New-York tribune., 1909-07-04

before the court
"4ckl don't consider me, answered Adolph,
smiling. The whole court knows why YOU
chose me. and everyone despISes me for beng
a party to the crime. Let them think what they
Will; I care not. They viii soon change Their
minds"
The Margrave bowed and withdrew. As he
turned away. he collided with the long Duke OF
Wcissenfels. who said.
Out Of the way, you twice-fat hog
All who were near saw the Duke ScOwI ana
many persons heard his words.
-ichi it hurts him." said AdOlph, laughing
triumphantly and Struggling his shoulders " lie
did not receive the golden apple There may be
another Trojan War
The Margraves words were heard by every
one in the room, including the Duke, and
though Adolph spoke estingly he was terribly
IN earnest. For sometime there had been en-
nifty between these two. and the MargraVe
hoped to widen the breach He succeeded so
we'll that the Duke. who was proud Of his repU-
tation as a ducIist was heard on several occa-
si0ns to threaten the fat fellow with eNtinc-
ton in several horrible forms, the least ir1Stiu
Of which was 10 run his sword through the Mar
graves heart. The Dukes threats all reached
the Margrave's ears; but they dlI not INSPIRE
fear. On the other hand. they hIled ms aestTJ
with Joy, and he was careful that they should
be made known % the hing.
THE next evening at The Tabagie. after the
King had risen. and while the Nargrave
beer. the Duke, who could not ~ all compete
with AdOlph IN the matter of beer drinking
however superior he may have been as duel
Ist. took occasion To annoy the NaTgTaVe III
many petty ways. The adroIt Adolph offered
Weissenfcls every opportunity % show MS tI
temper and after he had exhibited his bad
feeling in such q manner that the King could
not help Seeing II. our friend OF Nchwedt ap-
preached his Majesty. who graclOuSiy lent MS
ear 10 his future son IN law.
Ia. have NOTICED
Adolph with great earuestness. .t that his Grap-
Of Wciz=enfels Is taking every occasion 70 put
insuiferable insult upon me
Yes I have noticed that his looks are sour
and that he seems {, take great delight IN Try
ing TO insult YOU. answered the King. laugh
ing and waving his hand 70 indicate that It was
Of no consequence
Ny immediate business with Your Majesty
is this" said the Margrave. standing at his tall
est and swelling 1,u. .l54tslv IN the breast. "
wish 70 ask vour Naie~tv's p-rnISsIon % slap
the Dukes face-fIcr YOUR Majesty. and when
hr attempts To run from me. II IS my intention.
always with your Majesty permission, 70 Kick
is already intirnated. Adolph had been
You have nv permission 10 do both said
the King. laughing and resting htS hand kindly
ON the Nargravc's shoulder " But he may not
1uu. He has threatened % run YOU through.
and YOU know he Is a very devs. with a sword
The Nargrave's intentions had been good.
and his determination had been real, but they
had been formed hastily and without due con-
z-.ier4tIDn The King suggestion that the Duke
might not run away but that he might draw ms
sword stcklIrd over the native hue Il Adolpl
resolution with the pale cast Of thought.
Following the pale cast of thought came wish
that Henry was present ., ali and abet him m
hrs undertaking and % See him IN valiant
role After the wish had taken t'ru prude1g-
whispered % the NarErave that It would Dee
wise 10 postpone chastI-ing the Duke TIL Henry
was present for the twofolI purpose Of giving
help should II be needed and 0f glorylng IN
A5..phs triumph. Therefore, he did not g1
directly % We,s~eufais. but waited for the Duke
u continue his insulting conduct
After Wc-sseutcls had left A-alph sought
the King % tell him that the enemy. douot.es~
having heard Of his danger had He'd
The King laughed and said our opT0r-
tuu,ty VIII come again. Marg-ave and when 1t
does hope YOU viii not fail o. improve II. But
beware Of the Duke, He Is q bad. vicious man.
q good swurisruan and IN case Of an encounter
he VIII Kill YOU # De can
The Kings words sawed the Nargrave deal
~ trouble later ON; for Adrlph was not cow
ari. as YOU VIII agree If YOU peruse this history
% rs end
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