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we understandT grumbled the man.
latin IL the tongue Of learning" was
the humble response.
II like not the sound Of IT," retorted
the other as he retired. From a dis
lance. however, he continued to cast
suspicious giances in their direction.
Bewildered, the girl look cd from one Of
the alleged controversies to the other.
Who was this starveling the Jester
seemed to know? Again were they
conversing in the language Of the mon
astery. and their colloquy led to a con-
clusion as unexpected as IL was star
thing.
"What II we leave the inn now?"
asked the Jester.
"They would prevent you"
"Who is the LEADER"
1.-THE man with the boar" answered
the scamp student. But It il the
morio who usually kills their victims"
SIS there no way of escapey' the jest
er asked.
"Alas! can but warn. not advise"
said the scholar. ALREADY the leader
suspects me-"
A half SILVER ran through him. In
| the presence of actual and seemingly
assured death he had appeared calm,
resigned, Socrates In temperament;
before the mere prospect Of danger the
npprehensive thief and fugitive ele-
ments of his nature uprose.
Yes: 1 am sure have put my own
neck in It," he muttered. ~ must de-
wise q way to save 1t. l have it. We
must seem to quarrel" And. rising, he
closed his book deliberately.
Fool! lie said in sharp voice.
"YOur argument Is as scurvy as your
Latin. Thou. n philosopher, book
less. shallow dabbler! So treat you
und your reasonngs!'
Whereupon. with o quick gesture, he
threw the dregs Of his glass in the face
Of the jester. So suddenly and unex-
pectedly was it done the other sprang
angrily from his seat and half drew
his sword. A moment they stood thus,
the fool with his hand menacingly up
on the hilt. the scamp scholar continu.
ing to confront him with undiminished
volubility.
MAKE a ring for two monks. my
masters" cried the man with the boar
Then let each state his case with
bludgeon or dagger"
with bludgeon or dagger" echoed
the excited voice Of the morio, whose
appearance had undergone a trans
formation. The indescribable vacancy
with which he had listened to the min
stre was replaced by an expression oil
, revolving mallgnity.
The jestress half arose, her face once
more white. her dark eyes fastened O.
, the fool But the latter, realizing tn
purpose of the affront and the actus
, service the scamp student had render
J ed him, unexpectedly thrust back hi
blade.
) III not fight puny bookworm,"
! said and resumed his seat, althoug
his cheek was flushed.
! Disappointed at this tame outcom
of an affair which had SO spirited b
ginning. the company. with derisiv
, soothing and muttered sarcasm, r.
, sumed their places: all save the mori'
. who stood glaring upon the jester.
3 Stab. stab.' he muttered through hi
, dry lips. And at that moment the tro,
a badour played few chords on his IL
: strument. The passion faded from th
: creatures face. Quietly he turned an
1 sought the chair nearest to the mil
/ strel
e 'Sing. master" he said
Y "Diable. thou art an Unsuitable MOI
ster"' grumbled the troubadour.
). "Insatiable" sm!lingly repeated ii
! strange being.
j. "1f you went also. ma douce miette
q The joys Of heaven I'd forego
), To have you with me there below
II Said Aucassin to Nicolette.'
softly sang the troubadouv.
Over the gathering a marked co
;, straint appeared to fall. More sober