Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1935-04-13

:, well be such as to render 8 victory as
embarrassing to you as defeat
II followed out Of this, 70 the slr-
prise Of those on the heights, that m
: stead Of the attack for which they were
: well prepared. they beheld small com
pany Of horsemen advancing under q
flag Of truce.
To Mary Stuart. In her short red pet
ticoat. seated on q stone wan b. the
roadside, came the perturbed French
man.
He bowed low under her astonished
eyes. "Seryiteur, Madame have warn
ed the lords that this Is a thing that
win grieve the King, my master"
you did them a kindness there. said
She Her garb might be unqueenly, but
her spirit was royal enough.
Il cannot deceive myself that my
warnings have been needed"
why then have you troubled to
conner"
Her tone increased the distress In his
countenance. I'm the hope that blood
shed may be averted."
Wen talk of that when they have
laid down their arms"
ITO that, Madame, have failed toI
persuade them. They offer you alter
natives"
Gods mercyl" she flushed. "They
offer Oh, but let us hear their In
science them
Either that your Majesty abandons
your husband, or else that my Lord
Boutwell, will maintain a challenge to
single combat, which he nailed on the
door Of the Tolbooth at Edinburgh. and
so decide the issue"
"And your excellency dares to carry
such messagel"
'sA6adamei"
She rose. GO back to them. Go back
to those rebels, perjured knaves, who
themselves acquitted him Of the crime
Of which they now accuse him, who
themselves signed bond to uphold his
marriage and by that emboldened him
10 the violence he used with me. For
this violence It was for me to pursue
him, and to pursue them. who are his
abettors. But since have forgiven
him and taken him into my favor, It is
nor for them to NEEDLE. So bid them
submit and sue on their knees for
mercy if they would have it,"
Monsieur du Croc was in despair.
Mon Dieu, Madame, but that, In their
present temper, they win never do"
"So?" She looked at him IN angry
silence. Then: There is no more TO
be said, Monsieur. thank you for I
coming. You have leave to return"
But Boutwell,, riding up at that NOM I
ent delayed his departure.
He came lightly to the ground despite E
his arnaor, and stood, powerful. DOM !
inant figure, to learn what brought the
envoy.
Gathering fresh hope, Monsieur du {
Croc repeated his message. q
TT is answered. It Is finished" said e
the peremptory Queen. 6
But Boutwell, did not heed her. Hisf 3
bold eyes were on the Frenchman.
$50 that their quarrel Is only with n
me then9" q
"Of their loyalty to her Majesty, 4 G
nave their assurance" q
1.-THE assurance Of these perjurersl" y
he ragged. what Is it WORTH" a
And then Boutwell,, In one Of his q
empests of Anglers, stormed for all tot a
lear him. They were all false, treach-l IA
rosas, lying hell-hOunds, each greedy q
4 power for himself. Their hostility, Il
which today was aimed at him, could m
Qually be aimed ct any other who q
TODD in his place. 81
Monsieur du Croc was diplomatic. -
That can believe. They may well be. N
hut today it Is your lordship who Oc-
upies this enviable place. And today 70
heir quarrel is with you" So
ESQ be it, then" Monsieur du Croc
ould but admire his vigor and his -
0urage. Il agree TO their terms. Let
hem send forth q champion who Is
" equal In rank, and I'll waive my
riviieges as her Majestys c0nsort. III
leet him in the field and prove their
.eachery on his foul carcase"
The Queen stood before him with
yes that hlazed through tears. ''This
my quarrel, and hts excellency al
lady has my answer. The lords shall
cid, or they shall take their chance
battle. Not another word on this,
-onsieur du Croc. order you to go
once"
Monsieur du Croc departed.
But the day passed IT'S hot meri-
an, and the afternoon wore on, with
It movement from the enemy. The
rds might have known that to be
glorious they had merely TO remain
active
There were some wine-casks IN the
at Of BOthwells army. and TO these
) men were drawn by the heat and
e lack OF better occupation. Stern Or
rs to return to the lines bred pas
ely mutinious spirit. The wine
ought torpor. 1t began 10 occur to
EN- that the weather was too hot for
hitting; and those who perceived it
NIX away to slnadier places. Others,
the TANKS. were taking advantage
the undeclared armistice 10 frater-
e with the enemy.
Is an infectious disease. BY
zee o'clock half the royal forces had
tied away.
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