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ml ll now I "I" ”C “W, Duct“ For answer the raised her face to “I will go with me, 60:11:03,” the fi.neneduahed_ab_ud§talnn§ negating!!! " ’Twas an hour or two since,” Mar- garet began softly. “I was standing “Thy glance wicked!” he exclaimed passionately. “Thine eyes evil! Nay, pure soul, rather are they like two stars of heaven, pure and holy, leading men to better thoughts and deeds. More are they like the sun, brightening and warming all that they do rest up- on. Damme, but thy question doth cause my choler to rise! Hath any man dared to aflront thee? Who spoke of my looks?” riVfi‘iitb a suppressed exclamation or anger La Fabienne encircled her with his arm. evil?” yonder by the sundial, near the path that leads through the pasture from the Taunston farm, when one of the village women, walking through, came upon me. For a few seconds she stood still and stared at me, then, throwing up her arms, ran from me, crying wildly: ‘God’s protection, ’tis the witch! I ha’ looked into her eyes! I will be stricken of the devil!’ Godfrey, tell me what it all doth mean." .â€"v ~--â€"â€" -V v. “Thou inmrd!” she exclaimed, go. in to meet Ln Fuhienne. with hands outstretched. “Didht tote thee all of seven! hours to do: thy beet attire. foolish Godfrey?" He recorded her with look. of M- nmuoo and content. “Aye." he replied. “full well com thou «ii the that name in «meat. bright eyes. where ought doth concern thee!" At hie wot-do. u it tron the return or some unpleunnt remembrance. the unile on Margaret‘s nee faded. Ind. pron-inc the hand more firmly that etill held hen the led u l-‘ahionno to the middle or the roadway. where there was no ehndo of treen and where the bright moon. now higher in the shy. hovered over them, casting its radiance down with oluigent sympathy, illumi- nating them. Throwing back her hood, Ihe raised her head with a sudden, swift motion, and there was an expres- sion of intense seriousness on her face. "Sweet, this foolish nonsense hath gone to greater measures than I had ever thought it would,” he said. “Thy cousin’s influeue is strong in this com- munity and the superstitions of the people so great that it takes but little tattling to make great stories and to have them all believed. It is that foul fiend Josiah Taunston's scheme to set all against thee, so that thou wilt be forced to abandon thine estate. Then when thou art gone, as next of kin, he would ride in and take possession.” Sir Godfrey's face grew dark. "The dastard keeps out of my way, or from the very bitterness I hold in my heart against him I would long aince have run him through," he said. “But I will deal with him before 1 leave, for I have sworn that no man may speak evil of thee and live." “Godfrey." she asked entreatingly, “is my look baleful? Have I wicked- ness in my glance? Are mine eyes = Her laver's face reflected the serious- ness of her own. “Godfrey!” Margaret‘s eyes were filled with. sudden terror, “promise me that thou’lt not anger him, for any tilting of words between ye, so hot is each against the other, that a conflict would ensue that might end inâ€"death. Smile"â€"she swept her hand with af- fected gayety over his frowning coun- tenanceâ€"“chase that angry look from on thy face, and now under this bright moon. with the breeze stirring so soft- ly, think only that thou art with me and that tonight is ours.” Margaret. opening the door again, stepped out into the moonlit night. Now her appearance was entirely changed, for thrown about her was a long cloak of quilted white sllk reach- lng to the ground, and a hood of the same material covered her soft hat: and cast a shadow over the radiant face that was aglow with happiness at the sight of the neweomer. HE dogs tied Mayland f: barked at man's foots1 Margaret. opening stepped out into 1 Now her appear: chased, for thrown long cloak of quilte lung to the ground, : lune material co" and out a shadow He drew her closer to him, and they paced slowly up and down under the shadows of the trees. “Margaret, methinks to journey forth to London in three days. ready to go with me, sweet?” At, the unexpected announcement a deep flush spread over Margaret’s coun- tenance, extending to the roots of her “Ready to go with thee. Godfrey?” she repeated Mom. “Aye, love, u my wife.” he replied in a voice touched with emotion, “as