The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-09

.aer who had forged the receipt and letter for her with the task or selllns some of the diamonds from the neck lace to provide funds Tor her deIense. clumsy and was taken by the police in London. He was brought Into the Rasttie where he confessed all. Jeanne denied furiously that she knew nm. But unhappily for her, she had accused Count Cagliostro of being responslDie for oliva's masquerade in Fefsa.nen' and he had been locked up in the Bas- file with the rest. He had taken ik philosophically, for he knew thas nothing could be traced to him. But he was not at all willing to tore9o his revenge. So 1t happened that nis servants promptly appeared before the authorities and swore that they had seen Jeanne of Valois drive 70 hhe pamphleteer's house.
 The trial was short. Jeanne tried m vain to give testimony that would draw the Queen Into a scandal Her efforts to threaten disclosures were futile. The case had resolved Itself in- to one of common theft.
 The forEer was sentenced to the gall Ieys for fife. De Rohan. Cagliostro and oliva were acquitted. Jeanne. still ignorant of her own doom, sat Tn her cell and heard the people shout; NaVe Rohan! Vive Cagliostro~
 Suddenly two men entered, followed by an official. He ordered her to her knees. She refused, crying that she was a Valois and of the blood ok Kings. Without answering they forced her to her knees and read to her the sentence. She was to be publicly whipped and branded on both shoul- ders with V. meaning voleusa (thisf)
 Screaming franticany she was drag -R 4~ss ~t4f4M a great mob awaited her. She tried to address them. T am of the blood of your Kings" she cried. They strike in me not criminal but rival and an aceomplice." She could say no more. A gag was thrust into her mouth. her dress torn from her shoul- ders and the lash applied. She utter ed a perfect howl. despite the gag. The people echoed it. Then the ezey cutioner quickly pressed the red hot branding iron against her. Sac faint ed and was carried away insensibie.
 While this scene was played In the square of execution, a brightly attired drawing room. The Count de Char ney. pale as death, was married there to Andree de Ta9erney. who stood by his side immovable as 8 statue.
 The ceremony over. the King kissed her on the forehead. saying: Madame le Comtesse, go to the Queen, sha wishes to give you a wedding prea- ent~
 "oh," murmured Andree to her broth CT Philip, who stood close by her. T cannot do that. can bear no more. If she speaks to me I shall die"
 Then sister, you will be happier than I. for cannot die" answered he.
 Andree went slowly 10 the Queen. afa A4Hs4 lac f.14 s.r.. f~s as Andree herself. With an effort she arose and pressed a paper into An dree's hand. The maid of honor open ed 1t and read;
 "Andree. you have saved my honor. In the name of this honor. which has cost you so dear. swear you may call me sister without bluehing. fy honor comes from you. My life be- longs to you. This paper is the pledge of my gratitude. the dowry which I give you. Your heart is noble and will thank me for this gift."--Marle An- toinette de Lorraine D.Autriche."
 Andree saw tears falling from the Queens eyes. She turned, put tho letter in the fire and left the room with charney. who took her by the hand silently.
 Two travelling carriages were in the courtyard. Andree got Into one and said to Charney:
 "sir, I believe you go to PicardyT'
 "Yes. Madam"
 And to where my mother lies dead. Adieu. monsieur
 Charney bowed, but did not reply, end Audree drove away. He entered the other carriage and drove in the op- rosite direction.
 Philip dc Taverney looked after his sister till she was out of sight. Then he eroaned For the Queens honor.r and rode away headlong.
 Next Sundays 0ne-Fage CIassie will be ePeveriI of the Peak,s by Sir Walter Scott.
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