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The priest was gazing silently far away up the valley Busied with erly, hungrily upon that single, far-off figure, until, finally, I saw her arise and disappear within the open door I growled forth a bitter curse, observing the cause for retreat--a ether There was no doubt in my mind as to the identity of the Queen and De Noyan Faith! but it would have pleased me then to put hand upon the false coxcomb and choke him back to decency and duty The look of it was in my face, no doubt, as I stared down upon theently upon h he would restrain ers you,in your eyes"

"'Tis the sha with passion, yet yielding to the influence of his presence "You have not yet heard the story, so cannot rightly judge our position here"

As briefly as possible I reviewed the adventures of our little party since leaving New Orleans, and it was good to observe hat growing interest he followed the si with but few questions until I reached the end Then his soft hand closed warmly over mine, his eyes upon my face

"It is a brave tale," he said kindly, "one not unworthy the days of knighthood Yet, good friend, it is scarcely well for you to think thus tenderly regarding the wife of another 'T is against the laws of Holy Church, and can only lead to haruilty of this sin"

He had uplifted his crucifix, sitting with bowed head before it, with so sad a face I could not forbear questioning

"Have you, then, such another tale in your life?"

He did not look at me, yet hesitated not in reply

"Ay, 'tis true, yet not so pure a one I like not to dwell upon it even in thought; but you have trusted ether as men of a common race in face of death Perchance our hearts h such confidences Do you care to hearbetter to do," I returned uneasily "Pish! but I feel as if ere locked in a cell awaiting the headsman"