that is how I will take thee, sweet!" Mmmmhmmm CHAPTER xx. 1113 dogs tied in the yard at the Mayland farm jumped and barked at the sounds of a man's footsteps approaching as PAGE FOUR “Are mine eyes evil?” Margaret laughed a sweet, low, hap- py laugh. “Hath finished, foolish Godfrey? Then hear mine answer to thy drivel- ings! In all the world I love no one like thee. Of thy imperfections I know naught. Thou art part of me. With- out thee I would die. When, dear Godfrey, thou art near me, 'tis then the sun doth shine, an’ when thou’rt gone all is gray, dull and dark, an’ naught is bright until thou dost come again. An', Godfrey, I trust the en- tirely. I come to thee willingly to be thine own dear wife, to care for thee, l to do thy bidding, to go with thee where'er thy fortunes take thee, hand in hand and heart to heart, and to love thee. Godfrey. until death us do part.” wore. a small band of soldiers on their way to the village. Margaret looked at her lover in questioning amazement. and La Fabienne. his face expressing Iquick suspicion. uttered an exclama- tion and, running down to the stile, ' watched the soldiers until they turned the corner and disappeared. “It ’tis as I think.” he muttered. “the villian hath me! I had no thought he I would dare snght against us. 1 have played the fool! Margaret," he cried. I going to her with quick strides, “me- thinks at the sight of soldiery that there may be fighting hereabout. so I would ukeflieemmherespeedily. On .themomwheresdyerethesunris- eth,thonandElsbeth,sn¢°wewmrlde away. without turner Joy. Fue- well, deujove. God negate}! ‘ ‘ | He threw it “about“ protect-y reality among a band of evil wiahers and enemiesâ€"we two, with our troth plighted and our wedding day so near at hand! Is’t not enough to make a man stop to consider when he is on the brink of such a serious undertaking? Sweet Margaret,” he continued serious- “’Tis a solemn night, Margaret,” he said whimsically, “thou and I alone to- gether on this high mountain top, miles away -trom those who love us and In 1y, pressing her hand, “knowing so well thy worth, seeing thy marvelous beauty and having a fine understand- ing of thy high character, I tremble lest, imperfect man that I am, I may not live up to thy standard; that I may fail to fill thy life so full of happiness as I hope now and pray God I/may do.” ‘ ' ‘ La Fabienne laughed a joyful, ring- lng laugh as he clasped her to his heart. “Sweet, when I set foot ln this village and saw the set of churls about where thou hadst taken up thy dwell- ing I resolved when‘I would hexane to take my sweet love with the. Didst think, Margaret,” he cried, with and- den passion, “that I would leave thee, my tender flower, raised under the rays of the warm sun or France, to wither away and perish on this bleak mountain? Nay, lovertoo close I hold thee in my heart!” The wind rose and blew colder through the trees. Drawing her cloak closer about her. Margaret clung to her lover’s arm. “Speak of naught that can part as sweet Margaret!” he cried. with eager haste. "Let us talk only of bright hopes, long life, happiness. joy and love!” “Happiness. joy and love!" peated softly. “Margaret, tell me truly. had the conditions been happier, had thy stay here been more pleasant, could than have let me ride down the mountain without thee?" “Ah, Godfrey,” she replied, with a little fluttering sigh, “I am such a weak woman and so overtond of thee that hadst thou wrung a consent from me to let thee go I wot when I saw thy back turned toward me I would rain forget mygromiee and in my loneliness and despair run after thee, throw myself in the roadway at thy horse’s heels and cry to thee {0 take me with thee to sunny France, to Paris, the city I love.” Suddenly on their ears fell the sound of the steady tramplng or many feet. Both drew apart and llstened atten- tively. An oficer’s voice giving a sharp command was brought to them through the dense stillness of the nlght by the light wlnd, and soon they could see across the fields. the full moon ll- lumlnstlng the steel helmets that they 'tvl‘or thy cousin onn hnvo naught that doth belong to the.” ho nnnoune‘ ed. wtth docinton. Their anal unnpuontz hoing undo. their convomtton drifted to other mutton. “Row truly doth tho Scripture upon. door Godtroy." Mnmrot «id flatly. “when it saith that ‘ono day toiioth not what nnothor dny hrinxeth torth.