Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16

way. aiter you reach the castle.
Ladies. l wish you good morning.
The king. like the little gentleman
he was. doIed his hat CALAMITY to the
two ladies' as Sir Charles. saluting pro-
foundry, led them away.
A great weight was taken from FL
lens heart. The king. who possessed
the power OF life and death over his
soldiers and sailors, had promised 20
free her husband and restore him TO
her arms. Punishment, trouble, dis.
houlty. were 70 intervene. but the end
was certain and Ellen was content TO
wait
The gentleman-ln.waiting presented
himself 10 the king. who had stood
quietly under the trees talking ami.
matedly with his wife and chuckling
with pleasure at the idea that had
come 70 him.
The Britannia arrived in the
Thames last night. did she not?"
Yes. your majesty"
And my message directing Admiral
Kephard TO present himself was trans
mitted?"
Yes. your majesty"
The admiral is at Windsor"
He IS. your majesty"
bid him 70 come 70 me here under
the trees. ! have something to say
to him"
Yes, your majesty" returned the
equerry. bowling and Withdrawing
rapidly.
A,s r--~o-+f-- III aarc -
hard. in fun uniform. attended by
Captain Beatty and Lieutenant Col.
lier. came rolling along the walk. As
the admiral ard his subordina,es "a.
luted and pref ared TO kneel. the king
motioued TO them 70 rise. II we're a
cruelty TO make Fat old man like
kephard, trussed up like turkey
cock in tight uniform. kneel down on
the ground out In the open air.
You need not kneel. admiral. nor
you gentlemen" said the king. ex-
tending his hand 20 Kephard who
bent over Il and kissed IL heartily
with every evidence OF appreciation
Of the kings iueGable condescension.
How d. YOU find yourself this morn
ing continued his majesty.
Very we'll your majesty" said KEEP
hard
slr2"
The genuehen addressed bowed pro
foundly.
we are an ~ for service against
any OF your maiesty's enemies now.
as always" returned Kephard with
another salute
II know that" said the king. kindly
You have had a pleasant voyage2"
Yes. your majesty"
You brought with YOU on your ship
a prisoner"
subject 20 your majosty's pleasure.
Of course. returned Admiral Kephard.
And what are the charges against
Lord Carrlngton?" asked the king.
'Disobedfence OF orders. sir" re-
turned the admiral.
Hath he been tried veto"
Not yet. SIR. a courtmartial Is
ordered for tomorrow on the Brit
ANNA"
And what viii be the result OF
their deuberations?"
He is sure 20 be found guilty. sir"
answered Kephard. gloomlly.
Hum said the king. And the
punishment"
suspension. degradation. dismissal.
unless your majesty should be pleased
70 mitigate the sentence"
And what were the circumstances
or the disobedience?"
Admiral Kephard coughed and
looked embarrassed.
out with H." said the king. bluntly.
He STAYED from his ship to-ah-
ight a duel"
How does he bear himself now -
continued the king. to Admiral KEEP
hard's surprise
lie had expected violent outburst
from his majesty. who thoroughly dis
approved OF dueling.
"Gloomily. your majesty. In short
sir" the admiral burst forth. he's
been a damned beg your majesty
pardon. and yours. madam. It's an
| old sailors habit" he stammered in
great confusion.
Proceed. Kephard." said the king
smiling. but no more Of that"
| Darlington has been a fool" re-
suned the old warrior, flushing deeply
under his tan. he had the sweetest
wife on earth and was ashamed OF
her and hirted with another woman
who couldn't hold a candle to her
and she ran away. in her innocence
getting Lord Strathgate 70 assist her
Strathgates motives were-wen. your
majesty will understand She es
capped from him. Darlington pur
sued him. They fought"
so ! have been informed" said the
king.
Very well. your majesty, Their
there's nothing for me to do but tc
beg you 20 be merciful 20 the youne
man ! think he's heartily sick and
sorry Of IL now. and only wants hi:
wife. He's one Of the best ON
In the service. IL would be a pity t
degrade him. and. to tell the truth,
love the Lad dearly. Won't your ma
jesty be little easy with him
nominal punishment? We can't az
ford 10 overlook the affair entirely"
"Hark ye." admiral" sad the king
"GentlemeR-" he turned 70 the Other
two sailOrs-"I commit her majesty