Secrets o{ the Conrts of Europe An Old Ambosradoi's Revelations of the u Inner History of Famous Episodes M Heretofore Cloaked in Mystery U Chronicled by ALLEN UPWARD

THE SUEZ CANAL SHARES

I tuned in sorpriie. and beheld the ■mbturtor coming; down the step* of the Boone He wee alone, and carried In his hand with some ostentation a small leather case, which a|>psarart to be burs tin* with share cerUBoates 1 stopped and waited for bis excellency to reach the pavement. "Too will at least consent to brealctast with me In one of those cafes which are patronised by the xentiemea of the Bonne, and which I am told are not so bad." he said, imttlnx his arm in mine. The spring sun shone brightly on the pavement and the fronts of the bouses, and the approach to the Bonne was crowded with flower girts, who offered os their nosegays as we moved away. 'The business which I have tnnsacted this morning has reminded me of an affair of which I believe we have never spoken together." the smhasss--dor continued, ' and which 1 only hesitate to tell yon about because of the disagreeable light In which It place* awelehrated minister of your country." Before 1 could make any reply, he stopped abruptly In front of a restaurant whose appearance seemed to inspire him with confidence. We entered. and the ambassador, who was evidently In a generous mood, ordered * sumptuous repast, to bo ushered in with n bottle of Veuve Clicquot As noon as the waiter had departed, bowing to the very ground, his excellency took up his napkin and his parable. "la the autumn of the year 187C I was sent for by M. Bullard, wbo at that time held the pofjrllo of foreign affairs, to his private residence. On «y arrival I found him donated with M. do Basseps. that groat man whom France forgives the mistakes of his eW age, in consideration of the glory Which he abed upon her In the past. "I ban already made the acquaintance of De Besaeps. whose former coni with the diplomatic body baa I the interest with which i regarded him. On this occasion he received me with groat corI the minister, who at l’reduced the subject on which * (hey wished to consult me. " 1 have invited you here.' he said, ‘aol on political business, bnt In order to ascertain If you are disposed to accept a private mission which the Vico mi- do I* seeps wishes to entrust to you. Although In the execution ol this mission you will be acting without Instructions from my department, yet 1 believe you- will find that the i which you tender to It. de m win by no means displease the French government.' T will put the matter before you In two words, be said. 'The kbedlve Of Kgypt is the posieasor of 176.000 •hares In the Sues Canal company, which II is believed that he may be willing tn dispose of. A syndicate of capital Irti bos been formed here, which is aniious to acquire these •hares, m.d II lias been suggested that you should lie asked to proceed to Oatro as their agent, to sound the kbedlve on the subject, and ll possible to negotiate the purchase '■ "is the syndicate of which you •peak connected with the canal coin pans, b/ any chance?" I asked He Bus

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"Ho shook nia head decidedly. " i am not even myself Interested in 11,' he answered, 'except from the point of view that, as chairman ol thr comvw. 1 itestro to see these shares placed Pi the hands of the company » friends. However. 1 have provided my •df with a list of the mriubrn. of the syndicate "He handi-d me a document containing about a doten names. Two ortbrv - were Ibose of bankers of some repute. > the remninder were absolute nobodlcs •f whom 1 had never heard. "1 stared at him to absolute consternation " 'liut my dear Vlcomte.' I exclaimed, “have you arv assurance that these perwaiis command the necessary funds to carry out an enormous a transac tloi * This will be an affair of a bun flrod mill]jos " "'l answer lor that tart of it; intorpi'i -d the minister before l>e ta-w-sns-i bad time to speak 'There will | he i.utwUon of the money belli;:

"There is no reason that the khedlve shout! not be Informed that I interest myself in the negotiation from the point of view I have spoken ot. The fact is.' he went on. assuming a more confidential tone. That a dtffl- < ulty has already arisen between the Soet Canal company and the khedlve, of which 1 should be glad to avoid the repetition. Bast year, owing to certain differences with the British government on a question of tolls, the company was obliged to threaten to close the canal to their ships of war. No sooner was this threat made known, than Ismail Pasha took it upon himself to interfere. In his character of the prtaclpal shareholder, and to strenuously forbid the company to adopt any such coarse. We have reason to think that this action was the result of representations by the British government through their envoy; and you will agree with me that this Is a form of pressure which could no longer he brough! to bear If the shares of the company were held by private

