The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-09-16
NUMBER 80.
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An Episode of the fifth Century.
THEODORE HOWARD GALLON


SseheVeriil lost no time in returning to the
nall, which he reached in time to encounter the
TWO cavaliers, who had already obtained en-
trance into the mansion. Mr. Thomas Berka-
ley OF Ravenshill was a fair type Of the cava-
| ners OF The preceding age, and remark able for
bis handsome features and diRnified bearip0 o.
The scion of the Worcestershire branch Of that
ancient family, and the son Of jadge who bad
forfeited bis high position through his stauueh
adherence to the royal cause, and had suffered
great peouniary losses in the Kings behalf,
this Thomas Berkeley had in early life been
his ancestors had fallen.
gentleman. -'
"She will perchanoe be here anon.D return
ed Gervase, ito express her grief for your de-
| tention outside, but doubtless her servants
had retired, owing to the lateness of the hour.
,.. 1t wero rather my place" said the stranger.
ito offer my apologies to her for any intrusion
at snch an unsessona able time, bat / was una
voidaby detained, or should have come in
for supper; ard have brought scquan-
tsnce with me, who dropped in entally as
vas preparing to cult my roof, and who
asks NO better than to profit by the same good
chancsN which hath tempted me npon this
errand.g
"Ha" said Rogers, stepping forward; "I
little thought to have met you here, Master
Sacheverili; 1 thought you had gone OF TO
pists. begin to think you are in earnest in
the matter, and are either q convert to our
Church, or else very clever dissimulator on
behalf of your good uncle and his allies"
81 do not understAnd your taunts, Mr.. Ro-
gers" said Geryase, "but can tell you thatI
i, nave not forgotten that have score to set
"HPlloa, young master, methinks the score
were FATHER on the other sidew returned the
ether. in q hppant tone.
Between your brother and yourself you
made me q party to transaction Of 90 base n
nature, that wonder you dare to show your
face" retorted Sscheverill, losing his temper,
had made.
al know nought of my brother, who, alasI
hath long gone over to your side. Bot even
he were doubtless ashamed of playIpp the
and feigcipg himself q Catholic
for the sole purpose Of denOunoipg and traduc-
ing his former friends to Master Townshend
aud his fellow justices, which is what you, sir,
are accused of doing, and are here, perchance,
20 do again." rejoined Rogers.
Come, gantienen, it Ill beseemeth you to
fall out thus in this good lsdy's Douse,' ex-
lrs companIon's shoulder. 1t were better to
defer your private qusrrels to some future op-
This solemn occasion were, for
'ooth, no fitting moment for a braIl. be-
'eech you both TO desst for the nouce."
This quarrel was not of my making" re-
'lied Rogers; "but protest against the
Iouse at such q seSson."
" Mr.. sacheverill is here az my guest" said
Dame Wyntour, whose entrance into the hall
ad been unnoticed by the trio.
"And will stand voucher for his loyalty"
dded Mr. Finch, who had followed her into
be apartment.
topping for Yard with extended hand to greet
i'm.
"Yes, am here, Mr.. Rogers" replied the
quire of Rushock, drawing back, "And al
lost wonder you dare show yourself ct such
lace and time after the part you played At
.aFvington, and your conduct toward my
lild."
"Is that your gratitude, squire, to one to
hom yon owe your liberty &C this momentf
it we're not that am bonDd by sscred ties
honor you as the father of one whom love
,arsr than my life"
" Profane not my dnuRhters name by utter
z IT,. There can be no ties between us, Mr..
ogers save those of debtor and creditor"
'' Nor even those, if my estate &c 6ise TO dis
iarRe your Obligations" said GeTvsse.
WHAT is your claim upon Mr.. Finch Tell
e the amonnt, that may give you my bond
far as it will serve to liqudSte his debt"
" Ha hs, your bond, forsooth. Why my
Iy claim is for Mrs Finchs hand THIS
liant seeTs to think he canpurchase me off,
shall be for the lady 20 decide between Us,
sster Sacheverill-betw weeu young Pro-
slant stripping and Catholic of old stand
2, who is ready to forego oil his claims on
h alf Of a gallant old family Of EiBoWn OFee'd.
defy you to carry Out your scheme OF
ighJ-eirantry. Why, II you have tarued
pist, as belize you have, your estates are
eady forfeited to the crown, or to yoBF Pro
tan { kiusfolk."
5ervase WINGED under his tauut, and bit his
There is no fear OF my accepting Of Mr..
cheverils noble Renerosity," quoth Squire
lch, deeply grateful as feel 70 him for his
Id offer, nor are bis estates forfeited for recu-
nv ,iuoa Le "a Htiu protestant. alone an