Decatur Democrat, Volume 47, Number 14, Decatur, Adams County, 11 June 1903 — Page 7

• WHEN KNIGHTHOOD; • WAS IN FLOWER ? Or, The Love Story of Qharles Brandon and Mary Tudor, the King’j Sister, and C* A ' Happening In the Reign of His August Majesty King Henry the Eighth •{“ - - - - V Rewritten wrul Rendered Into Modern English From Sir Edwin *•* Cdaskoden's Memoir | By EDWIN CASKODEN [CHARLES MAJOR] < A Oivvriaht, ISM and IXI, by the Bowen-MerriU Company

r was over, and feared no new dan'ir with Brandon at hand to protect ~r for in her heart she felt that to areolae a few fiery dragons and a •ompaiiy or so of giants would lie a Bere pastime to him. Yet see how be treated him. The girls bad stopped vhen Jane called Brandon, and he was t once by .their side with uncovered lead, hoping for and of course expectng a warm welcome. But even Branlon, with his fund of worldly philosmby, had not learned not to put his trust in princesses, and his surprise (va? benumbing when Mary turned lagrily upon him. ‘■.Master Brandon, your impudence in following us shall cost you dearly. We io not desire your company, and will thank you to leave us to our own affairs, as we wish you to attend exclusively to ’fours.” This from the girl who had given lira so much within less than a week! Poor Brandon! Jane, who had called him up and was the cause of his following them, (began to weep. I “Sir," said she, “forgive me. It was Lot my’ fault. She bad Just said"— Slap came Mary's hand on Jane’s | mouth, and Jane was marched off. ; keeping bitterly. I The girls had started up toward East | Cheap when they left Groucbe's, in- I tending to go home by an upper route, and now they walked rapidly in that | direction. Brandon continued to fol- j low them, notwithstanding what Mary had said, and she thanked him and her God ever after that he did. They bad been walking not more than five minutes when, just as the ! girls turned a corner into a secluded i ilittle street, winding its way among the fish warehouses, fotir horsemen passed Brandon in evident pursuit of them. Brandon hurried forward, but before he reached the corner heard screams of fright and as he turned into the street distinctly saw that two of the men had dismounted and were trying to overtake the fleeing girls. Fright lent wing/to their feet, and. their short | skirts affording freedom to their limbs, ! they were giving the pursuers a warm little race, screaming at every step to the full limit of their voices. How they did run and scream! It was but a ■ moment till Brandon came up with the pursuers, who, ail unconscious that | they in turn were pursued, did not expect an attack from the rear. The i men remaining on horseback shouted | an alarm to their comrades, but so intent were the latter in their pursuit that they did-not hear. One of the men on foot fell dead, pierced through the back ot the neck by Brandon’s sword, before either was aware of his pres- ; ence. The other turned, but was a corpse before lie could cry out. The | girls had stopped a short distance j

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ahead, exhausted ny tneir nignt. Jiary had stumbled and fallen, but had risen again, and both were now leaning against a wall, clinging to each other, a picture of abject terror. Brandon ran to the girls, but by the time he reached them the two men on horseback were there also, hacking away at him from their saddles. Brandon did his best to save himself from being cut to pieces usd the girls from being trampled under foot by the prancing horses. •J • ip--One.of the men on foot fell dead. A narrow jutting of the wall, a foot or two in width, a sort of-flying buttress, gave him a little, advantage, and up into the slight shelter of the corner thus formed he thrust the girls and with his back to them faced his unequal foe with drawn sword. Fortunately e position allowed only one horseman to attack them. Two men on foot would have been less in each other's way and much more effective. The men, however, stuck to their horses, and one of them pressed the attack, striking at Brandon most viciously. It being dark and the distance deceptive, the horseman’s sword at last struck the wall, a flash of sparks flying in its trail, and lucky it was or this story would have ended here. Thereupon Brandon thrust his sword into the horse's throat, causing it to rear backward, plunging and lunging into the street, where it fell, holding its rider by the leg against the cobblestones of a little gutter. A cry from the fallen horseman brought his companion to his side and gave Brandon an opportunity to escape with the girls. Os this he took advantage, you may be sure, for one of his mottoes was that the greatest fool in the world is he who does not early in life learn how and when to run. t„ *i.„ sparks from the

