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wetting his lips convulsively, and as he
hesltated for an answer a tapestry was
raised and a man entered, whom l
knew instinctively to be Dubois. The
regent glanced at him impatiently, but
said nothing.
You may remember, NJ. lie Regent"
began the spokesman, in a trembling
voice. that some days ago the king
sent 70 a request for the hand of
your daughter. Mile. de Valos, in mar
rage"
~ remember it very WE'LL" said the
regent, a storm gathering on his brow
as ne began to uspec some unpleasant
denouement. What then?"
Since that time" continued the ann
Dassador. the king has considered the
mlaleer more carefully. and has found
mat he acted in haste. and that his
health WIN not permit this marriage.
he desires. therefore, to withdraw the
request"
What" cried the regent, bounding
from ms chair and seeming about to
request? Do you know what you are
saying messieurs? And what is the
reason for this extraordinary action?'
II have already had the honor of tell
ing your highness," faltered the man. I
did not wonder that he had entered the
room with livid face and trembling
knees.
Pardon me-" interrupted a smooth
voice. which made me start and filled
me with disgust, and the Able Du-
bois stepped forward. II believe 1 can
throw some light pom the matter. l
my agent who has been near the King
or SARDINIA. and 1 was about communi-
eating 1t to our highness when / found
the delegation here. My correspondent
writes that the king yesterday received
word Of a certain of the
n1Hhf before In tho ora v,1nno nf Tho n
lais Royal" 1 colored as I felt the
speakers eyes on mine, but I returned
his gaze without winking. I'm view
or this information. he has changed his
mind about desiring to wed Mile. de
Valois.'
So" said the regent. falling into
that menacing calm which l had al
ready seen In the Cafe Procope. cit is
Sichelieu Who has done this. Do you
hear monsieur" he continued. turning
to me with a deadly purpose in his
face. swear that If Richelieu crosses
But" he asked. turning suddenly to
Dubois. how did the King of Sardinia
hear of this affair SO quickly?"
He was in Paris.' answered Dubois.
He came inccgnito a week since, for
ehs parp of tba ! e% 5hina; Of hefa getting ns{,n a
for her hand. Herault's men have been
watching him for me-"
And where is he now?" asked the
regent eagerly.
He left Paris at noon yesterday,
monsieur" and I thought to myself
that he had done we'll to be far away
before tha message was delivered.
"Ah!" said h regent. in a tone of
disappointment: and then turning to
the deputation, "Messieurs. go back to
your little king and tell him that he
shall not escape chatisement. What!
the ruler of a toy island in the Mediter-
ranean dare to insult the regent OF
France?. My arm is long enough to
reach him, messieurs, and my hand
strong enough to crush him. Coz"
The d~eputation hurled to the door.
evidently only too glad to scape SO
Dubois followed them.
You have heard, M. de Brancas,"
said h regent turning to me. his face
still red with anger. this insult which
a been put upon me. and you un-
derstand. Of course. that it is Richelieu
l have to thank for it, for I still be-
lfeve that 1t was he and you who We're
In the Palais Royal gardens. But I
am going to he generous. monsieur.
You are free. I do not believe that in
keep away from plotting and intrigue,
try to find some honorable employment
for your sword. which, I nave been as
sured. you know how to WELD, and
warn Rlchellel to trouble me no more,
else I will crush him as I would a
fly"
81 thank you, monsieur" 1 said sim
ply. IT shall not forget your kind
ness"
II am sure of it," said the regent,
and motioned me to go.
I left the palace with a light heart,
n made my way to the Hotel de
Richelieu. jacques admitted me at
once. and in a few words 1 told the
anxious fellow what had happened to
his master. and that he would probably
return to Paris in the evening. This
done. I o q bath and donned q
change of raiment. and then sat down
before . meal which Jacques had orr
dered for me. and which was in
pleasing contrast to my food of the
past two days. ! glanced at the win
dows and saw that evening was al
ready at hand. and as Jacques brought
the candles. I pulled my chair before
the fre, with q bottle of wine at my
elbow. Louise Dacour's sweet face
danced before me in the flames. and
I wondered II 1t were indeed to be my
fortune to see her again before tho
morning came.
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