"'You have exactly comprehended the position.' he was good encogb to say, and 1 see that we did not do wrong to select you. Now go and make your preparations to start as quickly as possible—and be careful not to come near the Qual D Orsay till the whole thing has been arranged.' T bowed, and made by adieu. Within a week I was In Cairo." “I was provided with letters of Introduction which speedily obtained for

mo a private

[ to make <t known mat I was willing i to dispose of them.' "I drew myself up with an aggrieved I sir. " T venture (o remind your highness that such a step would be a vlolatlu. of our compact of secrecy. Cniekt yrr find anything unsatisfactory In the terms offered by the syndic.' which I represent, they have thj rlgut to expect that you will not enter into negotiations elsewhere.' "My remonstrance appeared to Impress him. He listened thoughtfully, and nodded bis head once or twice. “ 'Very well. I will consider your offer. But I must know with whom 1 am dealing. Has M. de Besseps anything to do with this?' "I pretended to misunderstand him. "'If. de Bessep* Is not one of the syndicate.' I replied, with an air of reluctance. 'but If you regard bis ap proval aa Important, I am certain that It can be obtained.' " 'No. no; that Is all right.' he said quickly, and smiled tn himself. ‘Who, then, are the persons who have deputed you?" "I produced a copy of the list sup piled to me by De Besseps. and handed it to the kbedlve. He glanced over II with some contusion. “‘I do not recognize luese name*,' he muttered 'Sniely you will see that before entering on such a negotiation I must have satisfactory assurances that this Immense sum will bo fortbcjtnlrg.' "I assumed an offended demeanor. “There has never been a qsestlon of the solvency of these gentlemen.' I returned with warmth. The moment your highness says the word, onefourth of the purchase money shall be deposited In the Grand Rank of Cairo, la addition, I am empowered to offer you. If necessary, the guarantee of my "1 caught a quick glance from the khodlve's eya as I mentioned the government. He instantly resumed his cautious air. "That Is satisfactory enough.' he remarked quietly. 'Well, leave this

u> this matter oo«a no! *ianspirc? "The o:d man smiled ana shook n •«ad s*s|« bat with less energy.

Pasha. The character of this khedlve is well known. His reckless extravagance had reduced his country to bankruptcy, and It was on this extravagance that 1 relied as the motive for Inducing him to accept the offer w hich 1 was empowered to make. "The palace at Cairo. In which be received me, was a atrarge mixture of European and Oriental luxury. Figure to yourself marble courts surrounded by myrtle trees and fountains, leading Into saloons wblcb might have been upholstered from Paris. This bizarre combination reproduced itself In the person of Dmall Pasha, whose Swarthy eastern features contrasted elransely with his western attire. "T have the honor to wait upon your highness.' I said, ae soon as the ceremonial salutations hud been exchanged. 'on behalf of an influential syndicate of bankers In Paris, who have charged me to lay before you a proposal of some magnitude, cod which relates to the Suex canal.' "I saw his dark eyes glitter as 1 pronounced this name. Ho responded morosely: ' T am tired of the Suez canal, M. la Barca. It has not fulfilled the expectations 1 was led to form from it. und It Is. besides, a cause of many political cinbarraaini'-nla. But go on. explain your proposal-' "Thus encouraged. I came boldly to tbo point. “'It Is above all a question of private finance,' 1 declared. 'Aa the khedlve of Egypt. >’ ollr highness enjoys certain rights over the canal which passes through your terrllories. It <s thc»« rights which constitute your political relation to it, and they are not affected by the scheme we are discussing. tn addition, you are the per soual proprietor of certain shares tn the company which owns toe canal, and there Is nothing to prevent your transferring these shares to a suitable purchaser, with the same freedom as any other member of the company.’ •' Ah!' he Interrupted. T see what It yvn wane You propose to mske mean offer for some of these shares?' " 'For the whole of them, your highness. 1 returned, bowing. ' 'What! Do you mean what you say? Those share* me worth it the vary least one hundred millions!' "That is the sum which Is men Uoncd in my instructions. "Ismail Pasha gazed at roe In con si ei nation. “ 'But 1 have never even entertained the i '".i of parting with these snares' It is true (hat I find them unrcmuueralive. Are you aware that the Interest on Ih'-tn is deferredr T have understood something of the sv-rt. I said carelessly. 'My duty, howrti r. Is turrnly to ask If your highness will accept for them the sum which you have just named M; prinsequenre ol the uufortuuato slate of ihu Egyptian finaac-s, you would probably sooner or Inter consider the ques (Ion of leallxlbg the value of this property. and their enterprise has led them to make what Is perhaps a pr. mature effort to secure it ' But I do not say that It ts prcua turv. Ho gtopped. and bent his ey«s thi’Ugbtrulljj on the ground lor some

meats.