sword stroke upon the wall, brief as it was, Brandon recognized the face of Buckingham, from which the mask bad fallen. Os this he did not speak to any one till long afterward, and his silence was almost his undoing. How often a word spoken or unspoken may have the very deuce in it either way! The girls were nearly dead from fright, and inwrder to make any sort of progress Brandon had to carry the princess and help Jane until he thought they were out of danger. Jane soon recovered, but Mary did not seem anxious to walk and lay with her head upon Brandon s shoulder, apparently contented enough. In a few minutes Jane said: “If you can walk now. my lady. I think you had better. We shall soon be near Fishmonger’s hall, where some one is sure to be.standing at this hour.” Mary said nothing in reply to Jane, but as Brandon fell a -step or two behind at a narrow crossing whispered: “Forgive me, forgive me. I will do any penance you ask. I am unworthy to speak your name. I owe you my life and more—and more a thousand times.” At this she lifted her arm and placed her band upon his cheek and neck. She then learned for the first time that he was wounded, and the tears came softly as she slipped from his arms to the ground. She walked beside him quietly for a little time, then, taking his hand in both of hers, gently lifted it to her lips and laid it upon her breast. Half an hour afterward E.randon left the girls at Bridewell House, went over to the bridge where he had left bis horse at a hostelry, and rode down to Greenwich. So Mary had made her trip to Groucbe’s. but it was labor worse than lost. Groucbe had told her nothing she wanted to know. though much that he supposed she would like to learn. He had told her that she had many lovers, a fact which her face and form would make easy enough to discover. He informed her also that she had a lowborn lover, and in order to put a little evil in with the good fortune and give what he said an air of truth he added to Mary's state of unrest more than he thought by telling her that her lowborn lover was false. He thought to flatter her by predicting that she would soon marry a very great prince .or nobleman, the indications being in favor' of the former, and in place of this making her happy she wished the wretched soothsayer in the bottomless pit-lie and all his prophecies; herself, too, for going to him. His guesses were pretty shrewd—that is, admitting he did not know who Mary was, wntcH she at least supposed was the case; so Mary wept that night and moaned and moaned because she had gone to Grouche's. It had added infinitely to the pain of which her heart was already too full and made her thoroughly wretched and unhappy. CHAPTER IX. PUT NOT YOUR TRUST IN PRINCESSES.

THOUGHT the king's dance that night would never end, so fond were the Frenchmen of our fair ladies, and I was

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more than anxious to see Brandon and learn the issue of the girls” escapade, as 1 well knew the danger attending it. All things, however, must end. so early in the morning I hastened to our rooms, where I found Brandon lying in liis clothes, everything saturated with blood from a dozen sword cuts. He was very weak, and I at once had in a barber, who took off liis shirt of mail and dressed his wounds. He then dropped into a deep sleep, while I watched the night out. Upon awakening Brandon told me all that had happened bitt asked me to say nothing of his illness, as he wished to keep the fact of his wounds secret in order that lie might Better conceal the cause of them. But. as I told you, he did not speak of Buckingham’s part in the affray. I saw the princess that afternoon and expected, of course, she would inquire for her defender. One who bad given such timely help and who wa? suffering so much on her account was surely worth u little solicitude, but not a word did she ask. She did not come near me, but made a of avoidance as I could plainly see. The next morning she, with .lane, to Scotland -v without so mil i-7i as a breatli of inquiry from either of them. This heartless conduct enraged me, but I was glad to learn afterward that Jane's silence was at Mary s command, that bundle of selfishness fearing that any solicitude, however carefully shown, upon her part might re>veal her secret. It seems that Mary had recent intelligence of the forward state of. affairs in the marriage negotiations and felt that a discovery by her brother of what she had done, especially in 'lew of the disastrous results, would send her to France despite all the coaxing she could do from then till doomsday. It was* terrible fate hanging over her, doubly so in view of the fact that she loved another man, and looking back at It all from the vantage point of time I cannot wonder that It drove other things out of her head and made her seem selfish in her frightened desire to save herself. About 12 o’clock of the following night I was awakened by a knock at my door, and upon opening in walked a sergeant of the sheriff of London, with four yeomen at his heels. The sergeant asked if one Charles Brandon was present, and upon my affirmative answer demanded that !•$ be forthcoming. I told the sergeant that Brandon was confined to his bed with illness, whereupon he asked to be shown to his room. It was useless to resist or to evade, so I awakened Brandon and took the sergeant in. Here he read his warrant to arrest Charles Brandon, Esq., for the murder of two citizens of London, perpetrated, done and committed upon

