The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1906-08-24
"Then l carry it myself"

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She sprang forward at the door, but
he slipped in front Of her with out
stretched arms.
For Gods sake. consider yourself,
madamev' he entreated. "Other eyes
are upon you"
"Pah! Canaille!" She glanced at the
knot of Switzers, whose sergeant had
drawn them off a few PAGES and who
stood open eyed. staring at the scene.
Il tell you that will see the king"
you will ruin me If you pass
'And none the less shall do So"
The matter looked serious. De Cati-
nat was q man of resource, but for
once he was at his wits end. Nine. de
Montespan's resolution, as 1t was call
ed in her presence. or effrontery. as 1t
was termed behind her back, was pro-
verbal. If she attempted to force her
way, would he venture to use violence
upon one who only yesterday held the
fortunes Of the whole court in the hol-
low of her hand and who, with her
beauty. her wit and her energy. might
very well be in the same position to-
morrow? If she passed him. then his
future was ruined with the king. who
never brooked the smallest deviation
from his orders.
IF madame would deign to wait"
said he soothingly. 1.-The king will be
on his way to the chapel in an instant"
ut Is not yet time"
Il think the hour has just gone"
And why should l wait like
lackey?"
ut is but moment. madame"
mo. shall not watt She took a
step forward toward the door
But the guardsman's quick ear had
caught the sound of moving feet from
within. and he knew that he was mas
ter of the situation. Il will take ma
DANES message" said he.
"Ah. you have recovered your senses!
Go. tell the king that l wish to speak
with him"
He must gain a little time yet. "Shall
say it through the lord in waitingr'
"No: Yourself"
"Publicly?"
NO. no; Tor his private ear"
"Shall I give a reason for your re-
QuestT'
"Oh, you madden me! Say what I
have told you, and at once"
But the young officers dilemma was
happily over. At that instant the dou-
bic doors were swung open, and Louis
appeared in the opening, strutting for
ward on his high heeled shoes, his
stick tapping, his broad skirts flap
ping and his courtiers spreading out be-
hind him. He stopped as he came out
and turned to the captain of the guard.
You have note for me?'
Eyes, sire"
The monarch slipped it into the peck
ct of his scarlet undervest and was adj
vancing once more when his eyes fell
upon Nine. de Montespan standing
very stiff and erect in the middle of
the passage A dark flush Of anger
shot to his brow and he walked swiftly
past her without a word, but she turned
and kept pace with him down the cor
ridor.
Il had not expected this honor ma
dame" said he.
Il wished to hear my fate from your
own lips" she whispered. Il ccn bear
to be struck myself, sire. even by him
who has my heart but it is hard to
hear that ones brother has been
wounded through the mouths of Wallets
and Huguenot soldiers for 10 fault of
his save that his sister has loved too
fordly."
ut is no time to speak of such
things"
when can l see you. then, sire?"
''In your chamber at A.
Then l shall trouble your majesty
no further
She swept him one of the graceful
courtesies for which she was famous,
and turned away down a side passage
with triumph shining in her eyes.