I hum ksde no attempt ascertain ttV value ot my shares, he j »ald. persseAiy. regarding mi j searching Perhaps 1 might obs in Bondon, if

are under a missy i. plied, with a little f eserva. Tt Is not the diplomatist wM-m you see in me at present. J am yn Cairo simply as s private visitor, and If I have paid my respects to the kfcedlve. ft is not on behalf of the Qual; ETOrasy that 1 have been to sea him.’ "He glared at ima with soma suspicion. I " 'l^elL have it your own way. my dear tellow; tbobgh yon era the last man I should bne expected to come to Cairo as a muter of pleasure. The hotels here ersrrlUi. and the cookery amounts to fa deliberate crusade against the iife ot the Giaours. Of course you WUndlne with me tonight?’ " 'Certainly't answered, summoning up a show of cordiality ‘As soon as I have despatched a BtU- correspondenen. 1 am at yotir disposal.' " Good; tea me the name of your kotal, and I will come and fetch you In half an hour.' "I gave him the name, and broke away from him in ordei to despatch my telegram to Paris. I felt some disquiet at seeing him march straight Into the palace, as soon as I had turned sway, and I resolved to burry on the completion of my affair without an boar’s unnecessary delay. The dinner which the good colonel gave me that evening was of the best. He made no further attempt to draw from me the cause of my presence In Cairo, but spoke as If he thoroughly recognized the character of tourist which I had assigned to myself “ T tell yon what It la, baron.' he ■aid. at a late stage of the repast, and after the second bottle of champagne bad been opened, 'you must see some

"She Advanced Toward Ms and Frorouncsd My Nsm« With the Most Gratifying Ardor."

paper with me for the present, and I will let you have my answer In a few

days.'

‘Thus dismissed. 1 returned to my hotel. But 1 was not satisfied with the result of this Interview. The khedlve bad shown far less eagerness in the matti.' than 1 had beun justified In expecting, from the, notorious state of his exchequer, and I perceived that ould bo necessary to lake some decisive step In order to force his con-

sent.

My previous experience had taught > that every difficulty which one encounters In the countries of the east resolves Itself Into a question of 'backsheesh.' It remained fur me to die cover the quarter In which this Irresistible lever might be moat profitably

applied.

"Do not ask me to enter Into details with regard to this point. It Is suffl-clt-nt to say that I ascertalnru that great Influence was wielded over Ismail is by a beautiful odalisque In his harem, whoso name was Khtlmeh. and ho turned out to possess a mania for the jewelry of the palala royal. The negotiation was p.ttendrd with soma risk, on account of the rigurous precautions which are observed In guarding the aceesa to the apartments of

e w omen of the Kart.

"1 had no reason to complain of the good faith ot tbia charming creature. Within two daya 1 v. s sent for to thr palace, and found myself received with the greatest cordiality by the kbedlve. He Informeo mo that hi- had decided to close with the offer of the ayndt cate, subject merely to a question of terms Hr seemed to consider the price of the shares should he Increased by another ten million francs, and I undertook to communicate this counter proposal to Paris at once, and to

let nlm know the result

"As I was passing through the gates ot the palace on my way out. I almost Into ths arms of the one

in Cairo whom I

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of the sights of Cairo, now you are belli. I am not very busy st present, and you must let me take you about. 1 can t promise you much In the way ot theaters, but there are some charming women here whom you ought to know.' *T smiled discreetly as I thought ot Fatimeh. However. I professed tho utmost anxiety to meet the colonel's "Thu eolon<l put his own construction on my smile. "'You do not believe m*!' be exclaimed roughly. 'Very well, you shall se< for yourself as soon as dinner Is over.' "Ho rsng the belt violently, and gave ooinu whispered instructions to hli man. who nodded with an air of Intelll genre, and went out. At the end ot an hour, when we wore alpplug our coffuc tn tbu rmoktng room, he returned. and gave a look at his master, which appeared to ana ounce tho sucerss of bio mtsaloo. " 'Now-.' cried lb.- colonel, springing to his feel, 'come aloag. and you shall see whether I can fulfill my undertakings "I followed blm out. snd we proceeded. by a route which was leas novel to me than he supposed, to a certain door oltuated tn the roar of the khedlvial residence. Wo were admitted by a eunuch, and led along a succession of passages, some of them la miliar to me. to on apartment which 1 did not rocoi.xiie No sooner bad we reached It. however, than a bell was sounded, and the curtain which concealed an adjoining chamber was lift id to admit the odalisque whom my friend bed promised me. "It was Fatimeh herself! "If this mooting had been the result of a deep tala plan tn entrap me. Instead of a pure coincidence, which 1 firmly b illevo It woo. the result could not have been more disastrous. Over w helmed with coufuslofi. 1 bad no time to give a warning sign to this lataUl-

