The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-06-03
THE
QUEENS PAGE
By Cornelia Baker xes ' ce1a By s5 B11"
BY Cornelia Baker
CHAPTER XVIII. !
A Cautious Bride and Gorgeous Wedding.
Copyright 1905. by the Bobbs-
Merrill Company


about to take place is delightful experience;
to be in a palace the of the marriage of
with his queen and his brilliant court is almost as
derfu and beautiful trip fairy land Besides this
not because she was willing to be married but because
sne was afraid OF whipping-wel the Velasco twins
were IN the midst of strange events ! ":
- The Princess Jeanne not ceased to mplore her
uncle to break off the match Francis only laughed
and told her that little girls did not know what
The duke tried to gain friendly glance or a smile
from his bride-tobe but she snnbbed severely
that he contented himself with society mother
whom he greatly admired No doubt he devouty wished
that she had taught her daughter to be agreeable
she was herself. - .s*-<2 ! -. :~,~~c
In spite of the great ladies who surrounded her,
Jeanne insisted that Petronla should keep her
side and the little girl progress of the COR
toilet often described history It is safe to
say that never was magnificent gown slipped the
head of more captious and irritable bride. Jeanne
found fault with each and every was brought
FORTH and had she been of less exalted station she
doubtless would have been souny shaken peev-
lshness Her bridal robe respendent that Petro-
to be delighted with it, This robe Of cloth Of gold
so thlckly set with gems that it gave APP
pearance Of jewel, scintating flashes from thou
sand facets. -. - 49, 80. r =. ,
'*Why you unhappy, Madamea'' whispered
Petrona to the princess order to comfort her tYou
going to stay with her Majesty years before
Grace, the duke will to take you away, and-and-
you have such beautiful thingsl y 49, 5<G=
~ do not wish to be married y snapped the princess
suddenly and fercey that Petronia felt as she
had been unexpectedly drenched with cold water
duca coronet which was mass of priceless Jewels
the last touch to be added to her toilet AS # was
placed on her soft hair Jeanne gave CIV of main and
declared that it pressed her brow and made her head
ache-which was doubtless true, tho she would have
found fault with it in any event. = -. -. ~.
History tells us there much display at the
wedding Of this little girl ehere would have been for
the coronation of great king Surrounded by all the
ladies of the court and in the presence
of state the princess was to chapel where she
to be allowed until she should be metsby her
Francis himself in robes Of state all aglitter with
gems then to lead his niece to the altar One would
have supposed that the little lady might have been awed
by being the observed of all observers in this splendid
company, but. Jeanne thinking of her affairs
and did not for moment forget to be obstinate: =,
: When the king extended his hand she partly rose
from her chair and then sank down again II am ill.,
she said, ttand I cannot carry all these jewels!'
Francis was annoyed almost beyond endurance. He
of stormng and throwing the furniture about That
stance had the occasion BEEN less solemn B with
eourtiers around him who tremble his fown it is
very easy for king to vent his spite if he
express his feelings by smashing things: !. -.
Ancis had grudge against the Constable de Mont
Icy, and now was the time for revenge
Take up the princess in your and carry hertz
~.snmanded the king ~. ".'::, =. .....= =
The constable was very hightempered and very
Of the kingdom was forced to play the part Of
maid It is difficult to imagine his feelings he stopped
to lift Jeanne in his for he probably knew that
there others in that assembly besides the king who
would secretly exult at his discontinue. ~c .
Petronia expected to the princess struggle and
try to slip to the floor but she seemed at last to realize
the fact that it useless to offer further opposition
and remained perfectly quiet sparkling bundle in the
of the Inundated Montmoreney. - = : g - T..
marriage performed by great dignitary of
the church, assisted by others almost great then
followed magnificent banquet, and later ball.
= Jeanne declared, she married according to
wishes Of the King of France, there really
necessity for her to appear at the ball His Majesty
thought otherwise however and commanded her to
to the ball. The princess obeyed and among her at
PENDANTS the Veasco twins gorgeousy attred and
possibly the happest in that company for it the
very first ball they had witnessed. - !
The festivities did not with the ball. but
tnued for than week; and to pay for it all, the
duty raised SALT and the people contributed
they seasoned their food For that
ding called les sallees, salted wedding.
On the day after the wedding his Majesty ordered
hunt for he happier than when engaged in
the chase Probably dazzling hunting party
gathered together than that sunny morn
ing at the palace Of Chateleranlt.
Glow glad that our princess decided to hunt
todayl' remarked Pedro; otherwise should have
been obliged to remain in the palace with her Highne -
ttShe did want to come, ,, said his sister aho
is fond Of the chase, But her Majesty the