‘ When thou didst come i did not think to to back with thee. Methought thou would come again for me.” taking care of the house and Gassm doing the work among the animals, there was no chance of their intended departure being known. It was La Fahienne's idea to rise before the sun and, with Blsheth and Margaret. ride down the mountain. leaving the estate in charge of trusty Gaston. By fast riding they could reach London be- fore the dawn of another day and would go at once to the house or La Fablenne’s sister. the Lady Grenville. where they would he married and then proceed to Paris. Margaretgsayiu.’wlth a little shiver. that ‘she would never care to visit Craxenstone again. Sir Godfrey said that they would ofler her estate. in- cluding house sad animals. to a land dealer he knew in Lead» at such a low Inn-e that he would not refuse to buy it. there was no need of hiding the deep feeling that stirred him by forcing a calm exterior, paused, thinking deeply. great anxiety showing itself on his countenance. " ’Tis well, good landlord, that thou didst give me the proper‘ man. who happen bath a taste for home brew that taken in quantities enough may loosen his tongue,” he said under his breath. ”If my suspicions are correct. that these men have been sent here to get evi- dence against Margaret upon Josiah Taunston’s representations and then to take her into custody. by my faith. to- morrow at sunrise is not one hour too early for us to ride away. Fool, tool that I have been to treat the deep laid schemes of that viiiian with such con- tempt! Diable! Almostâ€"almost, I say, the net he threw did catch us in its A few steps brought him to his room. and. throwing open the door. he saw by the flickering light of the candle a man of about twenty-live years of age, a dandliled looking fellow. with weak blue eyes and light hair. strutting proudly up and down the room in the riding suit that Sir Godfrey had thrown off before his visit to Margaret. The omcer. being a man of lower stat- ure than La Fablenne. the long leather boots reached fairly to his hips. and his sword. that he had Just adjusted. clank- ed against them as he walked. At the sudden appearance of their owner he fell back against the wall. with pale face. hanging jaw and a look of great abashment on his countenance. hastily. “Say no more, good host. The man may lie in the corner for aught I care. and the worst I wish him is that he may rest easy on his palle_t," he con- eluded lndlflerently as he walked away. “When thou canst get thy breath, send me a tankard of ale. 1 will drink in my room tonight.” The landlord. whose 'rnlnd was great- ly relieved. after profuse bows wlth~ drew hastily, and Sir Godfrey, alone on the dark, crooked stairway, where hath consented to lie in the stable for the night." The excited man rubbed his hands together propithtingly. “Thou’rt ever generous, my lord, 1nd readiet with thy gold than most. CHAPTER XXX. '1‘ the Sign at the Red Heart La Fahlenne found a scene of un- usual excitement and commo- motlonâ€"soldiers Just vulva! and moving about jestlng among them- selves or calling roughly for bed and supper; the busy landlord cursing and giving angry. excited orders to a limpering housemaid. and horse boys. agape with admiration of the scarlet coats, glittering cuirassiers and hel- mets or the newcomersâ€"tor soidiery was an unusual sight in Cragenstoneâ€" were hurriedly piling hay in the corners of the large, low roofed kitchen for the men to sleep upon. Catching a glimpse of Sir Godfrey making his way through the throng to the foot of the narrow staircase, his host ran after him and, touching him on the shoulder. whispered anxiously, “My lord." La Fabienne paused. “I have been forced to put the young oflicer in charge of these men into thy room for the night." the innkeeper said. “He will not annoy thee. sir. We ha’ spread a rough pallet in the farthest corner. an’ thy man Gaston no I would not attend thee, although there are some is lay thy presence in my house doth bode me evil,” he ven- tured to add. Suppressing the inclination toward anger that he felt, Ln Fabienne said La Fabienne entered with easy famil- iarity, giving the discomflted captain. who at once began to tug at his boots in a desperate endeavor to get them on, a word of friendly greeting. “Pardon, my lord. I long have want- ed such a suit." the fellow