The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-01-23
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Don Miguel took up cloak, which
was lying on . chair. and put it
around him. His eminence drew a bre-
wary from his pocket and settled him
self more comfortably in the high
backed chair. Don Miguel turned to
SO. but at the door he turned and came
back close to where the Cardinal was
sitting. Then he said quietly:
is your eminence prepared for that
eventuality. too7"
I'VE must always be prepared for
any. eventnslity. my son." replied the
Cardinal gently.
Then he became absorbed In HIS
breviary, whilst Don Miguel slowly
strolied out Of the room.
CHAPTER XIX
Departure
Everingham would not leave the
Palace without bidding goodbye to
Wessex. For the FIRST time in his
iire ne wished to avoid his friend,
yet feared to arouse suspicion. mis-
trust. what not? in the heart OF the
man whom ne was SO unwilling to help
TO deceive He half feared now the
frank and searching eyes which had
always rested on him with peculiar
kindness apd friendship; he almost
dreaded having to grasp the slender.
arfstocratic hand which had ever been
extended to him in loyalty and In
truth.
Nevertheless, in his heart, there was
no desire to draw back. During his
lengthy colloquy with his Eminence
he had weighed the consequences Of
his actions; though misguided perhaps
as to the means, led by a stronger will
than his own, his purpose was pure
| and his aim high; and though be had
tortured his brain with contectures
and fears, ne could not see any danger
against him.
AS to Lady Ursula, he swore TO
himself that no harm should eventu-
ally come TO her. She would be a tool,
a. necessary pawn, in this great game
Of cross purposes, which had the free
dom and greatness OF England for
it's ultimate aim.
| with Arm step Everingham reach
ed the Great Hall. where one by one
| the company was slowly dispensing
The Earl of Pembroke had gone to
his rooms to prepare for the Journey:
his friends were ready In the Fountain
Court to bid him farewell. Some of
the younger men were still whispering
In groups in various parts of the hall.
whilst others were continuing their
game OF hazard.
Everingham took q rapid look
i W
| the dais, Wessex was conversing with
the Earl OF Oxford, while faithful
Harry Plantagenet lay calmly sleep
| ing at his feet. The Dukes grave
face lighted up at sight Of his friend.
81 thought should have missed you,"
| he said. grasping the young man
warmly by the hand. MY Lord Of
oxford was just telling me that he
1 thought you would be starting anon"
should I have gone without your
| God -speed?"
II trust not. indeed. But your game
OF chess. meseems. must have been
very engrossiug."
Lord Everingham felt himself chang
ing color. Fortunately his back was
TO the light. and the Duke could mot
have seen the slight strait of alarm
In fash Everingham had realized
how true had been His Eminences
conjecture Wessex had already heard
Of the interview In the audience cham
Der. The games of chess had undoubt-
edly proved q useful excuse for so uns
usual an incident
fond Of the game" returned Evering-
ham as lightly as he could, land !
could not help but accede to his re-
quest for a final battle Of skill with
him, since probably / may not SEQ
him on my return"
But be felt His Grace's eyes fixed
earnestly upon him. A wild longing
seized him to throw on the mantle OF
diplomacy, which became him so ill,
and to give q word Of timely warn
ing to his friend. The sight OF the
beautiful boar-hound, so faithful, SO
waechful, at the feet Of his master.
became almost intolerable to his over
wrought, mind. Perhaps he would
have spoken even now. at this eleventh
hour, when from the Court outside
there came the sharp sound of a bugls
call.
Harry Plantagenet. reused from his
light sleep, had pricked his ears.
II fear me tits to horse friend"
said wessex with light tone of sad
ness. Marry! it likes me not to see
YOU depart Harry Plantagenet viii
miss you sorely In this dull place.
amongst so many enemies.
s.Fnemies, my dear lordv' protested
Everinkham warmly. Look around
this Great Hall at this moment. Now
| that the foreign ambassadors have de-
parted do you see augunt but frieNis2
Nay, more adherents. jpartisans. faith
| ful subjects, as you choose" he added
slgniffcantly.
| enemies perhaps tomorrow.
Impossible"
gwen II. But by the Lord Harry,
this il no time TO talk Of my AFFAIRS. "
| retoined Wessex light-heartedly.
Farewell, friend. and God-speed. -,
Harry, make your bow TO the most
| loyal man in England--youu not see
his like until he returns from Scot
land In your ear. my dear lord, I
pray you not to be astonished II when
that happy eventuaiity occurs. you find
me no longer q free man. Come, Har-
] ry shall we bid him adieu at the
! gates7"
He linked his arm In that Of Ever
ingham. the grouH of gentlemen part.
ed TO let them pass, then closed be-
hind them, and followed him and his
friend OUT Of the Hall. Every one
was glad Of a diversion from the op-
pressing atmosphere Of the last few
hours. Many murmured God bless
your Grace!" as he passed through the
brilliant assembly, exchanging 8 word,
a merry jest with his friends, cour-
teous bow or gracious smile with the
casual acquaintances
His popularity at this moment was
at it's height Nothing would have
caused greater JOY in England than
the announcement OF his plighted troth
to the Queen. Yet If these gentlemen,
who so eagerly pressed around him,
as he escorted his dearest friend
through the Hall, had been gifted with
the knowledge OF their fellow creatures
Innermost thoughts. they might have
read In His Gface's heart the opening
chapters Of q romance which would
have. changed their enthusiasm into
bitter disappointment. They would
have seen that within that heart where