halos* ,she bad tdraneed :aw*rd me, and pronounced mi name with the most gratifying ardor. "As for the poor oolosel. he ply struck dumb at perceiving that thy at goals tan cu with the Inner arrangements of ths Egyptian court was not less than his own 1 enjoyed my triumph over blm with trepidation, however. for I dreaded every moment lest Fatimeh should make some r.?en to the motive ot my former visit "The colonel maintained an obstlaate alienee as we came away togetb er Probably he accused me in his own mind of having deceived him, but he said nothing, and we parted on friendly terms; though ne did not renew his offer to become my cicerone In the Egyptian capital. "The next day I received this message from Paris—of course In cipher: “ Tell khedlve we consider our first offer represent* the value of share*, hot do not breah off negotiation.* To compensate for this mortification. 1 found the khqdive In a yielding mood 1 represented to him that the hundred millions was the utmost that my syndicate felt justified In paying, and after a very few words be gave qraga aaflMMM

"Late in the afternoon, on returning to my hotel. I found a telegram marked 'Urgent' waiting for me In my r It was from M. IIafford himself, and contained these words: ' ‘British government has heard of intended purchase and objects. Return to Paris at once, ea mate for

T knew In an Instant to whom I was to attribute this frightful blow. Whsth er tt was the beautiful Fatimeh. or the kbedlve nimselt. wbo had betrayed me. It waa evident that Colonel Warton bad fathomed the secret of my mission. and had Instigated this Interference of his government "On my arrival at the Qual D'Oraay. *I» days later. M Bullard explained the situation to me " 'What has happened.' be said, Ts this. Bord Derby, who holds the portfolio of foreign affairs, has verbally Informed M. Gsvsrd. our representative, that the queen's government understand that the khedlve has been asked to transfer his shares to a syndicate acting on behalf of the French government. and It ts to this that they object. All that Is necessary i convince them that the negotiation proceeds from a privae syndicate, tlrely IndepcLdent of ns. in which case we may hope that their prohibition will be withdrwn. You must proceed to Bon don at once. Do not trouble youraelf with Bord Derby, aho Is a more Instrument. Go straight ti Disraeli, the premier; it Is to him that we must address ourselves. Explain to him on whose behalf you are acting. and the affair may yot be terminated satisfactorily.' T could do nothing but obey. Or ths evening of the following (By. the 25th of November. I reached London, and as goon as I had changed eiy dress, drove straight to Downing ^UTet "The English premier received with an nrbaolty worthy of the Faubourg St. Germain, and Insisted on my lighting a cigar and refreshing myself with s brand) and seltzer, before he wonld permit me to say a word "'You must not think yon si stranger to me, be was good enough to say. T am not ignorant ot the distinguished reputation you have earned among the European chancelleries. "'Your sentiments do me too much honor. M. le Premier,' I responded, only regret that I am not In a position to repeat them to the French govurnment.' "’But 1 authorize you to r-peat them, I even request It.’ he exclaimed, falling to understand me ‘"Alas! that Is Impossible.' I explained T am not here In any official capacity, and therefore 1 could not take It on myself to repeat expressions addressed to me as a private Individ ual. "An expression of spparent bewilderment passed over M. Disraeli's face, to be succeeded by one of cordial friendliness “ Then you are not bare on b-balf of your government!' ha cried Thl* Is a visit whitb I owe to your personal regsra for me’ I Inslrt that you shall allow me to refill your glass.’ "'You distinguish me too much In consenting to place mo on such a footing. 1 answered, slightly confused Tn effect. 1 have ventured to come here to ask ef you a favor on behalf of a certain financial syndicate with which I am aaaoclated. and which 1 feel aura that you will not refua*. “'You would do wrong to douot It. my dear baron.' he returned with undlm Ini shed cordiality 'Real assured that If this favor is tn my power it ts already yours But explain yourself.' " A thousand thanks. M le Premier. Th* uffsir Is one of the simplest. The syndicate I refer to Is composed of certain well-known capita!!*!*, whose operations have received a c-horx tn conacqutnru of a misapprehension created in the mind "? laird Derby. " Yon astonish me! M. Disraeli spoke la a tone ot surprise The next moment be lay back In bis chair and smiled good-naturedly, as he added: ■' 'But after all it Is not only you who have had to face tbo dBagreeablc taak of cum batting tulscppr-lH-cilomi in Lord Derby's mind You will doubt less teh me the particulars?' " 'But that is what I desire "he syndicate of which 1 have spoken, and wblcb has prevailed on me to act as Us agent, nas conceived tb-> Idoa of operating in the shares of the Auei Canal company. You know these gen try ot the Bourse—when they perceive the chance for a favorable stroke, pol IUc* is the last consideration which enters mto their head*. Well, it op

