The Detroit times., 1913-11-20
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ished. that he was not to take part
But beneath this was q deeper pas
sionato wish that she did not attempt
TO analyze, to see him asanme his
place with others long habl Fed to
that closed circle-a place rIShtfully
his BY reason of birth and name-and
to Tighten the gloomy shadow. that
must rest on his thoughts Of his faith
or, with warmer SUMMER things. She
beayed a secret sigh OF satisfaction
- the Whitehead figure rose In &C.
Quiescence.
The major returned to the grand
stand and held up his hand for ST.
lence.
"Oui gracious Liege," he proclaim
cd. In his big vibrant voice. Queen
OF Beauty yet unknown, Lords.
KNIGHTS and Esquires, Fair Danes
and gentles all! Whereas divers no.
BILE persons have enterprized and
takAN upon them to hold jousts royal
and tourney, you ore hereby acquaint-
ed that the lists of Runuymede are
about to open for that achievement
OF arms and grand and noble tourna-
ment for which they have SO long
been famed. But an hour since one
OF our noble knights, pricking hith
er to tilt for his lady. was beset by a
griev0is malady. However, lest our
jOusting lack the royal Number, a
new champion hath at this last hour
been found to fill the Table Round,
who OF his courtesy doth consent to
ride without armor."
A buzz ran over the assemblage.
1T must be Pendleton who has de-
faulted,' said Judge Chalmers. Il
heard this morning he was sick. Who 9
the substitute knight, ! wonder?"
At the moment a single mounted
herald bapre the tents blew a long
blast on a silver horn. Their flaps
mount their steeds and draw into line
behind him. They were brilliantly
decked In fieshlings with slashed
dorblets and plumed chapeaus, and
short ieweAed cloaks dropped from
their shoulders. Pages handed each
a long lance which was held per-
pendicular, the butt resting on the
right stirrun
Why" cried Katharine, its like
bit out OF tt!he medieval pageant a.
Earl's Court Where do you get the
costumes"
Some we make" Judge Chalmers
answered, but a few are the real
thing--so old they have to be patch
up anew each year. The ancient
lances have disappeared. The pixies
We use now we're found In 6l. hidden
ready for the negro insurrection. when
John Brown should give the signal"
Under the pavilion, just for the
fraction OF second, Valiant hesitat-
ed. Then he turned swiftly to the
twelfth tent. dts Flagstaff bore a
long streamer Of deep blOod-red. He
snatched this from its place, flung 1t
nbOut his waist and knotted 1t sash
wise. He drew the rose from his lapel
and thrust 1t throogh the band OF his
Panama, leaped to the saddle OF the
horse the major had beckoned, and
with quick thrust OF his heel, swung
TO the end Of the stamping line.
The field and grandstand had seen
the quick decision. with it's instant
action, and as the lAoofs thudded over
Neatly done. upon my word" said
the judge, delighted What a dar-
ing idea! Who Is It? Is it--bless
my soul, 1t is"
Katharine Fargo had dropped her
lorgnette with an exclamation. She
stood up, her wide eyes fixed on that
figure in pure white, with the blood
red Gordon Haunting across his horses
tanks and the single crimson blossom
glowing in his hat.
The White Knight" she breathed.
who Is he?"
Judge Chalmers looked round In sud-
den Illumination. Il f0ngot that you
would be likely to know him." he
said. THAT IL Mr.. John Valiant Of
Damory Court"