explained in great contusion. “an’ I but took the opportunity, without meaning ofl'enee, of seeing how the fashion would be- come me." La Fabienne regarded him with an appearance of the utmost satisfaction and good humor. “And so well it suits thee. xood fel- low. and becomes thy dashing style,” he aid, “that methinka ’twere a pity todepflvetheeofit. Thonmay keep It and welcome.” threwopenthelattice. ' “Bytbomu, unne- warm June! Snchholeoutheyhancutouttolet thedrinonecznhfllyxethhm “Aye. I been! thee. and at sunrise dreeeed for the Journey thou wilt and me et the door. God he with thee. Godfrey.” “in n few ehort henre we will ride eweyflhe enid, with eluted surety. ‘h‘nrewell again. nnd once min rare- well.” embracing her tenderiy. "And new. no much 1 here to do. perforce i Inuet he gene.” Putting her ineide the door end cloth in it. he weihed quiehiy down the nth toward the toreet. end when he reached it he hnd to crepe hie way to keep tron etunhiinn. tor the moon went under n cloud. and n dork shed“ ow tell ethwert the mountain. As her had still drooped on hls shoulder and she did not reply. he re- pelted: “Dldst thou ”their me. Margaret?” She ruined her need. 1nd. although there was an expression of strength Ind resolution l: her «eyes. her lip! trembled. mm mean it. sweet?” “Godfrey. I trust thee.” “These are dark times. W darker mayhap than we know,” he said, “but whatever-Iconic“. it things go not our way. trust me. Know thet thou art in my heart before all else. And now faregveil again. I have husl~ ness in the village and must give my parting instructions to Gaston.” Margaret's eyes were filled with tears at her lover’s eatnestness, and as he attempted to leave her she clung to him, sobbing bitterly. “Godfrey, thy words are ominous,” she cried. “Thou knowest something of evil portent. A feeling of fear hath fallen on my heart.” ‘ , “Take courage. love. Parbleu. Mar. garet Mayland showing fear or these dull village wlghts! Didst not hear my promise, sweet, that on the marrow .4“--- h. astlr '2” before the village ;nd must keep his senses. as he am. his men were under orders to r: <0 :- daybreak. “Ud- daggers!" he continued u; 0: his breath, with a drunken J: -. - ~ the witch escapes any other may 1:;- up i’ the air astride a broomszit-k I 2,. the king's favor." “Beshew me. yes. Such «Ievii'.-. ~.-.~.r-2 and devil‘s luck as hath been minc this day doth keep me earning. '. .. long weeks we have been bur-IN! ir Sterndorf. 811' just us we were «A. pectin; instructions to g) {nu-k tr London we were ordered here to em; tore some old beldsm win hath imv doing serious pranks and stirring r; devils in the community." V‘Thy'buslness here (-ouvonu-i‘u witch?” his _companiou questtrmr carelessly. The captain was hit-cough“ :1; s. "-:'. ly, and he reeled and almoa {on :‘ be tagged at his boot. ““11; 61d woman!" La Fabiozmo ho' ed up eagerly. “Bast thou her mum pen and. drawing forth a sheet or puchment. spelled out wlth dim-nits the mmeâ€"“flamret Mnyln‘nd. accus- ed by Josiah Teunston and Adam Browdle." he read slowly. “And 00 than take“ the witch at 6ka?" LI Fuhlonne obierved lightly. “What reason for such haste. 360d 'renow 1" “1 know not the reason of such hate. mood sir. Diable! A soldier llkl not muons. but obeys orders." Ln i‘abtenne yawned. “Thy tale. fonooth. bath 8 touch of Interest In it. friend, with a promise max; :3; mfg}; rpm" " 3|; ot excitement for the marrow." he aid. “But not a mail“ document. captain? 0! what patent 1. that!” m other paper?” The man luv- “My business in the villnge.” he said. lowering his voice 1nd looking toward the door npprehenslvely, "hath : deal of secrecy about it, u my first and most important instructions were to hold converse with no one but the mem- bers of the council.” Sir Godfrey rose and, bringing the jug of wine, commenced to ply the man with liquor, laughing and jesting men-1U as he did so. At last the cepttln. who was very weary from his long day' a march and whose face was red from excess 0. drinking. cried thlt he had had choc: The captain finished his ale :3 dio rected, and the empty pewter unknrd came down on the bench with a ringing "1' faith. a stranger Just arrived, as i am. hath had little chance to hear of the happenings round about." La Fa- bienne observed carelessly. “But this sober peopled village looketh not like a warring center. Here. good fellow. finish thine ale," he cried as the of- ficer, opening his mouth to speak. was about torask him a question, “so that I can offer thee some red wine that l have in yonder nagon on the table. So thou‘rt not on thy way to join com- rades?" “ "rwaa well when '0 wear: that thou lound the Sign of the Red Heart to mt at ere thou pursued the rest of thy journey.” his companion observed quietly. The captain glanced up quickly. “Oh. we have reached our destina- tion." he said. “We have buslneu in this village on the marrow." “Fl-om Mormon.