peart that Bord •eruy objects to their proceedings, tor a reason wfilcn it “ not easy to understand, and ne nas even forbidden the poor xhedive to ea tcrtaln an oflor which l was impow ered to make to him on bchsl! oi tbe associates ' Tbe conn tec acre ol the Engilib premier assumed an expression ol the most prolcund annoyance. "'Ridiculous!' be muttered Tt I* Incredible! What rea»oe could ne po* slbly have had for this streurd probt bltlonr " Tt seem* that they have penuaded him rbai there was s political rtgniflnance in this transaction that these share* were to be acquired tor tbs French government, 'n a word. "M. Disraeli tornre* on me a look of the most perfect surprise. " 'But surely that It not so? ne Inquired. T have Just understood you to tell roe that there U a question here simply of a private speculation? "'Without doubt The government of France holds Itself entirely stool from the affair, on the contrary. " T understand. Then what you ask of me is, to Inform Bord Derby that he Is mistaken In supposing that the French government Interests Itself In your negotiations?’ " ‘Perfectly. 1 answered, a little dis concerted, however. Tn that case, am I forbidden to hope that you will prevail on him to withdraw bis proklbltlonr "There will no longer be any reason for maintaining it. was the reply ‘It Is rather a question how no could ever hare beer deceived Into a belief so groundless. Perhaps you can suggest a cause tor this strange mistake?' "Tho* encouraged. I ventured to pro nounce the name of Colonel Warton. which M. Disraeli received with a frown " Tt happened that this officer met me in Cairo.’ 1 explained, 'and became aware that i wax In communication with Ismail Pasha I did not believe myself obliged to take blm Into my confidence, and It Is doubtless this reserve which has provoked bis Inter fereooe.' " Tt is perfectly shameful! the pro mlcr exclaimed with immen*-< indignation. ‘You have done right ■« complain to me of this person, who** un Just suspicions have Inflicted a serious injury upon your friends " Tt Is trne that the colonel bad formerly made my acquaintance over a diplomatic transaction.' I addeu. and thl* may have canoed him to connect my onx ceding* with the idea ol pol Itics.' "M DlireeU smiled, and shook bis head playfully at me '"Ah. boro?, you see that your ter rlbl* reputation pursues you. be oh served 'How can you be surprised ll People refut* to recognize In fbc most astute diplomatist of Euriqw. th* innocent travetur of a harmless cornua r Clal syndicate?’ "When I finally tore myself naay he icilsUd on aoeompanylng me u> tho door, where be renewed his expressioii* of regret at Bord Deihy s unfortunate mistake, and warmiy assured no of his own p* run belief tn tho tn difference of ibe French goveremeni ’ Tbe ambassador bervnd a sigh, snd commenr -d rolling up hit nnpklu at If ho had nothing more to tell me. "Hut yon have not flalshed your story. I remonstrated, seeing him buckun to tho waiter for his bill. His excellency shrugged tus shoul

dera

"Yon compel mo to resume? Good. "The following morning a copy of the Times waa laid before mo at breakfast. 1 opened It. and the first thing on which my eyes felt wa* this passage: " ' w * have today to make a sora--what startling announcement. The Brtllab Kuternment have bought from the khedlve shares of the 8uei canal to the amount ol £*.000.000 sterling In tho complete secrecy with which this transaction has been c-rrled out. a transaction which it Is impossible to Separate In oar thoughts from th* question of ilnglood's lutore relations with Egypt, we trace the hand of Mr Disraeli.' "And so on. I had been deliberately. shamefully deceived. While M Disraeli wo* pretending to grant me everything 1 wished, he actually held the khodlve’s assignment In hi* pocket. It has been the moat humiliating experience of my career I tried to look a. though 1 .hared his excellency's Indignation And did the French x«>eminent take no actloo?" | iDnalnd “How could they? I have related what passed between u* Thl. astute man had carefully set himself to draw from m- an explicit assurance that mr goveroment we** w| t h oul Ullere , t ^ the dl*p»*ni of these shares, if i had dsred to remonstrate he would have replied that he was perfectly entitled to bid against a syndicate of private speculators This be*rt| CM , nlrlitno opening for protest.' 7 The ambassador rose at.rur.Uv the sunshine and the halm, to soften hi. excited mood Jiyg *' L ,l ! , "’ r Fsiim.-h who -»»« off the worst, b. remarked .u , uournlul t'*ne. os we returned rest th! • our »" She did no. n,7 rn'i , ““ m

