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But he rose quickly enough, and lit the candles. Then, bidding him fetch me materials for dressing a cut, I begged my guests to be seated. It was the first chance we had of really seeing each other. The jester Le Brusquet I did not recognize at all, though I noticed the royal cipher on his pourpoint.
"The King of Navarre will at any rate pay this debt of the Duc de Vendôme I swear it," said Le Brusquet solemnly as he slipped the ring on to his finger, and with that I left them. On arrival at the Rue Tire Boudin I summoned Pierrebon, and informing him of the state of affairs told him to have all in readiness for our departure that night.
With a rush a hundred recollections of the past came back to me, and I felt myself once more a heedless boy, sitting on that very same seat where the singer was now, and singing the same song. I rose and went forward, and to my surprise saw it was Le Brusquet, lute in hand, and by his side there sat a small brown ape, a collar of gold round his neck.
and a girlish voice, I know not whose it was, broke into a merry peal of laughter. In spite of what was in my mind I could not help glancing at my companion; but she was walking by my side as though she had not seen or heard, and, perhaps, this was the case. At the Ladies' Terrace we parted, and I hastened at once to seek Le Brusquet.
Diane rose from her seat, and Simon glared at Le Brusquet, whilst a dozen voices called out: "What was that, Le Brusquet? We have not heard." "That is owing to Monsieur le Vidame's modesty; but this feat eclipses all the others of which he is the hero.
In the Châtelet, where La Mothe is. Forget not your rights, Monseigneur!" "I am not likely to! Here! A spare horse for Le Brusquet!" And he sprang into his saddle. Someone brought up a nag, Le Brusquet mounted, and the word being given for the Châtelet they went out at a trot, the prince riding in front between De Mouy and Albain, his hat pulled over his eyes, and in silence.
Arrived at the head of the steps we gained an embattled balcony, giving access, by means of a lancet arch, into the keep. Through this we passed, and entered a long, low corridor. So low, indeed, that by raising the baton he carried in his hand Le Brusquet, though not a tall man, could easily reach the joints of the groined roof.
The man who quarrels with madame has unequalled claims. You have no rival. Au revoir!" And, chuckling to himself, the little abbe went on, leaving Le Brusquet biting his lip. Brantôme stopped the next person he met to tell him of the passage-at-arms, and turning the walk we found ourselves in front of the Ladies' Terrace.
But his enemies were not to be denied; and this time no effort of De Lorgnac or Le Brusquet could stay them. In his flight, whether overcome by fear, or whether it were otherwise impossible, I cannot say, but De Mouchy neglected to lock the secret door behind him. The mob, blood mad, and now utterly out of hand, filled the room, and rushed after him.
"The Queen awaits you," he said, without further greeting, and tapped twice at the door. It was opened at once, and both Le Brusquet and myself were about to step in when De Lorgnac laid his hand on the former's arm. "M. Broussel alone," he said, drawing Le Brusquet back, and I passed through the door. I found myself in a small ante-chamber; but there was not a soul within.
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