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his knee DetOre one OF Ifcll, eHe u
stinct Of his heart telling him which
was the princess. II protest to you
that only the most cruel chance maze
us a moment late. 1 shall never cease
to reproach myself for having kept you
waiting"
And is 1T indeed you. NJ. lie u
asked q low voice, and l saw that Rich
ellen had gained possession Of a rand
and was covering it with kisses. 'Bus
l heard this evening that my father had
sent you to the bastille."
$50 he did," said Richelieu. but did
you believe any prison IN France
strong enough TO keep me from your
You escaped then? But how"
"For that we have to thank my
friend here" and Richelieu drew mo
forward. "Mademoiselle, allow me to
present NJ. Jean de Brancas, q gent4e-
man whom I have learned to trust as
I would myself"
And who hopes some day to be OF
service to Mile. de Valois." added.
bowling over the hand which she gra-
ciously gave me.
me. monsieur" she said, kindly. I'm
assisting NJ. de Richelieu to escape
from prison. But I also have 9 COM
panion. Come here. Louise. Gentle
men. this is my very dear friend Mile:
Louise Dacour. my trust IN whom, l
I Inlnk, ~ IUlly dSvS0IeO ny NSA OSAsA6
here tonight"
We both bowed to her. and I caught
a glimpse Of laughing eyes and an
adorable mouth. which made my heart
leap.
Let US co." said Richelieu. Offering
his arm to the princess.
but where?" she asked.
II care not SO we be together" and
as they moved away down the avenue
followed with Mile. Dacour. The
light touch OF her hand on my arm
filled me with an emotion which I tried
In vain to analyze.
ooh. come, M. de Brancas," she said
after a moment, In what seemed to me
the sweetest voice in the world. 1T
Is plainly to be seen that you have
never been in love-"
Never until this moment. mademoi-
selle, l swear to you," l answered. But
how did you guess it?"
mo, no. you are not in love even
now, l assure you. monsieur" she
laughed. "else you would not follow
mademoiselle and the duke so close
ly,%", t., ,o s.,a. g, v0. tno,ebt.
less,' md we walked more slowly until
the two in front of US could be scarcely
discerned.
Nov tell me-" said my companion.
with a little gesture of command, how
did you leave the bastille. Monsieur"
we opened seven uooFS, ioWeieu
three drawbridges. and come out very
easily, mademoiselle," l answered.
you shall not evade me-" she cried.
Tell me about 1t. I have already
heard something Of your exploits since
you came to Paris, M. de Brancas." h
added. land am anxious to hear more"
1 trembled with Joy at the thought
that l had. perhaps. already awakened
some interest In h heart OF this beau
tiful creature, and rapidly outlined our
method of escape
1T was magnificent" she cried, as I
finished. Those are the kind Of deeds
love to hear about" nnd her sparkling
eyes looked into mine. I felt that 1 was
losing my self control. n my heart
was beating wildly
Il did not guess the happiness that
awaited me here" I said, mo have I
ever dreamed OF loneliness such as
yours. ~mademoiselle."
ut is evident that you have seen lit
tie of Paris. monsieur" h retorted.
glancing at ME and smiling archly.
II wish to see no more" l cried. "Ah.
mademoiselle, believe me. I may be but
a simple and uncultured boor, but I
mean to win myself a place In your
heart II 1t be possible"
She glanced at me again. I dared
think not unkindly, and I felt her hand
fluttering on my arm.
II deem o neither simple nor I'M
cultured. M. Go branCa0, 6n0 60lQ, art
er a moment. Indeed. the stories !
have heard Of you have given me quite
the contrary opinion. But pray where
have o seen my face. that you have
) been able to form such an exalted opin-
/ ion Of IT." and she smiled at me,
her eyes dancing with mischief.
II caught u q glimpse Of 1t by the
fountain there. but a glimpse wat
quite enough" I answered, stoutly
Besides. I make bold to hope that by
accident your cloak may yet slip down
: and reveal more Of It."
I was trembling at my own temer.
: "Ah. I like your spirit, monsieur" sh.
answered. gayly. Have Il ~ you
' Will. and at the word her cloak Eel
3 about her shoulders. Her daxsling eye,
: met mine. her mouth wa .curving II
9 the most provoking Of smiles. Som,
u mo: mol" she said, divining my
thought and holding up q little hand t
Z keep me at q distance. This 10 fayo,
!. enough for evening"" but I caugh'
a her hand ana kissed It before she coult
draw II away. Come, we have forgo
Join Them"
I had. indeed. forgotten Richelieu
h and I remembered with q start tina
our time Of freedom must be gettin,
d short. I peered anxiously through tn
darkness. but could see no sign Of hin,
Perhaps they are at the fountain,
said Mile. Dacour. and we hastene,
thither. put to no purpose. I was abou
to call aloud. when I heard a sudde,
shout an clash Of arms from the direc
ton Of the Palais Royal.
= They have found hint" I cried. III
= never thinks Of prudence. Come
n mademoiselle. let me see you to q pla: