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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1947-09-19, Page 7til ;d ����'����,.kty,Y:,▪ •yyy�lry, ;. n4 'rrpp,,7X7t�.�y� ppyla tzprc �)db let on. �T MU o are +� opt.. r a �N 19:1 a of :9I .x• Q�i •Xt PoU dek„ Alter. Wm 'Beads, #tre04;ed. qf tbf TAP;" F9r N% 744, iti.14 re§pm*Ivel ), Ct:Sya Ndezr lee #t p r' " 10) `k3fl#lD rnr Imo' Rglattfi,1'" 1� a a tli by Mr;. Wtur, outgol tet'y- (Continued from last week) "Yes, you bombastical players have an Mamamatiou of the mind, there is oto doubt about it.;" --Said the Queen. "In your opinion, Master Burbage,. 1 da not doubt the author of 'As, You Like it' is the greatest man alive. "Yep, your grace'" said the trage- dian, very simply, "he. is undoubted- ly that in his pwn 'province, and as, in my humble judgment his province is the highest of all, I cannot honest- ly claim less than that precedence for him_ But, of course, I speak, your grace, as but a strutter of .boards. and a mouther of -bombast. Yet in my bumble opinion, a man must be what 'he is, and be that only, and. with all his heart. Nature fashioned me for the theatre. Therefore, my life i5 consecrated to the theatre, which for trials the -sum of all things, the high- est good_ And therefore I say to your grace than never again will the the- atre look a upon the like of William Shakespeare, who to me, and to many anntheie in this age and in agesyet to come, must ever remain the bright- est jewel in Gloriana's crown. And if it be given to Richard Burbage to pprcbase with his own life the price- less things that lie as yet unborn in the womb of our immortal poet's in- vention, it will be a great end, for a poor tragedian." These singular words were spoken .plainly and bluntly enough, but with an air of deference. And they were absolutely sincere. Whatever- the Queen's views tnigh•t be concerning the sanity 'of play -actors, she . was compelled to recognize this speech, perhaps more by its manner than by its matter, as the product of a pow-. erfuI and well -ordered mind. It was now the turn of the Queen to ponder deeply. In spite of ,herself, she could not, help being affected .by the de- ir"eanor .of this man. Nowit almost seemed as if Provi- LEGAL McCONNELL & HAYS Barristers, Solicitors, Etc. Patrick B. McConnell - H. Glenn Hays SEAFORTH, ONT. Telephone 174 A. W. SILLERY Barrister, Solicitor, Etc. SEAPORTS ONTARIO -Phone, 173, Seaforth MEDICAL SEAFORTH CLINIC DR. E. A. McMASTER, M.B. Physician DR, P. L. BRADY, M.D. • Surgeon Office hours daily, except Wednes- day: 1:30-5 p.m., 7 - 9 p.m. . . Appointments for consultation may be made in advance. " JOHN GQRWILL, B.A., M:D. Physician and Surgeon IN DR. H. H. ROSS' OFFICE Phones: Office 5-W; Res. 5-J Seaforth MARTIN W. STAPLETON, B.A., M:D. 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Immediate arrangements' can be made for sale dates by phoning 203, Clin- ton. Charges moderate and satisfac- tion guaranteed. 4142x52 'PERCY C. WRIGHT ' Licensed Auctioneer Household, farm stock, Supplements and pure bred sales SPeeial training and experience enables me to offer you sales service that is most effici- • chat end satisfactory. PHONE 90 r 22, Hensa1L J. C. SNAITH dence had set itself to work on the 'poet's behalf, and was determined to make the most of a favorable tarn, For that was the moment chosen by it for the announcement to be made to the Queen that two moat distil: guished persons, the Bari of Pem- broke and Sir Walter 'Raleigh to wit moat humbly craved audience of her (trace, ' 4- "I will see them," said the. Queen, peremptorily. "Let thein be brought to me." She then added sourly, to the Lord Treasurer. "They are upon this same plaguy business, I'll warrant." Presently appeared these two dis- tinguished gentlemen, true ornaments of their- age. Each was a singular:y handsome may, net yet in middle life; each 'had the marked ease of bearing of those wh.b are very familiar .with their surroundings. The Queeu re- ceived them ith the rough humor, " austic, witty 'and by no means un-' pleasant, which she inherited from her father and kept for her inti- mates. "Well, my friends," she said, "I'll wager a tester I .know already what is 'your good pleasure;" "tent grace were infinitely :ess in wisdom were the case otherwise," said Pembroke. ".You have come to plead the cause, I do not doubt, of a,very foolish and wicked man." The silence of Pembroke gave as - 'sere to the harsh Words. "Well, my lord, -I hope you are pre- pared as is Master Burbage here to yield your life for him." ''If it were. 