The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-04-29


very annoying to be chained up like this when there
were 50 many fascinating things to investigate He
the slender links broke and without time Marco
seampered to the floor feeling that the world his
E,-s.%'>s
He first to the tray of sweets and popped one
into his mouth It realized his fondest expectations and
he joyousy consumed the remainder. The wine he did
not care for His young master once had given him
and afeey That episode Marco pepP had no.
further use for the juice of the grape beverage
but Wne lovely red wine, is very fine thing amuse
oneself with in other ways Across chair lay hand
some g9Tp Of bressde which the marqujss
OF hnery the little meddler pulled to the floor and
poured the wine it, delighted to see the crimson
spots and splashes he able to make the thick
goods Perhaps he thought he improving the gown
and was doing the marquse favor--somethng she
would have done herself if it had entered her mind.
Let give him the benefit of the doubt and the credit
Next he climbed to the dressing table, where stood
those mysterious candles. They were soft and easily
crushed. He tried them all left ruin behind him.
He picked silver jar containing red paste which
he often had seen the maid apply to the lips of her
mistress. He about to experiment with this
playthng when the door suddenly opened and the
quise appeared.
for the rest of his life; then the old lady sank into
chair and burst into tears. She commanded her maid
who came in at that moment to send the little page for
the children.
Just what your pet has done!' she cried
Fabien 81 have humored you in every way and have
allowed you everything you want and this is all
the thanks get for it, This is by no means the first
time that wretched animal has destroyed my property
but / promise you it shall be the last! NV beantifnI
gown which L intended to this evening" ruined
for e eTha 3i++,o ha.s+ n;s oo+on oo., :.
pums said his MASTER looking regetfuly into the tray
what the sweets compared to nv lovely gown?''
cried his grandmother stormily
The twi ms greatly distressed to their good
friend unhappy, and Fabien grin But
lady gFadua1ly reganed usual calm and even
smiled at the of her woes, who had climbed to
Petronilla where he cuddled in fear wrap
sleeve to
tect himself from his enemy He finally from
the care of Gullot who was instructed tn
whip him, but not too hard.
- The twins in a futter of excitement at the
thought of taking supper with her Majesty ''She knows
of noble family-that is why she wants see
us there said Pedro
'No, do not think that is the reason,'' returned
his sister She fond of looking because we are
alike and because Of the age the Princess
Jeanne.'
will take the table w
be placed at another table, which is presided by
he! Majestys first lady of honor, the senechale Of
The children surprised to find that the supper
was not so grand that which had been the
Countess Feury, the Queen of Navarro did not
believe, many did at that time that the
sole aim of fe and her table not furnished with
the variety of vands which might be found in
| Of some of her noble subjects
There were two tables in the supper=roonn, at one
of which the queen supped alone for the king at this
time was away at Guyenne looking after his soldiers
Her Majesty looked toward the children with bright
smile and during the meal of her officers approached
e @ tss da 70 thy y this
adding goodnauredly It is composed of cock cress
and brought to France by her Maestys royal niece
the Dauphness Catherine de- Medici'' The young and
healthy appetites of the twins appreciated the dainty
! about which Pedro determined to write to old jules
| To the little guests the strangest feature
meal was to see the people outside staring them
while they eating for it the custom of the
period for the people to watch their soveregns
while they were at their meals
When the supper ended all went to large
drawing salon. where the queen motoned to the
twins to stand behind her chair There music and
the ladies and gentlemen took telling stories
and in making rhymes for her Majesty very fond
of such pastime.
After awhile pretty lady took up lutte and with
q respectful courtesy to the queen, sang
ooh, welcome is he who at length
Shall stop at my door and shall cry:
The king to health and strength
= Is returning the king will not die!'
Then she who now better dead
Will the news-bearer to see,
And kiss him for what he hath said;
That her brother from danger is free.'