Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-02-10
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self. he confronted the king with an enigmatic smile.
 Why nOt?" he repeated. Tn the court of love is not the fools wand greater than kings hitter or the pastoral staff of the Abbe de Lys: Be sides. sire" he added quickly, "as a fool takes it, in the court of love, not to l0ve-is treason.'
 Good" murmured the bishop. still eating. Not to love is treason.'
 "NNho alone is the culprit? Whose heart alone is filled with umbrage, hatred. pique"
 "Triboulet! Triboulet, the traitor!.' suddenly cried the countess, sprightly as child.
 "Yes: Triboulet, the traitor!' ex- claimed the fool, pointing the wand of folly at the hunchback.
 Even Francis offended face relaxed. Positively, I shall never hang this fellow" he said grimly to Marguerite.
 Before this tribunal of ladies whose beauty and learning he has outraged by his disaffection and spleen I sum- mon him for trial" continued the dukes jester
 "rriboulet. arise! lllustrious ladies of the court of love, the offender is in your hands,"
 "A little monster!' spoke up Diane, with gesture of aversion, real or af- fected. .. -..-,
 ''iIe is certainly somewhat reprehen- sible." added the queen of Navarro, whose tender heart even inclined to the weaker side. ..
 "An unconscionable rogue,' mur- mured the bishop, complacently clasp ing his fat fingers before hin. DIS
 50 he is already tried by the church and the tribunal" went on the plaisant of the duke. "The church hath excom- mumicated him and the court of love-
 twill banlsh him!' exclaimed the countess mirthfully. regarding the cap tious monarch with mock defiance.
 "Yes, banish him. turn him out" ech- oed Catharine carelessly. -- But your majesty" reconstructed the alarmed Triboulet, turning to the monarch. whose favor he had that day enjoyed.
 Appeal not to ,new returned Fran cis stcrnly. Here Venus rulesv And he gallantly inclined to the countess.
 Venus at whom he scoffs!" broke in Jacqueline shrilly, leaning back in her chair, with her hands on her hips.
 You witch, you sorceress! It was you who"- he hissed, with venomous glance.
 Hear him." exclaimed the girl light ly. He calls me witch. sorceress. be- cause. forsooth. am woman."
 "A woman, a devilv' muttered Tri- boulet between his closed teeth.
 And now" she cried, rising impetu- ously. "he says that women are devils! What shall we do with him?'
 "Pelt him out!' answered the count ess. Pelt him out!'
 With peals of merriment and trium- phant shouts the court of one accord directed fusillade of fruits. nuts and other viands at the head and person of the raging and hapless buffoon. the countess herself. apple fin hand-Eve bent upon engeance-leading in the assault. The other tables responded with cross fire. and heavier articles succeeded lighter until after having endured the continuous attack for q few moments as best he might the un- lucky dwarf raised his arms above his head and fairly fled from the hall, leaving behind in his haste bagpipe and his wooden sword.
 "I suppose" whispered Jacqueline to the dukes fool. when the attentioreof the company was thus withdrawn from the testers end of the table. you think yourself in fine favor nowT'
 "Yes" he answered absently: thanks to your suggestion"
 My suygestion.' she repeated scorn fully. .'I gave you none"
 Well. then. your crossing Triboulet.' "Oh. that" she replied. picking at a bunch of grapes. was to defend my sex. not you"
 But your warming for me to laughy Why" she returned demurely "'twas to see you go more gallantly to yosir execution. And"-eating s grapefruit is reasonably certain to be your fate You've only made a few enemies tonight-the duke-the''-
 Name them not. fair Jacqueline.' he reforted. indifferent
 True. You'll soon learn for yourself. ? | she answered sharply. 'I think should prefer to he in Triboulet's place to yours at present.
 Why" he said. with strange laugh. there's day for the duke snd a day for the fool
 Why did you not answer them witt what was first in your mind!' she ask ed.
 What was thaf:- be said. starting
 How can 1 tellgr she returned ! studying him
 You can tell . great deaI.- he re piled
 Sing hoddy doddy.
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 The duke and the fooI'- she humned deiening no furthel words
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