“ in “word. with anionic; two. “8an my mm In: mil com» in mm in‘ boon intend“! for wiid mm with claw: mum at human being- wiiii only had: mi ponimiu. Our order- camo to much I! once across mo (output: over the mountain. and such crawling. climbing. touring and. cutting out way non. will our know." "F. Ivvv-v V V m .0 ml. 8: Roommate.” 3' m echoed MI companion'a m huh“: with u unpar- h lb M 0' “Jenna“ u the mud. Inc. left the room. ‘ lune below land mien «Moon the only bell; the loud breath» I l who In: about on '3‘: the an Mt heavily and Mount u at m fatigued.” u hmmm «and «to: mull» comer-«t of a "3M “um mum. the mm “‘0 pet thouonmw. “Did“ mink far today ‘1“ O ~~ I _.l4|. I, ' Ion: 11h 52!: {:2 ”$.83.” "hymn-W vâ€" ._‘.- ____ It being his turn. be lifted the tank- nd and after taking ‘3 long dralt held it on high, exclalmlng with dra- matic emphnsis. “Whate'er of faults John 81ml! hath. a slow eye for a air has an ne'er be counted amongst 31-1-5 mtfie. nfiw amt-nick“ Fa- hienne. hint at tint moment. a house- ma‘id entering via: the lie. he turned about suddenb. drew himsd! up to his highest stature and attuned before he: conceitedly. Smiling at his urn. his companion took the tankard, bade the girl bring up another. and. inviting his new no- quaintance to drink vith him. they out down on the bench together. “Art fond of ladies. good air?” the «pain inquired. with a roguish shake of his blond head. “I warrant that wench was not iii looking. barring the wart on her chin.” iii upttln fumbled qmong his pa- Ha companion took the madam-d. ho waved hi: hand t0 bun with u gnceful um man; the at. above his “It ’tia u thou hath stated. that all the roads are stoutly defended but the footpath through the mountain tor- est”â€"La Fablenne eyed the man nar- rowlyâ€"“the witch's accomplice. hap- pen he got wind of his intended arrest, hath small hope of escape." The captain laughed a drunken laugh of enjoyment: then. raising up in bed on his u‘bow. he 6:92}: “My lord. ’tis truth thou speakos‘t. The man in fairly caught. But if the mtch had knowledge of the hard- ships my men and l have endured to- day he would prefer the hanging that the people have in store {or him to attemptlnx escape through the forest. By blood and nulls. it was an awful ordeal, an’ but for the fact that it was as dtflcult to retrace our steps as to proceed. my fellow: would have re- tnsed to advance. A cum on this scram mp notch of nowhere!" he cried. ‘Tomorrow, our work done. we much down you mountain road to London, or I'm but half a man and know not mine own will!" As his companion did not reply or seem inclined to hold further converse. the captain stretched himself out on the pellet at full length and. throwing an am up over his head. wu soon he had worn on his face. end In ex- pression healed and desperate took its place, while under his breeth he cursed hlmeeli' roundly for hie stupid lack of toredght end hie contempt for Joeieh Tenneton'e plotting. Sprinting to his feet. he peeed lightly up end down the room like one bereft. Once he paused at the aperture and looked long in the direction of the Mulend term. the tops of the tell tree- in the tore-t being ell that was visible. then strode fierce- ly across the room agaln as It unable to contsln hls emotlons. Unlocklng a chest that stood In the corner. he re- movedtromlttohlspersouabag of gold and a brace or platola, put on his hat and caps and holselessly buckled on hls sword. and as his bent head tell forward on his hands the «Indie near him splat- tered and went out a I! In very sum- pnthy for his somw 1nd despair. Ris- ins. he groped hls way to the door. down the stairway nnd out or the house no silently that no one. not even the lnnkeeper. Ileepln: In his chair by the chimney place, heard him or knew that he had gone. , “It I sllowed her to sttempt the for- est she would dle." he ssld under hls hresth. “and It I told her of my lnteu- tlon she would not let me go alone. Oh. God. 