Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-15

hand and a spear prick in the shoulder But you,
SIR L trust you have no seattle?
In truth John, with you at one elbow and
Lord Audley at the other, | know not how could
come to harm. But alas l fear that Sir James is
sorey stricken -
The gallant Lord Audley had dropped upon the
ground, and the blood oozed from every crevice of
his battered armor. His four brave squires-Dutton
OF button, Delves of Doddington Fowlhurst of
Crewe and Hawkstone of Wainhill-wounded and
weary themselves, but with thought save for
their master, unlaced his helmet and bathed his
pallid blood stained face
He looked up at the Prince with burning ewes
u thank you, sir, for degning to consider so poor
knight as myself, said he in feeble voice
The Prince dlsmounted and bent over him
am bound to honor you very much lanes said
he for by your valor this day you have won glory
and renown above us all, and your proves has
proved you to be the bravest knight
Ny lord, murmured the wounded man. You
have right to say what you please; but l wish it
were as you say.
James, said the Prince, from this time on
ward l make you knight of my household,
and settle upon you five hundred marks of YEARLY
income from my estates in England
Sir the knight answered, God make me
worthy OF the good fortune you bestow upon me!
Your knight l will be- and the money will
divide with your leave amongst these four squres
who have brought me whatever glory | have won
this day" So saying his head fell back, and he
lay white and silent upon the grass.
Bring water!" said the Prince. Let the rova1
1eech to him; for 1 had rather lose many men
than the good Sir James Ha! Chandos what have
here?"
A knight lay across the path with his helmet
beaten down upon his shoulders. On his surcoat
and shield were the of a red griffin.
1t is Robert de Duras the spy said Chandos
Veil for him that he has met his endp said the
angry Prince Put him on his shield Hubert
and let four archers bear him to the monastery
Lay him at the feet of the Cardinal and say that bv
this sign greet him. Place my flag on yonder high
bush Walter, and let my tent be raised there that
my friends may know where to seek me-
The fight and pursuit had Numbered far awav
and the field deserted save for the numerous
groups of weary horsenen who were making their
way back, driving their prisoners before them
The archers were scattered over the whole plain
riding the saddle-bags and gathering the arror of
those who had fallen, searching for their own
scattered arrows.
Suddenly however, as the Prince was turning
toward the bush which he had chosen for his head
quarters there broke out from behind him an extra
ordinary uproar, and group of knights and squres
came pouring toward him. all arguing swearing
and abusing each other in French and English at
the tops of their voices. In the midst Of them
lmped a stout little in gold-spangled arrnor
who appeared to be the object of the contention
for one would drag him way and one another
as though they would pull him limb from limb
Nay, fair sirs gently, gently, l pray vou!" he
pleaded. There is enough for all and
no need to treat SO rudely' But
EH~zzN ever the hubbub broke out again and
swords cleaned as the angry disputants
glared furiously at each other The
Princes eyes fell upon the small prisoner
and he staggered back with a gasp of
astonishment.