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Satisfaction positively guaranteed. Come during the summer for treatment. stamps for booklet "EK." FRECKLES ROMANCE OF OLD THE MAYOR AND THE BOLD, GALLANT HIGHWAYMAN. A Sketch of 1687 in Old England ~The Perils of Travel, and the (Valor and Dash of Knights of the Road. Bailey Willia:us. On Christmas cve of the year 1687, a solitary horseman made his way at a sharp canter across the moonlit expanse of Wandsworth = Common, throwing an occasional glance back- wards in the * direction * of London with the air of one who fears pur: suit. All around, tree and bush and lonely homestead were elothed in a of fresh fallm snow, and adorned with the fantastic crystal work of King Frost, whé was abroad that night with a ven , placing his icy grasp on land and pool. Our cavalier was closely miifffed in the folds of a heavy riding eleak, which did not, however, conceal a * long rapier, and his polished * jack- boots were ornamented with silver spurs. Ho wore a richly Plned hat, but his features were hidden by a black mask, a device pick in' favor with the graceless young nobles and gentlemen of the court when engaged upon some wild escapade, or in- triguing love affair. Suddenly the rider pulled up dead, and man and heast stood, as if carved in sombre marble, intently listening. Straight ahead the road wound through a clump of gaunt pines and beyond could be heard the faint rumble of a distant coach. "Good, my beauty," said the man patting his mare, '"'we are in luck to- night," and the next instant he was flying through the pine clump, emer- gig a few minutes later close behind a lumbering old world coach batter- ed with many vears' wear, and drawn by two well-fed 'and easy-going hor- ses, whose sturdy, thick-set limbs would not have disgraced the shafts of a plough. On the box sat a red- faced coachman almost buried in a huge horse rug and flapping his hands 'n a vain endeavor to keep warm. Meantime the horseman, or--as the reader has already guessed--the high- wayman trotted past the coach and wheeling round, brought up in the road in front of the horses. Covering the coachman with a pistol, he com* manded him to stop, which the latter did with alacrity. At the same mo- ment the coach door wae flung open Maypole Soap Made in England but sold rverywheve, 10¢. for Colovs--15sc. for Black, If you, your friends or relatives suffer with Fits, Epilepsy, St. Vitus' Dance, or Falling Sickness, write for a trial bottle and valuable treatise on such diseases to Tug Lemic Co., 179 King Street, W., Toronto, Canada. Al druggists sell or can obtain for you LEIBIGSFITCURE No Breakfast Table complete without EPPS An ble food, with all tural qualities intact, : a to vy and maintain ' "Most Nutritious Beonomical. "Phone 35. 08 Brock Stroet. $ S-- and out sprang a old gentle: : DERMATOLOGICAL INSTITUTE man, portly and double-chinned with LT Bt., Toronto _Eatab. 1888 J | white whiskers, . and an ancient || musket. "What the devil is this?" ho cried, fumbling with the triggey of 18 . "A mere triflo," peplied the high- wayman, riding up, "thy money and jewels are all I wire, and if thy purse be as full as thy paunch I shall be content. By the beard of Shakes peare, thou couldst play Falstaff to the life." "Villain !"' shouted the "thy jests are ill timed. As to my purse, that thou shalt never have." And raising his weapon, he fired point blank, sending a bullet so close to tho roadman's head that it cut the string of his mask and exposed to view the handsome features of a young man. "God's death." cried the horseman, "thou hast a pretty eye for fancy shooting, friend Falstaff, but me- thinks ' my air can be even truer." Saying which he dismounted "and pointed his weapon full in the face of his would-be destroyer. Now, as soon as the worthy old gentleman found mmseli glancing along the gleaming pistol barrel, his courage wavered and he became as pale as the frozen snow at his feet. "Prithee, good sir, do not shoot," said he, "take all 1 have, but do not add bloodshed to robbery." "Zounds,"" eried the highwayman, "little care I whether thou livest or diest, but I would spare thee for the sake of thy fat carcase, and thou mayest remember that much good of Ned Rapier, that he gavest thee thy life whom thon wouldst have shot down like a very dog." "And art thou the notorious Capt. Rapier ?" "The same. And now, Sirrah, thy purse and valuables." In a' few moments the bold villain had possessed himsell of fifteen guineas or so in money, and a small casket, in the dainty silk lining of which reposed a lady's gold ring set