The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-06-19
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then so better. We have power at hand to
face Sir Daniel"
But if Lord Foxham's men still lay en-
camped in the long holm at Hollywood it was
from ulnerent reason from the one supposed
by Dick. They had marched, inderd for Shore
by; but ere they were half way thither, a seq
ond messenger met them, and babe them res
turn to their mornings camp, to bar the road
against Lancastrian fugitives, and TO he SO
much nearer the main army of York. For
Richard OF Gloucester, having finished the
attic and stamped out his foes IN that district,
was already on the march to reloin his brother:
and not long after the return OF my Lord Fox
hams retainers; Crookback himself drew rein
before the abbey door. II was in honor of this
august visitor that the windows shone with
lights; and at the hour of Dicks arrival with
his sweetheart and her friend, the whole ducaI
party was being entertained III the refectory
with the splendor Of that powerful and luxu-
rious monastery.
Dick, not quite with his good will, was
brought before them. Gloucester, sick with
fatigue, sat leaning upon one hand his white
and terrifying countonance; Lord Foxham,
half recovered from his wound, was in placd
of honor on his left.
How, sir?" asked Richard. "Eave 70
brought me Sir Daniels head ?"
"My lord duke" replied Dick, stoutly
enough, but with qualm at heart, al have
not even the good fortune to return with my
command. Ihave been, so please your grace.
well beaten"
Gloucester looked upon him with a formid-
able frown.
81 gave you fifty lances,~ sir" he said
"My lord duke, had but fifty men-at-arms,"
replied the young knight.
"How Is this?" said Gloucester "He did
ask me fifty lances"
MAY it please yonr grace" replied Cateshy,
smoothly, .for pursuit we gave him but the
horsemen."
ut is we'll" replied Richard, adding, "shel-
"Stayl" said Lord Foxham. "This
young man likewise had charge from me.
1t may DO he hath better sped. Say, Master
Shelton, have 20 found the maid?"
~ praise the saints, my lord" said Dick.
'she is in this house"
SIS it even so? Well, then, my lord the
duke" resumed Lord Foxham, with your
good will, tomorrow, before the army march, I
do propose marriage. This young squire"
"Young knight" interrupted Catcsby.
"Say ye so, Sir Wiliam?" cried Lord Fox
ham.
81 did myself, and for good service, dub him
knight" said Gloucester. "He hath twice
manfully served me. 1t is not valour of hands,
ii is mans mind of iron. that he lacks. He
will not rise, Lord Foxham, 'fis a fellow
that will fight indeed brayey in mellay, but
hath capons heart. Howbet, IL he is to
marry, marry him i'll tho name of Mary, and
be done"
"Nay. he is a brave lad-I know il, !" said
Lord Foxham. "Content ye, then, Sir Rich-
ard. l have compounded this affair with
Man.Vi AAaiiioy, anu toihoIioW w snail Weu:
Whereupon Dick judged il prudent to withs
draw but he was not yet clear of the refec.
tory, when man, newly alighted at the gate,
| came running four steps at bound, and,
| brushing through the abbey servants, threw
| himself on one knee before the duke.
"Victory, my lord" he cried.
| And before Dick had got to the chamber set
] apart for him as Lord Foxham's guest, the
troops in the holm were cheering around theix
| fires; for upon that same day, not twenty miles
away, q second crushing blow had been dealt
to the power of Lancaster.