Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1855-06-23


his knowledge of the future to avert it. And
thus when, at the beginning of Lent, news ar
rived of the landing of Edward in Yorkshire,
he almost welcomed the intelligence, for it
seemed to show that the crisis foretod by the
stars was at hand, which should link the fates
of Warwick and his grandson inseparably to-
gether.
And, earnestly poring over the horoscope of
Edward, DR.. Bourchier sat in his study, on the
evening that brought the news of his rapid ad-
vance toward Coventry, when Warwick, pale
and agitated, stood before him.
My long tried adviser" said he, al am
i'll at ease, sick in body, but more sick at
heart and worn and wearied with doubts of
success and fears of treachery, ] turn from the
counsel of men to ask counSelof the changeless
stars"
" Ye do we'll, Lord Warwick but wherefore
this anxiety ?'
g Is there not cause Edward at the head
of twenty thousand men; Clarence, my per
jured SOn-ln-aw, casting off the Red Rose and
joining him and others, holy saints, of my
own blood, who, for what | know, may be in
league with mine enemies while, to arouse nv
worst fears, look at this" He carefully took
from his purse the sealring, and laid it before
the astrolOger
. The agate is loose, and hath been bro
ken right across" said DR. Bourcher, care
fully examining it. St Mary how came
it %
Heaven only knows-but, surely from thence
came this omen"
" Not so-this agate hath doubtless been
broken by design some one, an enemy in
your own household, in league with York
hath sought to remove the stone and broken
it."
est Mary it could have been none but he, :"
gasped Warwick
Now, be not cast down, Lord Warwick" )"
continued the astrologer. Philip Malpas
will repair this ring, ere We can say three Pa
ternosters, and ere mathis tomorrow will |
bring it."
Il must away tonight Oxford hath gone
forward and | follow"
Then / will send it after We right swift
IT,"
"Ay, but take heed that it be by trusty
meSSenger-above all, beware lest it fall into
my brother George Nevilles hands"
Dr. BOurchier looked up with amazement-
{" have reasons for my warning, ask me not
for thcm," continued Warwick hastily. 81
will send Amias himself for the ring, and
take heed that yc give it to no other But,
now, what shall be done? When shall | give
battle ~
Edwards star is again in the ascendant ::
give not battle yet"
Saints and he is approaching London.
and therefore hath Lord Oxford set forth >
Heed it not the bear must not arouse him
self until after this conjunction Of the planets
be past"
"When will that be ?"
After the l4th of April, that very day sew
en- years, when Edward in this room took up
your pledge"
q mind it well St. Mary would that
that day were past for | have sad forebod
ings "
Chase them away, for on that day shall
it be seen whether the white bear will not
for aye strike down the white falcon of
York"
Or, be stricken down himselfm
Nay, Lord Warwick, give not way to such
thoughts all viii be well, and with that ring
again on your finger, and tried swords and
firm hearts around you, ye shall strike down
the pride and the power of York for aye What
bearing hath Lord Oxford? is it not star
with rays"
1t is"
Then do battle under lis cogni5ance, and
the sun Of Edward shall set before the star OF
thine ascendant" -
Il will will, for | dreamt even thrice, that
in battle the bear was stricken down farewell,
good friend" Warwick warmly wrung the
hand of the canon of st. Martins, and cast an
eager glance upon the ring. 8 " ould That it
were once again Oh my finger"
1t will be, and to none but Amas will |
give it 4: farewell brave earl" With feeling
he could not account for, DR.. Bourchicr watch
Cd the rctreatlng footsteps OF the gallant noble,
as slowly he crossed the inner court OF st. Mar
tins, even until he disappeared beneath the
lofty gateway. Heaven speed thee, and thy
cause :" At that moment loud and clear the
dcath-bclI toIlcd out. Blessed saints ! blessed
saints !" said he, have l looked my last upon
Warwick p
/ That night the gallant Warwick and his fol-
/ lowers quilted London for ever and Edward,
unoppo>cd, advanced southwark. Still the Red
| Rose held her station, and George Neville to
whose custody the feeble king and the impreg
nabe Tower had been alike committed, appa-
rently alarmed at the near approach Of Ed
ward, paradcd Henry through Yves Stcheap, bid
| ding all good citizens to stand firm in their al
legance to the house of Lancaster. Such was
the work on the morning of Maundy Thursday;
the afternoon saw Edward and chosen com
pany enter through the postern gate beside
Moorfelds, and George Neville, leading for
ward the feeble king, place him and the keys
of the Tower in the hands of his brothers
sworn enemy. awe thank you my lord of
York" said Edward, with significant smile,
/" and be well assured that, when our victory is
complete, George Neville shall obtain his guer-
DON"
Astounded and almost heart-broken at this
unlooked-for treachery, the canon of st. Mar
tins turned over the leaves of his cherished
volume, and looked up to the bright and beau
t;f,l nrh, hot cnnrklnd ca Snrnnnlu ON tho rnS