The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-02-17
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CHAPTER xxxv1II.--Continucd
Ills voice broke almost In o sob, now
that which had weighed on his soul nll
these days. He loatled her crime, yet
loved her more passionntcly than be.
fore! oh! eternal mystery OF the heart
blood on my hands7" she retorted
violently; "you.arc mad my lora :.
md say- A. man a,,, P noo Miguel TO-
you you not suffer disgrace. prepare 10, ior
IV not lie for ors sosS give up mine honor
lit who am mad, my my lord. or you7" !,
one he replied, trying to steady his
voice. which still was tremh,,,ns,a oubt
everything. mine eyes. mine cars
the memory OF you ~; a.. as ! saw a
y m.b that o might that owe You ury my ife
senses be gladdened at the thought
that you are beautiful" -,
Ursula watched him with wild. burn.
last? She. as the woman. was bent
on knowing what lay hidden beneath
the expression of this debasing passion.
and lost. He loved her too madly. too
Completely. to tear her out OF his life.
HIS passion had become base; he de,
spised himself now more. than he had
ever despised her. but he could no
Longer battle against that overpower-
| Ing desire to fold her once more to his
| heart. to forgive and forget all save
| her beauty and. the magic OF her pres
ence.
But shc--though loving as. ardentiy
as he-wanted the truth above all.
Never would she have, accepted this de.
| grading passion: which would nave lstt
her forever bruised aud ashamed. she
mustered UP all her energy, all her
to fight for happiness and for honor.
have ~ meted out to these two young
people IL only she had been left free
hand? Would she have brought them
together or parted them finally and for
| them for q moment or two, then al
Lowed stronger hand to lead heraway
INTO bondage.
So accurately had the Cardinal de
success that he himself was able TO
| lead the Queen OF England to the
/ Great Hall for the approaching cere-
ony at the very ,b whe eon. Of
understanding one another.
Ursula had just uttered an energetic
and momentous. MY lord! -,
was looking him feariessly in the face.
resolved 10 question and cross-auestion
until she understood everything. when
the door was suddenly opened and
i OF her ladies, and accompanied oy His
E;minence. the Spanish envoy.
j 1t was the stroke OF q relentless
sword across the Gordian knot which
she had sought to ,unrasel. she had
only just made up her mind to stake
lher all upon final throw Of the dice
AN explanation with Wesscx. lie
could see that what she already, more
than guessed, he had not even begun
to suspect. The idea Of a gigantic
misunderstanding had not yet enteren
Il his brain. she would have brought II
before him. made him understand
And Fate suddenly said, No:
Fate. or that cruel hand which pulled
the strings that brought all puppets
Cardinal had darted a quick, anxious
look on WesseS. and then had smiled
with satisfaction. Ursula caught pom
hardening OF the Cardinals clever face.
and knew that her last chance had
gone. .,,.,.a ,han
the Queen entered. and Ursula knew
that never again would she be allowed
to SEQ him alone. never again Wouio
she be able to speak to him undis-
Nothing nies more quickly than an
Sothn When 1t begins saf TO slIp sp sloWly
J away. and tired hands are too weak
- CHAPTER xxx.
A FOrl0rn Hope.
. The Great Hall had quickly filled
; with ladies and gentlemen. Mary I
: Tudor had rapidly approached the q, dais
} holding out one gracious hand 70 Yves.
look to Ursula Glynde. who. Ike some
9 young wounded fawn. seemed to DC
standing at bay, facing this crowd Re, s o. !,
7 indifferent spectators. VINO had ii.era'is
! 1t seemed as II Mary felt cruel
i delight in bringing before the young
) girls notice the hopelessness OF hel
E breach which existed now between hel
s and His Grace OF Wessex.
The Queens Jealous eyes had had. a.re ntdi
noted the cold saiutation ,r win VIM" siGa
His Grace was evidently glad to Sc.
the end OF a painful. interview. ant
rejoice at sight OF the heartache which
and and not to try to enhance theSpain o
the wound.
kissed her hand. she kept him clos
. beside her. Whispering tender word:
WHICH she h9Red her pina m dfeam hear
more at our court. The ugly. night
mare is over, and. am almost happy!
II humbly thank Your Majesty" re
piled the Duke; my whole life ca,
henceforth be spent in expressing m!
gratitude for ,.graciousness which
ESQ little deserve"
may! I pray you to put us to TIL
, test my dear lord. My heart ache
!: with the desire to grant your ever.
:. whm."
, mand In France"
!. 'You wish to leave me?' said Mar!
with tender reproacr
y ii hope to save Calais for Your Ma
jesty's crown"
! You go to oi France H your Queen viii We
King Philip Of SPAIN"
,e II hope not, Your Majesty" he re
Il Joined earnestly. 81
- 1.-THE letter Of acceptance for m
It royal master already bears Her Ma
1esty'ss signature" here interposed tn
w Cardinal tlandly.
ID AYE! ! j have . plsdged my 70 npS Z,
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