with diamonds of the first water, which flashed and sparkled in the moonlight. "Marry ! a pretty trinkot," said the robber, "otherwise, friend Falstaff, thou. art but a poor aow to pick. On Blackheath but yéstere'en, 1 reliev od the Earl of Rochester of. a hundred bright guineas." "I hed not thought his lordship was worth so much," answered the travel ler, as the highwayman swung himself into the saddle, and flinging a guinea at the head of the scared coachman, rode off at a gallop in the direction of traveller, | what ix now known as "Jerry's Hil." Poscending this steep incline, he made his way along the old Portsmouth road. An hour's ride brought him to the town of Kingston, where he drew rein at the sign of the "Three Com passes," an old inn which still defies the ravages of time and modern im provements. "What ho! Mine host." cri Ra pier, as the landlord came to the door, "put me up my mare and draw me a stoup of thy good wine." "Richt gladly will T that, my Cap- tain." answered 'Boniface, rubbing his hands and winking atrociously. 'Here Tom. lazy knave, stable the gentle man's beast, and Poll. thou minx, prepare thee the best chamber. Gad goakers | il any are welcome 'tis the captain.' Rut Rapier was of no mind to seek his couch thus early. for 'twas but on the stroke of nine, So after re freshing himself with a goodly supper . , SATURDAY, successful flights in New York, The dirigible airship in which A Roy Knabenshue made several sailing at will over the tops of the tallest skyscrapers and running with or against the wind with equal ease. he left the inn on foot and made his way into the Market place. In front rose the old market hall, outlined against the moonlight, and beyond the square tower of the ancient church frowned on its lesser neighbors. On either side, the quaint gabled houses protruded their bulging upper storeys over the cobbled footpath, and from the wide eaves depended huge icicles tapering earthwards, Here and there through the red window Blinds of the taverns streamed light and sounds of rovelery, and at the doorway of the old "Castle Inn the London coach had pulled up to take in passengers and meals before proceeding on its midnight journey to Portsmouth. At that period there was on the Market place a large manv-gabled house with a handsome entrance and a general air of wealth and good: HKving. On the night of ovr story every one of its diamond-paned windows was ablaze with light, and from within came the pleasing straing of a toapeful fiddle, blended with the sound of dancing feet and merry laughter, "Oddfish !"" muttered Rapier, ashe surveyed the elaborate latticework on the front of the house, * "tis a merry crew inside," and as a young appren passed him, he added aloud, "Prithee, good youth, tell me, what jovial fellow lives hers 9" "That, sir." replied. the Jad with pained surprise, "is the house of my good master the mavor of Kingston; methought all knew that." "Cortes, then the mavor's guest will I be to-night." said Captain Rapier, and entering the wide portal, he seiz- ed the iron boar's head which did ser vice as a knocker, and delivered a dozen such sounding raps as would have turned the soul of a present-day district visitor green with envy. The dancing stopped and the heavy onken door was fling wide open. "The may or! the mavor!" shouted a dozen voices, and then the softer tones of a lady were heard "Why, "tis a stranger." "Good sir,' she continued, "we are expecting th return of my husband, the mayor, and thy knock deceived us. ls thers anght we can do for thee 7" "Fair replied the high wayman, carelessly throwing back his cloak and displaying a rich costume of plum coloured velvet, slashed with silk and adorned with costly lace and jow niistress,"" elled buckles. "I am a strange: in the town, stranded, on this Christmas eve, without a friend. Thy merry fiddler prdved too strong a lure, an' if ye will pardon my I would crave thine hospitality for the night." "Sir Cavalier," replied the lady of the house, "at this season all are wel come in this house, so, prithee step within--but, stay, I would ask thee thy name ?"' "My name, generous lady,' od the ready Rippingill, and courtesy." boldness answer rogue, 'is Sir Rapier I thank thee for thy "Then, good Sir Rapier, enter and join our mirthful party." Upon which the door was closed fast again' the fiddler seized his bow, and the company formed up into two long lines to engage in the twisting intrica cies of that ancient and happily now almost forgdttion dance, the corkscrew. Nothing would please the kindly host ess but to place our rogue of a hero