'our privilege, your grace, to do that, we should be great- er men than we are like to be—with all respect to Sir Walter here—in the eyes of posterity." "A pox, upon posterity! Who cares a fig for it? The hour in which we live alone matters to all•of us. But tell,me, my lord, who d you .Choose to concern yourself with the matter of this foolish play -actor? And also I• would have, you make known your wiehes,in regard to him." "Touching }•our grace's first ques- tion." said Pembroke, "I am honored by the friendship of one whom I es- teem. beyond all other men, and for whose deliverance I will gladly pay into the treasury as round a sum as I can Well afford." The Queen gave a grunt of disgust. The raddled face wore a very unpleas- ant. look, - "Humph, said she. "T'.at seems little enough, my lord.. Mate.• Bur- bage• here offers his Iife." Pembroke turned instantly to the tragedian, with his most courtier -like bow. "Master , Burbage does himself in - ,finite honor," he said. "I offer the hail of my estate and he offers the whole of hts; therefore is he twice the man that I am in the sight ,of heaven." "A well-turned speech, my lord," said the Queen. She then fixed her sour smile upon Raleigh. "Tell me, Sir Walter," she said, "what is the price you are prepared to pay for this foolish and wicked Player's ransom?" • EVERiBODYs Bijsuss by Offhand you might say that there is no connection be- tween having a hobby and being successful in your work. But all of us need the re - r lazing effect of a hobby -to counter -balance. the strain of hard work. "Fun is a tonic," says Dr. G. S. Stevenson, eminent gntal hygiene authority. "It refreshes us when we are tired or bored with our rout tine tasks — gives us new strength and enthusiasm for the business of living." If you have no particular bobby, such as fishing, gar- dening or photography,you will be well advised to choose one. ' Or if you indulge in a hobpy only rarely, y'ou ought to devote time to it more regularly. . As a result, you'll be hap- pier and probably ,healthier. And you'll surely do a better jobl- P.S. An acquaintance • of mine made wooden trays as a hobby. They were so hand- some that many of his friends wanted to buy them and soon he had a flourishing frill -time business. Such cases are not uncommon. • • • You'll enjoy life even more with the peace of mind that /de insurance brings. It has provided for the future se- curity of millions of Cates dians since 1847. ' ' W-221 A The point-blank question•.......w s an- swered readily- enough. "The half of my fortune, your grace," said Raleigh, "-even as my 'Lord Pembroke." "But Master ' Burbage here," said the Queen, acidly, "is prepared to pay the whole of his life." - ""Your grace," said Raleigh with shining eyes, '"Master Burbage is in- deed ndeed a man happy in this valor and noble in .the scope and compass of his' nature. Our poet is fortunate in such a friend, yet such high cln- stancy is not less than,•his deserts_" . This frank speech gave pause to the Queen, When the worst had been said 01 her, a robust comenon-se.ase remained the keystone of her charal ter: These were men she was bound to respect. And. to hear them .ex- press such, unqualified opinions in re- gard to 'his play -actor had .the effect ih some de ee 01 modifying her at- titude. Besides, she herself believed the playwright to be a very remark- able man. But the combined testi- mony of such 'men as Pembroke and Raleigh shade it clear ,that he was even more remarkable than she knew him to be. "My Lord Burleigh," sire said abruptly, addressing Cecil, "let this man Shakespeare be brought to us. We will hearwhat defence he' will venture of his froward conduct. The Lord Treasurer quitted the room at once, in obedience to this command. Burbage. Pembroke and Raleigh would have followed him, had not the Queen ordered them to re- main where they were. CHAPTER XlCitVII There was a long five minutes or) most