New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-15

She had promised Nerissa that long she would
visit her in her fathers kingdom, and Ner1ssa who
had grown TO love her very dearly was glad 10
think that her father would have an opportunity OF
thanking one who had helped his children
The cavaIcade pressed forward rapidly, covering
the ground at great speed, and at they paused
rest the steeds and TO partake Of some refresh
ments, which, after their scanty breakfast, they
sorey needed
When they were IN the midst OF the meal. which
was spread beneath the leafy shade Of some trees
Nerissa suddenly thought she heard a groan. She
listened ilteutly, and again she heard tho sound
from a thicket in the rear. "Otho," she whispered
"did you hear sound II somebody was IN
trouble? Listen"
Ohio listened. and ue. too. heard a groan.
He arose from his place and went softly IN the
direction the sound had come.
IN g moment he came running back, his eyes
round with wonder.
Come quickly princess" he cried. and the little
princess. followed by the others ran TO the thcket
There, sitting up ruefuIy rubbing his head, in
pta5le plight. was Nerissa's kind old friend, the
4 Els robes were torn and bedraggled, his headgear
tears
Dear, dear Lord Chamberlain" she said. why
are you here and why do YOU look 90 unhappy
At the sight Of her the Lord Chamberlain looked
ne could not believe his eyes Then he Nerissas
You here. p-ircessg" he exclaimed: safe and
We TOO J can hardly oeLieve in such good fort
sIooo around gazing at him, but ne had eyes only
Re began 70 tumble IN the folds Of his robe
psi1s5e burnt aTs9 ends had for you he eL
ne OF. the Iniscreant!'
Re looked on he point Of breaking down. and
NeFissa -nterposef hv saying that she too
HAPPY 70 care Cor burnt almonds Just then.
baby Noel IS safe, 100 she said; and taking the
seir-aPpsTe9t from the arms Of one Of the onook
VINO fono!ed him with tears IN his eyes.
lis Is great news he said. great and glorious
mother will not see her little son again
~ n.y." asked Ohio. eagerly before Nerissa had
The The Lord Chamberlain shook his head sadly.
ss,S e was VerT very III when left the palace he
ana almost hid him from view lat the point OF
SSe9.a indeed and the court physician held out no
-. Ne:1ssa looked grieved but Ohio could not feel
- h fI sl2dy ms shs9 asked ed Nerissa ..,
tad Is ~ ass The eour Physflan S9ea t m9t
pined day by day and grew paler and more fragile.
A ss the court physician tried his simples in vain
who inha6its a remote tower n the palace
re paused and drew a long breath
AND what did the Wise Man say?" asked Ne
rssa. while the onlookers drew closer still
said ap haf the The ord aae Ea IS
COLO silent woman the Queen anG she sorroNged IN
altere@. princess, and no one Tow fears her, so
gentle hammered and courteous has she become OF
.esolT@ 90 IN search OF you, and fen to-day into
sorrow
We must hasten forward" SAID eserissas cousin.
az great speed. Perchance the sight u Err Httle
son might bring the Queen back TO 1ealth y as l
lear Is hardly possible she still lives We WIZ pro
VEG you -efreshment the roEG. Good ST., as
se5o turning courteousy 20 the Lord Chht III
Ny cousin Nersssa offer you seat IN her
they soon OF their way. and the horses, re-
1eshed ane inv.gorsted went rspla!y Nv 80.
almost seeming ~ spurn me ground win tor seei
~ was mad race 70 save the Queen 5 NC, an,
sssry heart bear quickly as. at last the towers 81
ne palace came n view 80,
from the bsrtlernents the sentries %ttehed WIN
some anxiety me rapidly rolling dust cloud : -
iils majesty must De summoned, tley sa9u ~. -.
y an enemy 10 surprise rs and fnI US or o"c
guard
from the Queens bedside the King came - thsir
shTananns and he TOO looked from The baiTi@Toents
Fssn 70 Tie cloud Of dust
a.s@a 20 called 20 ~ tho fnfd hcftt-tis
rice forthi' no commanded AMI ask mem me
Slri-l auG 4 they refuse - 1aceF rec mat tI'a
, r,cE@ b. rsisesl - ,
VI 9n hia lofty position IN fbe battienents tne
Eng could see the herald riding out 70 meet the
'sst array. Below were the palace gardens. where