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lu „ A any ol this year of our Lord 1514. Brandon’s hat had been found by the side of the dead men. and the authorities had received information from a high source that Brandon was tire guilty person. That high source was evidently Buckingham. When the sergeant found Brandon covered with wounds, there was no longer any doubt, and, although hardly able to lift his hand, he was forced to dress and go with them. A horse Utter was procured, and we all started to London. While Brandon was dressing I said I would at once go and awaken the king, who, I knew, would pardon the offense when he heard my’ story, but Brandon asked the sergeant to leave us to ourselves for a short time, and closed the door. •'Please do nothing ot the sort, Caskoden,” said he. “If you tell the king, I will declare there is not one word of truth in your story. There is only one person in the world who may tell of that night’s happenings, and it she does not they shall remain untold. She will make it all right at once, I know. I would not do her the foul wrong to think for one instant that she will fail. You do not know her. She sometimes seems selfish, but it is thoughtlessness fostered by flattery, and her heart is right. I would trust her with my life. If you breathe a word of what I have told you. you may do more harm than you can ever remedy, and I ask you to say nothing to any one. If the princess would not liberate me—but that is not to be thought of. Never doubt that she can and will do it better than you think. She is all gold.” This, of course, silenced me, as 1 did not know what new danger I might create or how I might mar the matter I so much wished to mend. I did not tell Brandon that the girls had left Greenwich or of my undefined and perhaps unfounded fear that Mary might not act as be thought she would in a emergency, but silent I v iii'lnej_ ■ him to •tress andLwent to Lonaou aioug with him and the sheriff's sergeant. Brandon was taken to Newgate, the most loathsome prison in London at that time, it being used for felons, while I.udgate was for debtors. Here he was thrown into an underground'dungeon foul with .water that seeped through the old masonry from the moat and alive with every noisome thing that creeps. There was no bed, no stool, nofloor, not even a wisp of straw; simply the reeking stone walls, covered with fungus, and the windowless arch overhead. One could hardly conceive a more horrible place In which to spend even a moment. I had a glimpse of it by the light of'the keeper’s lantern as they put him in, and it seemed to me a single night in that awful place would have killed me or driven me mad. I protested and begged and tried to bribe, but it was all of no avail. The keeper had been bribed before I arrived. Although it could do no possible good, I was glad to stand outside the prison wails in the drenching rain ail the rest of that wretched night that I might be as near as possible to my friend and suffer a little with him. As soon as the prison gates were opened next morning I again importuned the keeper to give Brandon a more comfortable coll, but his reply was that such crimes had of late become so frequent in London that no favor could be shown those who committed them, and that men like Brandon, who ought to know and act better, deserved the maximum punishment. I told him he was wroim in this case: that I knew the facts. Sid everything would be clearly explafted that very I

foundation, new implement house, away from barn. 2 good open wells, never tail, steel wind mill, water tank, near barn, excellent water ahould be seen to be appreciated. Price |6O <M) per acre; cash, balanceon easy terms. 6 per cent. No. 42—100 acre farm miles north-east of Decatur, one-half mile from gravel road which will be built past the farm soon; all black, level land, but about t«-n acres; all cleared but five acres wn.‘eh is small timber, well tiled, fence fair. Good ID story frame house, and also a one story frame house; both need painting, both comfortable homes Barn 40x60 feet, two floors, root needs re-’ pair; corn cribs, grainery. wagon shed. etc. Drove well and steel windmill; good orchard of apples, pears, plums and peaches. This is an excellent farm, in good neighborhood, one-half mhe from school, two mileafrom church, and is a bargain at 68.00 pe acre; y 2 cash, balance easy payments NO. 37.—100 acre farm 4 miles ease from Decatur, on a good road about ?u acres biack land balance sandy clay, all very productive low land well tlleu. good outlet, over 1000 rods of tile, no open ditch on farm farlv fenced mH cleared but about 5 acres, which is woods pasture, house land 5 story frame 8 rooms, goods dry cellar hou<e in good repair on stone foundation, driven well and wind mill with cement tank at barn good cistern, barn 50by 80 in zoo i repair roomy silo-in barn with capacity of 90 tons green fodder good orchard of apple peach pears trees blackberries and other small fruits in ■ uding large grape ir >r, Mso cribs granaries and necessary out buildings. This farm will toike h nice home and is well worth the price. $75 per acre one third down, balance on easy payments. NO. 11 4—Two lots 57 by 165 feet, on south 11th street. 1 and D story frame, house of * rooms, nicely papered and in good repair needs paint outside, barn II by 18 and D feet hitrh smoke house and other out buildings: 50 barrel cement cistern ; 4 large pear trees, 7 large cherry trees, appie peach and

