The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-14
IN MARY'S REIGN
BY BARONESS E61ndUskA ORGY
Copyright. reservedo
BY BARONESS EMMUskA ORGY.
CHAPTER xxxv1.--contlnued.

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But when she alighted she suddenly
became conscious that the Cardinal de
Moreno was standing before her MS
delicate white white hand o 9 ..,i,
to help her step ashore. She shrank
away from him AZ from viper VINO ma
stung her and might sting ner again;
not, understanding his attitude, nor lne
to her the lie that had saved WesseX,
she yet knew by Instinct that this pur-
ple-clad, benevolent person, inns Kiuniy
and courteous diplohnatist, was a thin5
of evil which had first polluted anu
then Killed her love. -,
His Eminence smiled--a kind, indul-
gent smile--when he saw the, QUICK
look of horror in the young GIFTS ihc''
and he said very gently:
"Will you not allow me, my daught-
er, to accompany you TO your apart
ments? The Queen, remember ha,n
confided you to my ch "a ge. l.ra wo' Of
wish to see you safely IN her GRACE VI
Lncoln's care ,,
Your Eminence does me too much
honor" she said coldly. i can find
my way alone through the water
Gallery
yet Her Majesty. meseems, VIII not
allow her maids of honor TO Walk I'M
attended In this part of the grounds,
he added. with slight touch Oh pei'eV-
olent sarcasm.
to Inte s9Ml" Her IN Majesty. rejoined Ur
sula quietly, "and / am of no longer
ms ing ,'e or to ', demand an escort"
"W.ll as you will. my daughter. 1t
ia not FOR me TO force my presence up
on you; though. believe me, would
have wished to serve you.
He was about to beckon to his ret,-
nue. who had stood respectfully aside
during this brief colloauy, when WITH
quick. wholly unexpected movement,
the young girl placed her hand upon
Ills arm. and forced him once more 10
turn and face her.
Your Eminence would wish to servo
me?" she said, speaking rapidly, and
with a strange, perenptory ring in, her
voice
Can you doubt 1T. my child?' he re-
piled urbsnely. e. a.. no.o ,s
which If known to the Queen OF Eng
land would forever ruin your position
In any court Of Europe. .,
YOU would find 1t difficult IL, =
he began, whilst a slight look-oh. a
mere shade--of fear seemed to creep
into his eyes.
traying Your Eminence. nor the trap
which you set for me. into which was
full willing to fall. i merely men
toned the existence Of this secret for
the awakening Of your own conscience.
and because l have need OF service
" Il viii endeavor to fulfil yeur be-
| hests. my child
81 dexire three words with His Grace
of Wessex this afternoon .,.s
still tone of nervousness perceptible
| in his voice, and trace of that newiy-
awakened fear lurking In the anxious
look which he cast upon her:
But she seemed quite self-possessed.
and almost commanding. as one VINO
had the right 10 demand obedience.
The Cardinal did not quite know now
to read her character at this moment.
| There was no doubt that II she chose
| to betray the part which he had played
| In her voluntary -immolation, there
/ would be plenty Of people at the Eng
iish cour. only too ready 10 oeiie'e ne ,
or at any rate to seem to do 50. fhe
/ Queen of England herself would iend
4 a willing ear to any tale which Wouid
release her from her promise with q
Grace Of Wessex stood fully exonerated
now. and in the face OF 50 much hu-
Il initiation the Cardinal would mi y
impossible to demand fresh trial
whilst Mary Tudor had probably al
I ready repented of her pledge 70 marry
King Philip OF Spain
On the other hand, was 1t not dan
1 serous to allow an interview TO taKs
place between Wessex and Ursula! II
a flash the Cardinal reviewed the situa-
: ton and weighed all the consequences
! of the two courses thus opened before
him-acquiescence and negation-aht
he decided that acquiescence would b'
!; least dangerous. All he wanted wa:
the time In which he could obtain tn
.. Queens actual signature TO- her pledge
!; Once that was done. Mary Tudor woult
never go back on her royal slgi
: manual. In any case. not much harm
could be done in brief interview
Both Wessex and Ursula were so IA
OF the tangled meshes Of the intrigu
in which they were still being held
!. that it would undoubtedly require. tn
testimony of third pc person n at h leaI
to bring daylight into the b!aci
! shadows of the mystery.
8 Therefore. His Eminence.. after thes
e few seconds OF serious thought. re
sumed his kind; suav tro, mah me ,n anG
}. placed his services with alacrity a
= Lady Ursula's disposal.
] "But fear me-" he added rehectivelS
that you place too much reliance I upo
sex is not like TO listen TO me. and me
seems that you could more easily oh
tain an interview with him. throug
: your own influence. which Just no.
Q should be boundless. If the Duke ha
ilany gratitude in his heart"
! Your Eminence seems to be Oh
q prime mover in this drama OF puppets
i reioined Ursula ,drily; and the Quee
e will put every obstacle in my way ur
e less Your Eminence interferes."
: Your confidence honors me, m
- daughter. i VIII 90 my HuHpie Des
: beside Her Majesty, and you can q
a the rest. But this on one condition"
! Name it,"
J THAT you will have patience unit
! tomorrow. His Grace arrives at tt
y palace tonight. Her Majesty Will Il
20 doubt honor him specially. There ma
le no festivities tomorrow afternoon.
Is think / can so contrive it that yo
y have ten minutes alone then with II
u Grace"
e, She bent her head in acquiescenc
D. and then stepped back so as to int
"a mate to him that this interview W;
40 at an end.
n BE prudent. my daughter" he adde
!, as he finally turned to so. and remen
"a Der that a sin is best atoned for /
~ humility and silence"
&c cat what hour can / rely on 70,
Emnenccs promise Tomorrow" 81
rejoined calmly ignoring his urbai
speech.
if God will grant me power"
f. "Your Eminence had best pray I
IN that power then" she added finally,
The Cardinal took leave OF her WI
les his usual dignif1ed benevolence. u
~ not suit HIM at present to appear
=. be taking notice of her thlnly-vell
I.ci threats. He did not think that >