uncomfortable silence between jt, the 'four curiously diverse persons in .the Queen's morning chamber. Glori= ana was not disposed to conversation just now. For one thing she was deeply offended. And at the best of times she was a difficult woman, and `- age and infirmity had made her mor- ose. Her long Life as a reigning sov- ereign had-, been neither more or less than an orgy of despotic power.'And such a condition does not make for human amenity, particularly in the case of one in whom a love of tyran- ny had become second nature. • The plain truth 'was, that Gloriaua was hard and cruel. And these three men were only too well aware of the fact. Each of them felt a• grave un- easiness in regard to the fate • that was likely to ot•ertalie the man • for whose life and liberty they were there to 'plead. At last, the tapestried door of the chamber opened to admit the return- ing Cecil, who gravely ushered id the culprit. The playwright entered the room ' with a sere,nity,, an unconcern that could only have been exhibited in such. circumstances by . one who breathes an air which.is not the com- mon' ether of mankind. The Queen, a close enough observer 'when it pleas- d her to .he so.' was impressed •by tt e almost' maje•Stic simplicity of this man. His three friends, so jealous for his reputation, could only rejoice at it, "Master Shakespeare," said the 1 Queen, arrogantly, "it had not • been our intention to hear you in your own defence. We had meant to leave the whole matter to those who know in what sort to deal with. .But' three very good and true friend; of yours have come forward to plead your cause: one, as I understand,• an hon est man wile follows your ,own call Ing, has even gone to • the length of offering his own Iife it exchange for yours; and my Lori Pembtoke •and•, Sir Waiter Raleigh each offers the half of his fortuue .as the price Of your, ransom." • For the moment the self possession of the poet forsook him, so deeply was he moved by the,joyalty and the ` se1:-sacrificing devotion of his friends.' He lowered his head in the manner of one, completely overcome. The eensi- ''tive lips trembled, the deep-set eyes filled with tears. "You have good frieuds, Master Shakespeare." The tone or the Queen was so matter-of-fact, that she might have been merely discussing a plain affair of business. "And no man can have friends so true as these and'eo honorable in reputation without !tee- ing a character sufficiently worthy to entitle him to them. Therefore, it is for this re%ason,- and for none other. that I' have decided .to hear you ir: your own behalf, But, pray ,under- stand; I hold out no prospect of'len- iency. You have been guilty .of such wicked, folly that I do not • doubt that a charge of• high treason will lie against you." • By this time, the playwright was once more completely master .of him- self. He stood to confront the Queen simply and without fear, "Let us hear your defence, Master Shakespeare, if defence you will Ven- ture to make." Your grace," said, the player; in his gentle voice, "on my own part, I offer no defence. Freely and fully I accept all responsibility for any hurt I have done to justice. But having done none that I know, I take my stand upon the innocence of my in- tentiou." The light of anger flamed in the Queen's .eyes, "Don't use so many words, sirrah." she said, sharply. "Come to the Is- sue. I am a' plain woman, and 'I ask , fir plain words and few. Fou.. what rea;,on, I will aslt.you, have you em- braced these devious ways?". The player met with calm eyes the liarsh glance of the Sovereign, "If it' be treason, your grace,, to befriend the innocent, he gid, will gladly pay the penalty* of my crime," The eyes of the Queen sparkled omiiidusly. (Continued Next Week) IFROILIET TR. fl�%iG%. NEW FOUR -POINT DRIVER COMFORT: I. The cab that "breathes." 2. Driver's compartment is wider and deeper—mare leg roam. 3. Wider, deeper. more comfort='. "mobile seats are fully adjustable. 4. Larger Ibrincishield and windows give 22% better,' visibility. FLEXI-MOUNTED GAB - rubber -cushioned against rood shocks, torsion and vibration. Stronger, sturdier FRAMES. LONGER WHEELBASES. INCREASED LOAD SPACE in..pidi-ups and panels. 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