The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1911-03-25
Copyright. 1907. by r. F. Fenno & Co.

vigil 10 prepare myself for my great
mission. Other knights had kept the
vigil and had been faithful, but | was
/ 6fferent TO other knights in that by
special command Of Khrym, who ruled
| the destinies of the land. had come
| TO bring victory 10 the cause of right
and 10 stamp out all vileness.
Through your day. Sir Knight, be
! faithful and when your evening comes
lie down under the shadow Of the
great mountain. Sunset and sunrise
shall not disturb your slumber until
one morn sunrise kissing the mighty
hills shall awaken you I'm new land
where warriors rest and sunset comes
| not"
All night long / knelt before the al
tar, keeping my vigil. ! welcomed the
first light of dawn that crept into the
footsteps.
At last a flourish of trumpets sound
ed. The doors were opened, and was
led by the priests into the council hall
where the knights were assembled.
They welcomed me with salute of
drawn swords, and those who had
been chosen beforehand, all men val
liant in arms, buckled on my harness
until / stood clothed i'm complete steel.
On my breast was a raised device, q
star in silver, and like star was upon
my helmet. With shout the knights
accepted me as n comrade in arms.
This ceremony over, we left the hall,
and In the courtyard horses were be-
ing led by pages. Organ stood beside
mine. and noticed that he had serv-
iceable sword at his side.
"All goes we'll" he whispered as
mounted. and look of relief came into
his face when he saw that / knew how
10 manage n horse.
Through the gates we went to the
camp. a large body of soldiers was
drawn up i'm an open space. evidently
awaiting our coming and as we APP
preached Princess Daria came toward
us. Being instructed by one of my
comrades. | dismounted and went 10
meet her. and, drawing my sword. I
gave IL to her, holding 1t by the blade
and presenting TO her the hilt. She
took it from me and as knelt laid it
lightly across my left shoulder. saying:
Rise, Sir Knight. Knight of the Sill
yer Star Thrice welcome are you. See
you be faithful knight"
she returned me the sword, and al
though had not been told to do so I
kissed ii before / sheathed ii. She
smiled, ana Count vasca. who stood
beside her. frowned. What did his
frown signify now? We were both
knights!
II was day Of rejoicing in the town
ana In the camp. Much feasting was
there, and in great hall the knights
sat down To revelry. The comrade
who had instructed me i'm the morning
sat beside me, ana | soon found that
lie mated the counter, as he called
him, Nasca, knight of the Red Cloud.
Each knight had some such distinctive
title. my comrades being Walen.
Knight Of the Black Stone. i
'Nasea rules the feast" he said. "He
would like TO rule the land"
You do not love himY" I asked.
II know him for valiant soldier,
was the careful answer.
And are there many who love himY,
We are equally divided, else Vasca
would not rule the feast as he does
tonight"
The count had risen not too steadily
10 propose new toast, when, without
any warning, the doors were thrown
open, and the princess entered. The
knights stood up in surprise. Never
Deiore' so | learned, had she honored
such banquet.
she advanced to the head of the
table, and, calling for cup of wine
held it at arms length.
Your princess gives you n toast:
10 the Knight of the Silver Star"
Every cup was drained, and the nrin.
cess left the hall. The count resumed
MS seat black scowl upon his face.
ana the feast was ended The two
parties were more distinct than ever. I
Tor, while some of the knights left the I
nan with me, others gathered round
Vasca, looking as angry as he did.
Inc princess has made him your
enemy for all time" said Walen.
The silver star shall shine tbrouoh
he red cloud" 1 said.
And there are swords in plenty 10 {
help said one, drawing his weapon s
ittle and sending it home again with $
l clash. WV" {
swords In plenty" they said I'm
'horus. " {
Vu"r'ers overlooking the square
we're ", assigned to me and my esquire.
i had sought adventure. and