The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-10

suspicious. but testify only to the facts. On the following day Louis was es- | corted In solemn state to the great council room where his fate was 10 be decided. The Duke, scarcely able to refrain from uttering his hate, charged Louis with having consplred to keep
 the Countess Isabelle from his just au- | thority and with being an accomplics In the murder of the Bishop of Llege. Isabelle testified that Louis had not | Invited her to seek hls protection, but | that she had done so with out previous consultation. and that her arrival had not been greeted with cordiallty, which was quite true. as Louis had dissem- bled even to her so that she might not know the plans that he bullded on hay Ing her In his power.
 Charles of Burgundy looked at Louis with glare, showing that he felt baf- lied rather than convinced.
 Ehe continued, and narrated all that had happened to the scene when Quen- tin confronted the wiid Boar in the banqueting room of the Bishops pal ace.
 Then Quentin followed. He told of hls adventures, even to the discovery of the plot between his guide and the enissary from William de Ia Marck. omitting nothing except hls suspicion as to the Kings complicity.
 'Hark thee" said the Duke. "and re- nasnber that thy life depends on thy truthfulness. Did these villains mem ton that they had thy Kings authority for carrying off the two ladiesf
 T heard nothing which could auth or- izs me to say so," answered Quentin. And repeat that l had no commis- sion of any kind from the King of France to the people of Ldege, far less instructions to incite them to mutlny. II tra.A tt.s~ .Int. A character gave me only to save the Countess Isabelle"
 And therein" cried Crevecoeur bold iy. Thy young friend and prisoner did right; and his doing so cannot be im- puted as blame to King Louis" The Duke looked moodiiy on his fa- vorite counselor and Still more moodily around his court from ali members of which rose murmurs of assent The tide was turning in favor of Louis. Its flow received a mighty ac-
 cession from fortune at this opportune
 moment, for n herald from William de IA Marck was announced. He deiiv-
 cred a challenge from the Wild Boar but before the Duke could reply Louis
 perjured outlaw and murderer that the King of France will be presently be- fore Liege and that he proposes to gib-
 bet William de la Marck alive"
 And add for my part" said the Duke, '"whatewer it may not misbecone a prince to send to a common thief and murderer. Begone No, stay! Never herald left my court without having cause to cry Jargesse.' Let him be scourged tiN the bones are bareF'
 By the roodr' said Louis, quick to catch the mood of his dangerous cous- in. Since the ass has put on a boar's hide Jet us set the dogs on himP'
 Right! Right" cried Charles of Burgundy. "Uncouple the hounds!"
 While the hounds were driving the poor wretch the Duke laughed till the tears ran and in his ecstacies of rapt- ure flung his arms around the Kings shoulder.
 "Ah. Louis. Louis." he cried. would to God thou vert as faithful a mon arch as thou art merry companionF'
 I will give you as good terms as you will" said Louis. We will march together against the Boar and you shall have my agreement to aught else you wish" s-,Ft tflf
 Thus did the French King onca more wrest victory from . crash of plans that would have Involved leaser man in death and dtsgraee.
 Before the Duke might change his mind. the Burgundians hurried prep arations to march against De la Marck and Liege. Louis was permitted to send to his territories for forces for knights enough to make him a uss- full ally. and not enough to make him Q dangerous rival.
 Eagerly the Duke of Burgundy pressed forward for the fight. Only one thing did he permit to interfere with his preparations for war. and that waR to try again to force the Countess Isa- belle to marry. But she resisted Ho desperately. vowing that she would flee to a convent. that at last he cried out, half in anger and half in admiras ton: well, then! Your fate shall he decided according to the ancient rules of chivaIry. He that brings us the head of the Wild Boar shall claim your hand of us! And if you deny his right he shall have your domains ana allow you what he pleasss to live on in a convent"
 Her remonstrances were drowned in