'tle herd!” He shook his hesd hopelessly. The candle. now burned down to the edge of the socket. threw weird, smoky rays on La Fahlenue's whlte face as he seated himself. in great perplexlty sud sore distress. upon the wooden bench. “fist-caret. oh. my love! God help me! There“ mother way.“ he sold utter s few moments’ eonsldersflon. He threw filmsclt down wear-Hy on the pallet of straw in age _corl_1_er. “Poor devil!" observed La l-‘abienne lightly. “But 'tis ever the way of those tint consort with evil. Marry! The wretch is nix-1y 'cnught in the trap these God fearing Pnritnns have set for him." His companion (mated a sleepy reâ€" “God‘a pltyl" oxelalmod La ll‘a- bloom under hla breath. Then he continued haatlly. min. the man had grown more communicatlve. “The wltch. methlnka myaelt. 'twere well to capture. but the Frenchman of whom thou apokeat. what want they of him '3" “It seemeth he hath great influence both at home and abroad." the captain whispered. looking turtlvely at the closed door. “If they can hold him safely ln prison until the woman is tried and executed they will let him go. or msyhap prefer charges against mm and bring him to trial also." dviirmlh‘l thumb“. but u a rule than can: count on his not interfering at I who! burnlu." ‘-v-\--‘-â€" â€"â€" 1 ”Nu!“ It. on"! cried hum}. 'M’RWMMHG! mung bother. not MI bond with such nmnll kind u dwell Whom. Why. m Idem“. u «m» n I woman. to. In m- on “do to m omn- an onon u «a. mud churn» Jun! now ho‘u , m M “I. mutt. II' It "mo In a am In I. nor. “mm than moth» ' It In mm“. UM blood: M m hm “all. n lander! the woman‘- mm» ”mm to Na. and "w ulna ”It word but an! thy «mud all but- not: cum up an the: no wluod | for and! he would tum-tow. and 'tde b. a load flddauuo whoa 'twa other replied «(clef-9|!- ”"5? 3153333 fin-'3 wm inmrm." u Fabien“ bud trembled u be unbuckled In. sword. u" use hath not much of hope In it." By the uncertnln light or the candle Le Feblenne'e race looked extremely white. Rising smelly. he untied the leee how at his throat. “Come, let's to bed. good captain. I must rise with thee It the dawn!" be mad maternally. “Methinks 'twere “a“ â€"â€" ._ ,' aw. . capethey wflldndtmtellthemde leading from the vllhze m guarded." “Ba! 11’: so?” Ln Fablenne‘l m betrayed Inch lll concealed utonlshllent 1nd agita- tion that bed NI compenlon'e sense: not been dulled the ma would not have escaped his notlce._ Inc ”Natl, "'5... ._-__ by his many 1nd trequegt pantie”. continued with an m of mysterious oe- m. "I’ truth. it they attempt to en- uni!“ or burning. .0 Ed odt‘fi? tuna and rd.‘ and he Int-«Ind not I!» “nuance ‘0 now than I did so with all my Mn.” ' numb “IN N “a window. look- ' In out “flout-l; tonM_t_ho mun _ n party of ooldlery surrounded by n throng of excited people do follow them. They ere turning in this gate- way. Margret!" the woman fairly ehdeked us she turned and threw her arms about her young mistress. “Hide. sweet; muyhnp 'tls thee they want. Bolt the doors nn' bar the windows! Refuse them admittance!" At these words Margaret raised her head haughuly and drgv puny; from "Elsheth. calm thyself. Cease thy maunderlngs." she answered sternl'y. “I hide! Margaret Mayhnd hide her face as though she had done wrong! Shame on thee, Elsbcth! Rather hid me throw open wide the door." “Margaret. sweet babe Margaret.” the old woman cried, almost beside herself with fear and apprehension, "then take on the cross thou weareat that doth anger them." the woman, but Ehheth clung to her wildly. . ; "Remember thnt I hue loved thee no that thou hut ne'er missed thy mother!” she cried. “Thou hast told me to. sweet. many times when 'm. thy mood to he tender. Magnet. tor the cure I hue given thee I demnnd n return. Take on the cross that doth Inger them!" 'lhe noise- ouuide cune nearer. growing louder. Mex-nut stooped and tuned the robbing women on the fore- “I see thy cousin Josiah. an' me- flunka ’us the old elder who is the judge or superior in the council on horseback aduncing toward this house." Elsbeth mnounced dully. “m' :ently from her. Heavy trunnlnc on the stem was heard. then a loud rennin! on the door. Hunters eyee xlenmed strangely. “Go. Ellheth. throw open wlde the door.” the uld. “Bld our vlslton en- himonmethresholdandguedathlm. then over his shoulder at the soldiers and throng of curious. excited people with quiet WU. “Who knocks I0 rudely at my door uddoth bidmeopen?” should. . The copul- of the gourd. who had hi- pepera in his head, looked about him “certainly; then u gleam ot lb dent adulation rune into his eyes. “Nay. my, Magnet. 