The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-12-31


The Ethellng turned nercely 10 the
Jarl, For Gods sake. tell her that
no one suspects her OF seeking his
life. and give her his true message.
or viii 90 and hang myself for
loathlng
-Tell her yourself" the old Dane
snapped. 1T IL seen that you are as
rabbit hearted as the boy who makes
her such an offer. Were in his place.
would have them all drowned for a
litter OF wauling kittens
The young soldier. having hraved
the outburst OF Mysteries that re-
doubled az his approach, managed 70
slip soothing word into the lull.
1T is true, noble one. that for state
reasons the King has consented 10
this union with Emma OF Normandy.
who will bring him the friendship or
Duke Richard besides causing pleas
ure 10 the English. But the crown OF
Denmark is also at his disposal. lady.
and this he purposes 10 bestow upon
your son Sven. for whom he has much
love. And II IS his will and pleasure
that you accompany the boy across
the sea and, together with the earls
OF his guardianship. hold the power
for him until his hands shall be big
enough 10 grasp II alone. For this he
gives you the name OF queen and all
the honor you shall desire"
II was as though a rainbow had
been set in her showery eyes. HE
purposes this?" she murmured; and
rose out OF her seat In kind OF
ocstasy-then caught at its back.
glooming with doubt. II cannot believe
tit Is too beautiful. Swear that you
are not hooking me-"
Il swear H." he said gravely. but his
lips curled little as he watched her
delight bring back her color. her
smiles, her every fairy charm.
Throwing her arms about Dear.
wyn. who CHANGED TO be nearest. she
kissed her repeatedly. Think. mouse
"a queenl a queenl II was not for
naught that ! dreamed an eagle few
over my head. All. how I shall cher
ish the dear little one who has
brought me this! pray you tell mo
when am TO leave. and who goes
with me- and every word OF the plan.
for could eat them like sweets
'Ulf Jarl will feed your ears later.
Thorkel said grutiiy. You Will leave
for Northampton this afternoon. 10
get the boy-and 10 get rid OF you be
fore the Lady OF Normandy arrives. "
The shaft fell pointless as she
turned her sparkling face toward her
women You hear that, my lambs?
| This afternoon not one more night In
this prison. Randalin, learn what dis
pusal Is TO be made of you, and that
quickly Mobiles. II am not yet
enough queen 10 dismiss you, still am
I queen enough 20 depart without your
leave. Ginning the sweet bells OF
| her laughter, she glided away among
/ her excited attendants tho silver
mockery reaching them after she had
vanished into the house.
Randalu awoke 10 sense Of be.
/ wildcrmcnt ~ is true that DO not
know where 10 go. now that this place
IS upset
The question was repeated IN her
lovers attitude bat Thorkel Jarl an
swcrod ID coming between them and
drawing her aside.
81 viii remedy that he said. MY
men are to fetch you Ga the Palace 50
soon as ever your lady has left The
King has d use FOR YOU The rest he
spoke into her ear. bat lts effect was
10 blanch her cheeks and cause hei
hands 10 clasp each other Ia terror as
she started back
4 cannot" she cried II cannot
You mast. b. said hhrshly, cot
YOU win do little credit TO the BLOOD
that a. IN you DO you no Longer
think your father and brother OF AM
Importance"
They are ptilcss 10 demand IL o.
mo. she murmurcd and buried hei
| face In her hands
Ito be cuntinued.)