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The six men who were with Count Calli will testify to the treasonable words spoken by this young spy." "Does any other man in presence know these men?" asked the duke. No one responded. After a little time Hymbercourt broke silence. "I am grieved and deeply hurt, my lord, that you should want other evidence than mine against the witnesses who make this charge. I am a Burgundian.
"My most gracious lord," said he, "the noble Count Calli is loath to lift the gage of an unknown man, and would make bold to say that he will not do so until he is satisfied that he who so boastingly offers it is worthy in blood, station, and knighthood to stand before him." "For all that I will stand surety," said Hymbercourt, turning to the duke and to Campo-Basso.
Besides, he was possessed by a softer passion; and though he felt it his pleasant duty to fight Calli, vengeance held second place in his breast. Hymbercourt returned, and we started for the castle accompanied by our squires; all riding in fine state. We arrived at the great hall before the duke had arisen from the morning audience, and waited unobserved in the back part of the chamber.
"Indeed, my Lord Duke, I was right," answered Hymbercourt. "Again I offer my person and my estates as hostages for these men. They are not spies. They are not of Switzerland, nor are they friends to the Swiss; neither are they enemies of Burgundy. I doubt not they will gladly join Your Lordship in this war against the cantons.
Mary was again in trouble, and the momentous affairs resting on her young shoulders seemed to have put Max out of her mind. I expected her to call him into council and reveal herself, but she did not. On the day after we learned of King Louis' approach, the princess called Hymbercourt, Hugonet, Castleman, and myself to her closet and graciously asked us to be seated about a small table.
I had never given the boy credit for so much adroitness. What the duke's intentions were, immediately after Hymbercourt presented Max, I could not have told, but his words sounded ominous, and the expression of his face was anything but pleasant.
"I sincerely hope Your Grace will not embarrass us by apologizing," said Max. Charles hesitated, gave a short laugh, and apologized by placing his hand on Max's shoulder. "Let us go into the little parley room," he said. "Hymbercourt, lead the way with Sir Max; Sir Karl and I will follow presently." Max and Hymbercourt passed out at a small door near the throne, and the duke turned to me:
"The Lord d'Hymbercourt's honor is beyond reproach," replied the Italian, "but Count Calli must have other proof." Hymbercourt was about to make an angry reply, but he was silenced by the duke's uplifted hand. "We will ourself be surety for this knight," said Charles.
When she is queen of France she will also be king of that realm and in God's name what more could the girl ask?" "But, my lord, let me beg you to consider well this step before you take it. I am sure evil will come of it," pleaded Hymbercourt. "I have considered," answered the duke. "Let me hear no more of this rubbish.
Tell him of the trouble at the bridge, but say that Twonette, not I, was there. If Lord d'Hymbercourt cannot help us, I'll try another way if I die for it." Castleman found Hymbercourt and told him the whole story, substituting Twonette for Yolanda. "It is the work of that accursed Basso," said Hymbercourt, stroking his beard. "No villany is too black for him and his minions to do."
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