day and Brandon released. ‘‘That's all very well,” responded the stubborn creature. “Nobody is guilty who comes here. They can every one : prove innocence clearly and at once. I Notwithstanding, they nearly all hang, and frequently, for variety’s sake, are | drawn and quartered. I waited about Newgate until 9 o’clock and as I passed out met Buckingham and his man Johnson, a sort of : lawyer-knight, going in. I went down to the palace at Greenwich and. finding | that the girls were still at Scotland I palace, rode over at once to see them. Upon getting Mary and Jane to my- ! self I told them of Brandon's arrest on the charge of murder and of his condition, lying half dead from wounds and loss of blood in that frightful dungeon. The tale moved them greatly, and they both gave way to tears. I think Mary had heard of the arrest bef.ire, as she did not seem surprised. “Do you think he will tell the cause - of the killin'-?” she asked. “I know he will not,” I answered, “but I also know that he knows you will.” And I looked straight into her I face. “Certainly we will,” said Jane. “We will go to the king at once.” And she was on the qui vive to start immediately. Mary did not at once consent to Jane’s proposition, but sat in a reverie, .Jppking with tearful eyes into vacancy, apparently absorbed in thought. Arter a little pressing from us she said, j “I suppose it will have to be done —I j can see no other way—but blessed Mother Mary, help me!” The girls made hasty preparations, and we all started back to Greenwich, that Mary might tell the king. On the road over I stopped at Newgate to'tell Brandon that the princess would i soon have him out. knowing how welcome liberty would be at her hands, but I was not permitted to see him. I swallowed my disappointment and thought it would be only :i matter of I leiaj ■’ ’:..,.e s. out in riding down to Greenwich and sending back a messenger. So, light hearted ! enough at the prospect. I soon joined the girls, and we cantered briskly I home. After waiting a reasonable time for I Mary to see the king I sought her' ( again to learn whereaand from whom I I should receive the order for Bran-1 don’s releas" and when I should go to i London to bring him. What was my surprise and disgust I when Mara told me she had not vet seen the king; that she had waited to “eat and bathe and dress” and that ( "a few moments"more or less could |

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plum tree*, some small fruits and good, grape arbor. These lots arc nicely located and the property ieJ’cheap. Pricesl2oo one third cash nuiance to suit or will trade for small farm, NO. 1 15.—Vacant lot on west 51omoe street, Lynch's addition r3xU6 feet, fronts on Monroe street, is a nicely located 1< t, street and sewer tax paid, and is cheap at $175.00. NO. 117.—For sale, 1 1 4 story frame house on south Tenth street, four looms, cellar, largn buttery, summer kitchen, wood bouse, well and cistern, house in fairly good repair. Lot 78x180 feet with lots of good bear- • ing grape vines, cherries and other fruit. It is cheap at $550.00 one-half cash, balance in one and two years, at 6 per cent. NO. 113. Fine residence property on Fornax street in Decatur one and one half frame house of seven rooms, all nicely papered, house in good repair. Fine large cistern. Fruit on lot consisting of peaches cherries etc. Property is in fine location and is a bargain at $Lc O. One half cash balance on easy terms at 6 per cent. NO loß.—Residence property, two and a half square* from court house. Decatur. imi., frame house of seven rooms.two closets and pantry.house needs painting outside.in good lition inside.barn sixteen by twentyfour feet, wood house and other out buildings. House piped for gas. good veil and cistern, a 4 ■ ituated on inlot No. 277 and south half of inlot No. 27\ on a quiet street in a good neighborhood, near to business center. Price $2000.00; one half cash, balance in two equal annual payments. No’. 109.”-One story . frame house of five one square from business center, house needs some repairs, lot 66x132 fee . some trait, nicely located, good cistern, barn oft lot. good sidewalk, improved street and is a very desirable location. $1,450, one ball cash, balance in one and two years ar 6 per cent

make no difference.” “My Cod. your highness! Did I not tell you that The man who saved your o - Here he read hts warrant to arrest Charles Brandon, Esq. life and honor, who is covered with wounds received in your defense and almost dead from loss of blood, spilledi that you might be saved from worse' than death, is now lying in a raylessdungeon, a place of frightful filth, such yes w, q’'w.«' aD I . . the wealth of London bridge; is surrounded by loathsome, creeping' thingsthat would sicken you but to think of; is resting under a charge whose penalty is that he be hanged, drawn and quartered? And yet you stop to eat and bathe and dress! In God's name, Mary Tudor, of what stuff are you made? If he had waited but one little minute, had stopped for the drawing of a breath, had held back for but one faltering thought from the terrible odds of four swords to one, what would yon now be? Think, princess; think!” I was a little frightened at the length _ to which my feeling” i.ai’i iitTt'v but Mary took it all very well and said slowly and absentmindedly: “You are right.. I will go at once. I despise my selfish neglect. There is no other way—l have racked my brain —there is no other way. It must be done, and 1 will go at once and do it.” ■ [TO BE CONTINUED.] 1 No fewer than thirty languages are spoken In the Caucasus. The inhabitants are Russians, Armenians, Tartars. Georgians and divers Mohammedan tribes.