The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1907-08-04

case their ship was ready for them; but
of Peters chances Q >could say nothing,
for they dercndel upon what view the
King took OF his offence and, though un-
acknowledged, MorelIa was the Kings
nephew and had his ear.
Afterward they went down into the
garden and there found Peter. who had
just returned from his jousting, Iidshel
with exercise and looking very manly and
handsome. Margaret tool his hand and,
walking aside, told him the news.
II I'm glad. " he answered.. -for tho sooner
this business Ii begun the sooner 1t will be
done. But, Swect," and here his face
grew very earnest, "Morellt has much
power in this land, and ! have broken its
law, 80 zone knows what the end will be.
Il may be condemned to death or impris-
onmcnt, or perhaps, IL 1 am given the chance
with better luck may fall fighting, in any
OF which cases we shall be separated for a
while or altogether. Should this be 30,
i pray that you will not stay here. either
in the hore OF rescuing me or for other
reasons; since while you are in Spain Morslla
will not cease from his attempts to get
hold Of you, whereas in England you will
be safe from him.
When Margaret heard theae words she
sobbed aloud. for the thought that harm
might come to Peter seemed TO choke her.
an all things I will do your bidding"
she said. yet how can I cave you, dear,
while you are alive, and II p~erchancs
you should die, which may God prevent,
how can l live on without your Rather
shall / seek to follow you very swiftly.
Il do not desire that" said Peter. Il
daoiro that ~ns. ahn,tlI apd.tpo .n,.r Iax~
till the end and come to meet me where I
I'm in due season and. not before. will
add this, that IL in after years you should
meet any worthy mar and have a mind to
marry him, you should do 30, for I know
well that you will never forget me, your
first love. and that beyond this world lie
others where there are 10 marrying or
giving in marriage. Let not my dead hand
lie heavy upon you, Margaret
-Yet," she replied in gentle indignation,
heavy must it always lie, since 1t is about
my heart. Be sure Of this, Peter, that II
such dreadful i'll should fall upon us, ne
you left me so shall you find me, here or
hereafter"
S be it," he said with a sigh Of relief,
for he could not bear to think Of Margaret
as the wife of some other a even after
he was gone, although his honest, simple
nature and fear lest her life might be made
empty Of all Joy caused him to say what
he had said.
Then behind the shelter of a Towering
bush they embraced each other as do those
who know not whether they will ever kiss
again, and the hour of SUNSET having come
parted as they must.
On the following morning onc more
Castell and Margaret wers led to the Hall
of Justice in the Alcazar. but this time
Peter did not go with them. The great
court was already full Of oounsellors, off,
GERS, gentlemen and adde's who had come
from curiosity, and other folk connected
with or Interested in the case.
As yet. however, Margaret could not see
Morella or Betty, nor had the King and
Queen taken their seats upon the throne.
Peter vas already there, standing before
the bar with guards on either side Of him.
and greeted them with a smile and a nod
as they were ushered to their chairs near by.
just as they reached them also trumpets
were blown, and from the back Of the hall,
walking hand in hand. appeared their
Majesties of Spain, Ferdinand and Isabella,
whercat all the audience rose and bowed,
remaining standing till they we're seated
on the thrones
The King. whom they now saw for the
first time, was n thick set, active man with
pleasant eyes. a fair skin and a broad fore
head, but, as Margaret thought, somewhat
slyfaced, the face OF a man who never
forgot his own interests in those of another.
Like the queen, he was magnifioently at
tired in garments broidered with gold
and the arms OF Aragon, while in his
hand he held a golden sceptre surmounted
by a jewel, and about his waist, to show
that he was a warlike King, he wore his
long. cross handled sword.
Smilingly he acknowledged the homage
OF his subjects by lifting his hand to his
cap and bowling. Then his eye fell upon
the beautiful Margaret. and turning he
put a question to the Queen in a light, sharp
voice, asking II that were the lady whom
Morella had married. and, IL so, why In the
name of heaven he wished to be rid OF her.
Isabella answered hat she understood
that this was the sehora whom he had de-
sired to marry when he married some one
else, as he alleged, by mistake. but who
was in fact affianosd to the prisoner before
them; a reply at which all who heard IL
laughed.
AT tnlS HOIntuJ Luc NldTQuip Oh NOTelh,
accompanied by his gentlemen and some
long gowned lawyers. appeared walking
UP the court, dressed in the black velvet
that he always wore, and glittering with
orders. Upon his head was a cap, also of
black velvet. from which hung q great
pearl. and this cap he did not remove even
when he bowed to the King and Queen.
for he was one of the few grandees Of Spain
who had the right to remain covered before
their NECESSITIES.
They Acknowledged his salutation. Ferdi-
nand with a friendly nod and Isabella with
a cold bow, and he. too, took he seat that
had been prepared for him. Just then
there was q disturbance at the far end Of
the court. where one Of it's officers could be
heard calling:
Way! Make way for the Marchioness Of
Morellal" At the sound of this name the
Marquis, whose eyes were hxed on Mar
garet, frowned fieroely. rising from his
seat as though to protest. then. at some
whispered word from a lawyer behind him.
sat down again.
Now tha crowd of anectators senaratad