1 cannot go!” III-hem crouched down in the corner on n mar. trembling u with n at or a ma'n'l'voice shouting. Then he knock- ed mun louder. this time with big the only morning sun tailing on her yellow hair 1nd showing the dazzling whiteness, of her skin. stood betono sword hilt. Sam had he ceaoed when the door was swung back on its handful than he bed ever wen before. with long skirts of red cloth trailing about her and the rose tinted rays 0! pnflpzhhhatogmtheground, with “Elsbethiuy that thou doth see my Godfrey riding this way unmolested!” Margaret cried muggy. _ ,. "Hist!" she whispered. “What strange sounds fall on mine ears! Dost not hear voices loud calling an’ the tramp of many feet?" Both hastened to an aperture in the hallway that commanded a better view of the road and gates. For a moment they looked on with heating hearts: then Margaret. uttering a groan, cow- ered against the wall, covering up her face with her hands. “Oh, God's pity! It Godfrey hath met my cousin Josiah and in his just anger hath killed him!" she moaned. The other stood looking out of the window hopelessly. The. women moved about. completing their arrangements with uervoun hute. from time to time penning in their in- borl to listen for sounds or approach- ing horseI’ feet. Suddenly Elebeth clutched her companion'e arm. "The hour or do“ 00 MI upon an." no mo eolemnly. “eu' neither an lov- er not No net-not to ammonia; flop- peo be moon! m mot-row. om?‘ Mal-core! trovood mum-mu. "Godfrey and um soon!" e! do:- bml. and be on: not new on: other time." I!” eold eroooly. “Hort no. o Lo Fabien» would ne‘er been No word to any one. much loo! to the wo- men he lone. lee. lama." she cried a moment later. "the em: to only jun above tho mounmn (ope. “m but now the brook or my! They'll come anon!” “non’rt overworked. Elobefln. and but (to necrlno u a consequence.” ohe cold. "Why talk of ten when we have e um protector no close at head? But (too yet (o learn. room-h old women. thlt Sir Godfrey In a mnn to put dependence on? boat nlght when he left he be new. "II-not me. Marn- aid. “Since we came here. sweet. 1 ha' been defiant. ever ooornfui o’ the ween of tho people and their sinister glances, but this morning I woke from my fitrul glowing with terror in my heart and a are“!!! to" that then villagers. led by 0!! cousin. would eeek to wreak their Mind and intolerant vengeance "V "r' v" that received tron the rising sun’s re- flection on the sky, Murat-ct Mayland, dressed in her riding habit of crimson doth. moved ebout the house. busily making her prepu‘ltlonl for departure. “ "n: “strum. Int-both." the ufid as Ibo fink-had man!“ I Inge. square 71-43. lode. “that W II not here. Hath thou the uwm lucked? Methinks bynowthchouudonld be fed and a. rename. lor our Journey.” Elsbeth drew her hmth sharply. “ Twill be I glad hour when thou an’ I an to: any tron this domain." she thret'l face was white and star- “And have I not loved thee. too. w “up!“ patted the older woman‘s In the klnz'u name!" It was asked as she pushed her woman, more mmmfi-WARDER. [ARCH 15th, .omln. Josiah Taunston. grim. exulmnt, Eolemn, nstride his high horse in the 'middle of the gathering. she was gaz- ing 3t him with an expression of re- proachtul sternum. A. , ‘_._ ,__:“ The soldiers, with swords clanking, cube up the steps. Margaret did not move. for. having caught sight of her ‘,_A M the captain apohe Margaret )1!- tened immovable. with pale lace and flashing eyea. and when he had numb- ed. an it ahe could no longer mtrlin her indignatlon at the out-amm- in- Juatlce. bladed him aalde with a aweeping gesture of her hand and. walking through the soldier. to the 10p of the atepa. mod looking defiantly at the concourae ot people before her. The sun. now higher and brighter in the heavena. fell upon her warmly. and me cold crew on her bosom gieamed Thus sternly admonished. the captain replaced his helmet and, motioning tc hu man to come closer, said: “Mam vet Mayhnd, in the king’- me I do arrest thee for the black crimes of witchcraft end connivuce with the devil. 