Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-12

He has gomez" he asked eagerly.
"A word first into your ear and de
Probable drew him him t aside that omen b mt
ter. He is here in the castle. have spoken
to him this minute"
Has he dared?" exclaimed the governor
with a frown.
pared? 1t seems he would dare any
thing. Wait, here he is he cried, catching
sight of Gerard. Now you shall see a
| comedy. Come, Gerard. come; | was walt
| ing for you. l want your help.
! Hearing of his presence Gabrielle turned
and ran TO Gerard and stood by him.
What is this?" demanded the governor
of de Probable.
Bear with me and have your guards at
hand and you will see," was the whispered
reply.
They are always at hand here" was the
curt, grim reply.
De Probable went toward Gerard, a smile
on his lips.
so YOU have not followed our advice.
Gerard and fled? You like the city and
the castle? Perhaps you were seeking
ghostly advice just now from that sturdy
monk? | found our young friend in close
consultation with monk as l passed. duke.
Preparing let think, for that longer
journey which you mentioned as the alter
native to flight from the city
| De Probable was obviously enjoying the
situation and resolved to make the most
of 1t.
who was the monk? Do you know
him?' asked the governor quickly.
He who came from the cardinal arch
bishop the delegate. Gerard, 1t seems, is
particular to who shall shrive him. Our
| Morvaix priests are not good enough. The
| conference lasted long, too; at least SO An
| tome de Cavannes told me-"
The governor shot a sharp glance at Ger
ard, who said to Gabrielle:
THE monk is one of those whom I met
| two days ago in the market place. Gabrielle,
| when Babillon the smith, was done to
| death at my lords bidding" He spoke
| quietly and calmly. You may remember
him; dark swarthy, burly man who helped
| you. The companion of him who stepped
between us and the soldiery.'
| Il remember him we'll" answered Gabri-
ellie. She was oppressed by a sense of
| danger, impalpable and invisible, but yet
! real
THAT is ALL" said Gerard. with smile
| to reassure her.
"Of what spoke you together" asked
| the governor.
! May not man speak even with a monk
| in Morvaix without the governors permits
| sion? 'Twould seem not indeed; for even
| while we were in converse, those two jack
| ais who sought to take your Denys life
| Gabrielle came up with fouts and jeers
| and sneers as though licensed to insult
! even men of a religious life. 1 think in
truth this is matter that concerns you
| closely, my lord"
How dare you say that to me?'
| What daring is there in it? / answered
! the fellow-the one that is yet unwounded-
told him my thoughts of him and offered
him such reparation as he could take; when
he turned upon me and limited that such
| insolence as his was possible by your pro-
| lection and permission. He is yonder; lei
him come and answer for himself" and
Gerard pointed to where Antoine and d Els.
telle were standing at distance.
Enough of this insolence," exclaimed the
| governor.
so l told him. replied Gerard coolly;
scarce believing it possible such things
| could be done with your sanction"
| His manner was Intentionally assumed
| He had not failed to discern from de Pro-
| bales manner that some development was
| at hand which BODIED danger; and he chose
| deliberately the attitude of reckless defiance
of all authority. Intrepid by nature. he had
| often seen danger met and difficulties over
| come by holiness. when no other means
| could have succeeded.
His bearing toward the governor despot
though he was In Morvaix, was carefully