at the top, vieavis with Ada, the pretty piece of the mayor. - Rapier, nothing loth, led off with many a nim ble skip and mirthful jest, his graceful figure aad good looks speedily winning him the admiration of the ladies, and exciting the envy of ecortain sturdy voung farmers and mild mannered shop-keapers. But little cand the cap tain for the dark looks of these gentle men, his attention heing far more agreeably taken up with the charming Ada, who, on her part, appeared to be no less sensible to the stranger's flashing eve and brown moustache which ourled with such delightful fer ocity, The highwayman's heart was quite capitivated by his winsome partner, and the more she laughed at his wit, the more he tried to win her goed graces. After the corksarew wae finish od, minuet and country dance followed in guick succession, till the fiddler was fain for very exhanstion to call for a mug of ale to "oil his strings." as he imsel pute it, Then the hostess led he way to the supper room, where was spread a repast worthy his may oral lordship of London. A baron of beef occupied the place of honor, and at the bottom of the table a haunch of venison was flanked by goose and turkey, while the centre was loaded with dishes too numerous to mention hore. Overhead swung a noble branch of mistletoe, and in the great open fireplace blazed and crackled a giant before which sprawled a couvle of doge. Around this festive board the + took their seats. a sleek old a an in charge of the beef, aml the oress carving the venison. (In the right of the alderman sat the highwayman, next to the bright-eyved Ada, and opposite to a hatchet-faend gravely listened to thé prattle of a golden-haired mise. whose log er lawy whe glances, however, were all for the cap tain. Down the table were ranged n dozen or mare laughing girls sand I between the stundy voung far mers, the mild-mannered shopmes and two or three extremely solemn coun cillors The good cheer provided chased away frowns and rendered the light-hearted. It toned down the dignity of the the farmers shoprer councillors and the old alderman jolly. The la dies laughed the merrier, and across the features of the lawyer flitted a ghostly smile. Ax for our captain, he was in his element. His jokes flow wild and fast, and the alderman wae like to have choked himself with laughing. Hf related many funny anecdotes ab SEPTEMBER 2, 1908. ni out _his merry ty, the late Kin Charles, and mim the oddities the court favourites of James 11. The fellow was a born actor, when he rose and strutled about the room, im- lordship: the Earl of Dartmouth, the lord high steward of n, the company were oon , and the hatchet-faced lawyer had to leave th table to avoid the di » of publici- ty indulging in a broad grime After all honor had been paid to that glorions institution, the Christ- mas plum pudding, and mince and sweets of all sorts had molished, the table was tleared and there was placed before the alderman a gigantic wassail bowl, filled with the time-honored beverage, and send- ing up clouds of fragrant steam. First, the old alderman filled to the brim a three-handled loving cup, and taking a goodly sip himself passed it on to his fair neighbor, the or's niece, She, coyly sipping, han the cup to Capt. Rapier. That accom- plished rascal gallantly took the ves sol and carefully sipping from the place touched by the "pretty lips of fue. witching Ada, sent it on its friendly journey. So oup went round, each one of the company tak- ing a sip and making a jest till it reached the lawyer, who had returned, opportunely, in time to finish the contents. The quaint ceremony over, glasses were filled, the fiddlers was called in, and many a good song was trolled till someone asked for a ditty from Sir Rapier, a request clamorous- ly applanded. So our captain sang a rousing ballad of the road, telling of wild adventures on the king's high- way, and having a swinging chorus at the end of each verse. His tones were deep and rich, and, when he had finished, the old alderman, w'a was tapping the table and wagging his head in high glee, checking the ap- pluuse with uplifted finger, #aid, "Tis an ill song for honest folk to listen to, but it hath a pretty lilt, and thy voice, good Sir Rapier, is perfection." But by general desire he was brought to his feet again, to sing the ballad with greater spirit than before. By now the tune had got into the heads of his hearers, and the disreputable chorus, which ended with the lines : "When the purse is full and the wine is good, To the devil with care and the hangman."' Was being voiced by the jolly old