hand" began.
Good" An light fingered
than his predecessor, he's master of prestdigitaon'
you, Brusquet" new master Of Fools hall,
Il reward with the of Guinne
his own house so i'll is surely fitted for greater tasks of
incompetency."
This ausion petticoat rule which
ucl1less jester home received in part by
the hapless domestic bondman himself.
you, Vilo made admiral of the fleet"
Vlot smiled, thinking Francis had recently
slowed that office the impoverished husband
pretty Madame d'Etalle.
Thanks, your majesty" he begun, .but if some post
nearer home
once"
announced the dukes Jester with
great decision.
vilot made wry face The king in motley smiled sig
nfcantly. haven Besides,
without ladies is like spring without flowers
movement resembling apprehension swept thru the
company epigram been Francis; court-a
flower bed of in thorny for
jester From chair at
young newcomer time
his fingers between
gded bars the posture she had assumed SET forth the plant
her Above the others, him.
her hair black against the golden her
white half the great hanging
''You over-bod' she said, peculiar smile her
May have spoken no treason mistress" he retorted
mot by word of mouth, perhaps but by mputation.'
He raised brows gesture OF wanton protest,
before him held his;
little teeth between the crimson of her lips
II consider Charles the more fitting
arch?" she continued
Was it the disdain of voice? pass
ing thoughts? Did she challenge him to utter them?
truth" jester said carelessly, Charles builds
ortresses not pleasure palaces and garrsons them with
She af-smiled Her glance fell. Her hand
caressingly, the sleeve waving beneath.
Poor Jocko! Poor Jocko" she murmured
Trbouets glance beamed with delight. She cast
ing her spell over his enemy.
muttered Triboulet, EFF the king could but have
Perhaps it breath of air. but the tapestry depict
ing the misadventures of Momus waved and moved Tri
boulet, everything, this, suffered
preston of triumph momentary to rest his malignant
features Had his been answered: "A spring with
flowers" forsooh! Dearly cherished august
dene his beautiful Great red white roses bios
yet unopened!
young eyes, while her fell to her side.
'Now to Presumption for pardon she whispered
o herself
by company, turned in the direction Tri
and rd At them from the tapestry and even from
his high station above the clouds Jupiter who had elected
the offending fool Of the gods looked less stern and i'm
pacable. expectant hush fell the assemblage
when suddenly Jove and Momus alike unceremonous
the folds fell slowly back before the
many-hued curtain stood of stately and majestic
man whose appearance caused deepseated consterna-
forbiddng aspect made the silence
tntous terrifying With dress ashed and laced rich
in jewey and precious stones he remained mooness re-
garding motley gathering while ominous 1fsme
his features He said nothing but his reserve
sinister than language caprcious cruel his
enjoyment
he speak? With hand he stroked his
with the lace his doubet
talking Children he said, finally before
in.'
your majesty ventured Triboulet "has heard ALL
your blame-us!" And he glanced maevo
leny the dukes jester who the kings abrupt
entrance had descended platform
Observing emblazoned of Charles V. upon the
cuprit faint look of surprise swept Francis
face that fatal day. when the field of bat
a iIusivey; beyond his
Now tho hooking his friend
ship time powerful the only man he
feared overthrow him. The sinister
smile of the king gave way gloomy thoughtfulness
eWho knave?" he asked at length, fxedly re-
garding the erstwhe badge of his defeat.
sire" replied the knee1ing man.
Those arms embroidered your dress-what do they
mean?' said the king shortly.
Of masters master, your majesty! was
confident answer. =
your master?'
Duke berothed Princess
Louise"
'And your purpose here?"
.nv master sent me to princess TIL miss thee,
roee said he proof of love to send thee merry