1 en under orden to see thee safely in a cell In the town prbon. there to unit trlel for then chutes. and It In my duty to command thee to come with me new." {Ion mum “on cad mo mum. when rain. and Min had mm u. but murmurs o! mic-ml lawman an the “arm“ mm! of the cam“. mud “mun MI on mm aura. how a: [be at.» o! a» woman at uuymm tam m“ w “Noumea wumy, man. to m (“Mann and renal. badly: "'1‘!- ubo. the witch! '11.» dovu‘u We! Take her. good an from shock and; surprise. Themcollecun: herselfwitb a mighty econ, she woke again to the omcer: “What duty brings thee to my door, good «pal; 't" , L1- -L-..3.In.¢. VV-flâ€"â€"â€"'â€" â€" king, to take into custody the person" -â€"here he paused to look over the scroll of parchment he held in his handâ€""0t a woman, one Margaret Mayland, ac» cused of the crime of witchcraft" ' At that moment old Elsbeth appeared In the doorway behind Margaret. her betrllled cap awry and her eyes r with weeping. The captain, observing her. made another low bow to Marga- "With your permission I will enter and take her now," he said. “Men, for- man u m (“team and mum. badly: "'1‘:- nbo. the witch! um devil‘s We! Take her. good om- car. an' 1300'“ be (lotus God‘s Worn f" A: the av the menaciua acum- and heard hungry accusation of the crowd tho mm on Margaret‘s tum deepened. uni Ibo trembled slightly .vvâ€" vâ€"r vâ€"~_ . The captain, squaring his shoulders, omitted before her' conceitedly. um) said In plemnt tones, with an m- alnuating smile of“ admiration, “I am commanded. fair lady, by order of the told cross on her booom (learned brightly in m rays. “Ignorut chm-lo! Inmtes! rob troonl!” she cried, with chrnful anger. "Dost know 'tls Munro: Mayland flat ye do knock? Cowardn. to bring I bond 0! Ioldiery to take one weak woman «pan! But now now and thinkwellbemreyeactthatthe M» man whom yo do accuse is not (16 ten-ole“. but bath 3 strong protector clouathuadlnthepeuonot Sir God- frey Ln Fabiano!" Home to m mmupmd by much dens!" booth; and the loud shown! and humor 01' the crowd. Disrerdrd' in; the disturbance, she continued: “In: me Iron. man. and beware, not I m yo that c punishment W?” “I by ’pow'erHfi influence GM will be Cult out to 11103. '3 2"! LN!” me! Ignorant, de- , . ,, “Gracious mistress”â€"the captain laid his hand upon her armâ€""it will be necâ€" essary for me to take this woman. In: the king‘s name I ask thee to allow me to enter." . She drew any from his touch with I quick gesture of oflended dignity. “Why shouldst thou enter. man. when she whom thou but come to lake stands at thy side?" she said. “Thou. mistress!” The captnin fell back a step or two In his surprise. “ ’Tis n6 wonder that thou doth smre It me incredulous. with open mouth " she said bitterly. “Yea. I am Margaret Mayland. and a woman most unjusfiy accused." “Prithee. captain." cried Elder Wil- liams. the chief councilor. who had been whispering aside with Taunston. "do thy duty with more speed. Harmon thou stay longer thou'lt {all under the spell of the woman. and. instead of per" formingihe king's work, thou'lt be do in: pranks on the green: More haste omcer.” 5ft. A. mama. mm. 70mm. W an. m an! “f‘.” 9'!" Mn 50c. Per Bottle Thiumm lad oneahis wife had the (".ht-n Psycbine not only cured both but it mm than up so that their bodies 1m.- .sm-ng enough to resist disease. All sec-cs of comaumpfion are killed by There you have (be whole matter in a nutshell. Ln Grippe and colds are among the fmmnncrs of consumptign.‘ “ My wife took La Grippe when she was h0tuwa,"says R. N. Dabe ofNorthf-u..d Farm, Que.. in an interview. “ She gm a bottle of P. chine and after using it for a few days she wu‘qcite well. I look a ( ad and am using it and am getting all right. 1 think Psychine is one of the bes: {once on the mrkd today." i QuebeclhntenshowtthreatCan- CUR-ED fllS WIFE of LA GRIPPE PSYCHINE (Continued on page use) ‘Pmnoumd Shin-u) hum 1906 (91 (01 ] 9â€" 20â€" (9 '1 A rt 16 We ha; -â€"Ever: Com All, 19 forcnoon the Coun by-law 61 following parts thq deem add say : Th1 way in t1 the Omen the high‘ twat-n thl ccssious Ups andi lino hm “1 ('Ol] (‘05 Ups am 24 â€"Pri: 11.’ - \1e 13w“ 1-; Me 1"â€"-â€".\1c H In 131‘ p {01‘ t\‘ is hex-ob Corporal intends Council Walter of the s of Music the Tow A H it"? 1 â€"â€"\\' l‘ A [‘1 it'k iâ€"hlc MON DI The for Gov Dis‘ 1 Pa} Solo The 18' 18' “h 10: Cult \V ‘ \V I \\' 1 cw IO