SHflSTS IN FIrAKDERS

JURCLY OLD SCENES OF

Five Centuries Fought Over U Now

rml '‘ h a» rt-mslued a mysterv 1 b*v« always feared that it a question of the bowsinn. ' K ***

mast be astir In Flanders, i/ K«n English army encamped J ‘^t jfcn. with Edward, prince of wl ». arf W* b«*dqu*ner» staff. Out of the Btirffr ot tin.* O-^re must surely oome aom* of those Eng llsh geoUemaa and men-at-arms who more than five centuries ago come with another prince of Wales, called Edward, to fight agalnrt heavy odd., In and about all tho** towns in Bel glum and France which, again, hxre become familiar In our mouths ai household words—SL Oner. Yprcs Arras. Solssons, Reims, 8t Qaenun. Gravellaes, Dunkirk. Calais and Abbe viU*. BUle and Armen Here* Perhaps "Eye-Witness" know* the names of those silent ghosts, though he has not yet written about them in bis dispatches, owing to the severity of the censor. He knows, I am sure, that among those who watched tbe destruction of Cloth Hall were Sir John Chandos—“tbe flower of knight hood —and Lord Thomas Percy. Sir Godfrey de Harcourt and Bord Regie aid Cobham. lord Thomas Holland and Lord Delaware, Bord Robert Neville. Lord Thomas Clifford. Lord Bocrchler. Lord Batim:r, Sir Walter Manny—"sans pear et sans reproche" —and many other knights and squire*, "whom." as old FYolssart said, "I cannot now name." Th- ancestors of British officers who are now fighting in Flanders rode us der their banner* over the flat marsh lands, they banqueted In many of the grand halls which now lie In ruins under the German eagle, they •tormed at the gales of mar y towns which are now filled with British soldiers, their lance* glittered down many of the roads where the winter sun now glints upon the lances of French dragoons: *nd with tbe chivalry of medieval knighthood they did nanny acts of courtesy and valor and heroic adven tore epi c the same ground where the men under Sir John French have up held the did traditions of their breed with no leas courage. Also, accord in >- to the way of war they, ravaged tbe countryside through which they passed, burned farmsteads end peas ants' cots, swept tt clean of all food looted Its treasures, and laid It waste so that there was desolation acd tarn ine where tbe English army hod passed. It was Bord Honry Bpencer. bishop of Norwich, who undertook the sli-g* of Yprea In tho days when Engl!* 1 ' arrows sung with a shriller note than ihn modern shell. "Day after day." writs* FVo'sssB Th* assault continued, but th# plsc-' rtlll held out. At last the Engl'fh. Bud Ing that they could not take tbe tow? by storm, and that they had expended all their arttllerr. resolved to have s quantity of faggots collected will which to fin up the dltebre. to 'bat they might advance and fight band tohand with the garrison, undermine the walls, and. by throwing fhc» dewn. effect an entrance." Every road and dyke round Torre was moistened with English Mood h ihose old days, and now. fighting •Id' by side Instead of against the Frenc> and the Firming*. English Mood drip* down to the cam* soil, which Is mixed with tho dost'of heroic bones, of Ens IDh arrow heads, of steel breast pis’.e* and richly chased casque, nrd of all •he panoply of medieval ImlgVbood now dissolved Into the chemistry el fhe rerth's graveyards. If rhoe'ly warriors keep the watches of the night. Sir Charles Chandos. Sir Walter Manny. Bord James Andley. Ix»M Reginald Cobhxm. afid a thou sand other knlghta of old renown, sa lute the men who challenge dratb f° r England The Black Prince raise# H* slsor and kisses the sword hilt to Kd »*rd. prince of Wale*, who is walking the same fle’ds of fame and bloodUmdon Chronicle.

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