The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-12-26

.Pass 1t through my heart, sire ~
the worst repute. she has led the life
a.an adventures. is the widow OF a
| e,ormed scribbler. and she occupies
1eniai position in the palace"
5lhe king had stamped with his foot
ien the carpet more than once during
b frank address, but his anger blazed
seo fury at its conclusion.
ado you dare he cried, with fash
a, eyes, "to call the charge of my
rldren a mental position? / say that
ire is no higher in the kingdom. Go
X to Meudon, sir this instant and
Ger dare to open your mouth again
the subject"
he young man bowed low and walk
with dignity from the chamber.
4 he kings first hot anger had died
e ny by now and bad left behind it
I'm. bitter spirit which was even more
temidable TO his antagonists.
sfIt he had little breathing space.
s assailants knew that with persist
Ae they had bent his will before, and
ay trusted that they might do so
1 in. 1t was Louvois, the minister,
VI who entered the room, with his
este port. his lofty bearing, his
wig and his aristocratic face,
,Nch. however, showed some signs of
NJ ,idation as it met the baleful eye of
king.
Well. Louvois. what now?' he ask
mpatiently. HAS some new state
pter arisen:'
.SThere is but one new state matter
'ach has arisen, sire, but it is of such
ortance as to Danish all others
our mind-your marriage, SIRE"
= sou disapprove of it,"
oh. sire. can l help it?'
-~ut of my room. sir! Am / to be
Rented to death by your importuni-
Al? What. You dare to linger when
Ter you to go.' The king advanced
lily upon the minister. but Louvois
lenly flashed out his rapier. Louis
, ng back. with alarm and amaze
/ t upon his face, but it was the hiIt
not the point which was presented
i'm.
,Sass it through my heart, sire!' the
tster cried. falling upon his knees,
:. whole great frame in a CULVER with
SStion. Il will not live to see your
. fade.'
:. treat heaven,' shrieked Louis,
"a wing the sword down upon the
u md. Il believe that this is a con-
+ icy to drive me mad. Was ever a
- so tormented in this life? This
= be private marriage. man. and
: i'll not affect the state in the least
= 'ee.''
: uvois gathered himself up and
= his rapier back into its sheath.
: Our majesty is determined he
ID
-. bSolutely''
hen l say no more. / have done
luty." He bowed his head as one
y, eep detection when he departed,
III in truth his heart was lightened
80 in him. for he had the kings as
~ nee that the woman whom he
80 l would, even though his wife. not
on the throne of the queens of
ce.
ese repeated attacks, if they had
!. shaken the kings resolution, had
asst irritated and exasperated him
NJ lie utmost. He wore accordingly
! cry cordial face when the usher
tendance admitted the venerable
n OF Father la Chaise, his con-
Ii r.
Va wish you all happiness, sire" said
n: Jesuit. land / congratulate you
% my heart that you have taken the
,ul Z step which must lead to content
Ma in this world and the next"
ear. have had neither happiness MOI
rir eminent yet. father" answered the
M peevishly. Il have never been SC
EE. cred in my life. The whole court
w, been on its knees to me to change
a Intention.
e c Jesuit looked at him anxiously
'orl Of his keen gray eyes.
DL' ortunately your majesty is a man
Hk rong WILL said he. and not to be
air lsily swayed as they think"
e o, no. did not give an inch. But
1el IL must be confessed that It Is
unpleasant TO have so many
ID lst one"
~ hen there is the more credit to
majesty for having resisted them
Nbave done nobly. sire. You have