The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-03-29

hUVuyNlv pIlSOueIS DonuS ana let lnein
uiiEz1D go free but this | could not
do They were guarded too carefully,
and | knew well with what sinister in
tentions. | spoke about the prisoners
20 Walen, and he did not sympathize
with me at all. He was good fellow,
but, after all, barbarian.
Even in the palace there was high
revel, much feasting and drinking,
some unfit testing too. Stlll, these
jests were not spoken in the hearing
of the princess, nor did n knight UNI
steadily approach her. Doubtless she
knew that such things happened, but
she did not countenance them, al
though she could not altogether pre-
vent them.
She welcomed me rs she welcomed
others, although | was now popular
hero. Somewhat piqued. / determined
that she should understand that cared
no more for her than for any other
woman.
A dozen lovers were ready 10 my
hand, and for sport l chose one part
ly, partly for revenge. The Lady Al
drida did not beckon me now. or my
own accord / went to her, and she
drew her gown aside that | might sit
10y her.
"You honor me, Sir Verrall."
'Nay, mistress; it Is ever the lady
who honoreth the knight when she ac-
cepts his company"
"And once you swore that you were
rough of speech, not given TO paying
compliments"
She cast down her eyes as she said
it. She looked beautiful. and l was
in the mood TO like her beauty.
"Said | SOP | asked. leaning toward
her until the scent OF her hair was in
my nostrils.
Indeed you did"
you must have frOwned then. sweet
mistress, or ] could not have been so
ungallant. When you smile the veri-
est churl could not help but say pref
ty things"
"Once it was said that could you use
your sword as you used your tongue
you would be great warrior. Now
"And now?" / asked, touching the
lace upon her sleeve I'm sort Of mute
carcss.
"Ah, Sir Verrall, you have proved
yourself with your sword. yet doubt
If IL can work greater damage than
your tongue"
Each to its business" ] answered
gayly-"the sword for the heart OF
man, the tongue for the heart OF u
woman"
ANY man or any womanY
NAY, you wrong me; vow It. The
man must be a foe as surely as the
woman one | love-"
Had you said SO when you paid no
compliments ! might have believed
you" she whispered.
And whispered just as low:
mistress, will quarrel with you II
you believe me not now"
"Quarrelr' she said, with an anxious
look. little hand laid upon my arm.
"Then believe"
A hundred had bowed before her. vet
she stood heart whole. 1t was my
NNh NANAOA -ouNNtSS MHCIC OlHtTS uuu
failed.
And deeper yet 1 dived, blindfold, as
il were.
Mistress. II you would, prove my
faith"
She looked up suddenly, interrupting
me.
"May II"
"How and when you WILL" I an
swered.
"Not now" she laughed al have
no quest 10 set you to. no enemy who
has slandered me to point out"
"Well for him." boosted. "for I am
dangerous when you smile upon me-
Still, mistress. there is one question
would ask"
and will answer Il II / can"
"Your other lovers, have you forgot
ten themf"
"Sir Verrallr'
PARDON, mistress, but n lover Is
Jealous fellow. He must walk alone
In his lady's garden or walk not there
at all. And beauty cannot hide itself.
l have seen mary gallant waiting
Tor one smile from you. Therefore l
ask the question"
MY lovers they may be. but no
heart chord OF mine have they touch.
ed. Perchance | smiled, my lord.
Would you always have me frown-
ingT
Nay mistress. but there are smiles
which only | should have. pray you
smile not so upon them"