alderman, the solenm councillors, the sturdy fathers, tho mild-mannered shopmen, the slderly 'matrons and the pretty girls. Even the hatohetdaced Pr wos #eized with the madness oi the tune and sang as lustily as the best. « Suddenly, when Was its height, the » 4 w : on his breast, the counei or turned purple, the hostess started up, and the captain's hand flew to his sword hilt. In the connecting doorway stood a stout old gentleman, grinding his teeth in rage and astonishment. "The mayor !'" gasped ' the lawyer, "The devil! Falstaff I" cricd the highwayman, drawing his sword and calmly awaiting the development of the situation, "Seize the villain," roared the mayor, who was none other than our portly friend of the coach, "a pretty pass this, to be fleoced on the high way and to find the fellow who rob bod me a guest in my house. Why stand ve there, open-mouthed, ye gaping plough loons and timid coun- ter jumpers ¥ Know ye not that the man before you is the rascally Capt Rapior, and that a few hours since he forced from me fifteen ghinons, nd, still worse, the diamond ring] had bought for yy niece yonder. But for a eursed accident 10 py coach wheel, I had been here before to set the watch upon his track, By beaven ! I will arrest him sell." Then there followed a scene. of the wildest con fusion. The farmers, not sorry to see the discomfiture of their accom- plished rival, armed themselves with rusty swords and quarterstaves from the walls of the apartment amd pre pared to attack the captain.-- The Indies, pale and frightened, loft the room, not, however, before Ada had whispered to the highwayman to make for the small door and o the the left. The mild shop- the w passage to i I Al. Leech and some of the members of the merry chorus, in 'Girl s Will Be . Girls," at the Grand, Thursdg September 7th, ay ou itating: the voice and manner of his | been de- |. of making, sin founded, Be nell men got behind the farmers, the councillors wished 'to be hung if they had ever ween anything like lawyer 'murmured upconsciously, '"iab- cording {0 these presents," and the aldermen said "Friend thief, thou art in a tight corner, as he went to wide of thé exasperated mayor. As for Captain Rapier, he was consider oooler than when he was dancing corkscrew, and his long blade-flas and glittered in the lamplight. "Soft ly ! softly ! good mayor, and worthy clods," he I; "'mothinks thy = age o'ersteps thy prudence," and raik- ing his weapon, he fought his way to the door, referred to by Ada, through a storm of hard blows and clumsy sword thrusts. His rapior twisted and curled, I and parried like a thi of life, when, at length he aha) the door, there were a couple of fal: lows sprawling on their backs and a | good wumber of the others disarmed. ending the point of his weapon through the ary of wis nenrest enemy, pier passed through the porte and, | closing it sharply after him, smiled mly as he locked it with the key eo found on the other side. All' was dark, but remembering his whispered instructions, he to the left groped his 'way along tll he came to another door, which he open: od and found himself in a room over looking the churchyard. By the dpen window, i ight moonlight, said hurriedly, 'thy safety lies in the shadow of yonder church." "How can I thank thee, sweet mis- trons, for thy timely aid?' "By hasting," replied the girl, "le lay not, or thou art lost." "Thou speakest truth," laughed the captain, "those clumsy farmers will show me little mercy, un' they take me. Yet would I risk a moment to give thee this ring which thy splenetic uncle was bringing thee for a present. Sorry would 1 $e to rob so fair a lady. As for thy uncle's guineas, in this purse there are fifty, which will more than v him for the troubls I have caused him. And now, charming girl, since 1 needs must go, just ope tribute to this festive' season and our too brief friendship." Saying which the bold rascal placed his arm round the girl's waist and planted a kiss upon her rosebud lips. And she, the minx, kissed him in return. Then, inging through the window, Capt. pier waved his sword, and, hatless as he was, and keeping well in the shadow of the houses, made his way back to the "Three Compasses." Goo ing round to the back, a peculiar knock brought out the ostler. "Saddle. the mare, Tom, as quick as may be," said Rapier, and enter. img the inn he sought out the sleepin {ied who, RB iractly alive to the Moagtion. bustled shout quickly enough. Very soon he Po Hh, SE man's pistols were primed, ! him with a mask and prepared him a The improvements in the methods int : roi Thee Inns 17 Sh