The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-04-13
CHAPTER XVIII.

Klkhampton; that tonight was brightly lit
and full OF captains and troopers feasting, SIS
well they needed to, after the great victory.
And here, though loath 70 do so, left Della
to the care of Lady Grace Granville, Sir
Bevill's fond, beautiful wife, and of all gem
tlewomen l have ever seen the pink and
paragon, as well for her loyal heart as the
graces Of her mind; who, before the half of
our tale was out, kissed Della on both cheeks
and led her away. ITO you, too, sir, would
counsel bed, said she, latter you have eaten
and drunk, and especially given God thanks
for this days work"
Sir Bevill did not see, but striding down
into the hall, picked my way among the
drinking and drunken; the servants hurry
ing with dishes of roast and baked and great
tankards Of beer; the swords and pixies flung
down under the forms and settles, and stick
ing out TO trip man up; and at length found
groom who led me 10 a loft over one of the
barns; and here, above a mattress of hay, l
slept the first time for many months between
fresh linen that smelt of lavender, and, in
thinking how pleasant twas, dropped sound
asleep
Sure there is no better, sweeter couch than
this of linen spread over hay. Early in the
morning | woke with wits clear as water,
and not an ache or ounce of WEAKNESS in my
bones; and, after washing at the pump be-
low, went in search of breakfast and Sir
Bevill. The one found, ready laid, in the
hall; the other seated in his writing room,
studying in map; and with apology Tor my
haste, handed him Master Tingcombs con-
fession and told my story.
When twas over, Sir Bevill sat bordering,
and after while said, very frankly:
'As a magistrate I can give this warrant;
and 'twould be pleasure, for well, as boy,
do I remember Deakin Kiiligrew. Young
sir"-he rose up, and, taking a turn across
the room, came and laid a hand on my shout
der-'I have seen his daughter. Is it too
late to warn you against loving here"
"Why, yes, answered, blushing; II think
it is"
''She seems both sweet and quaint. God
forbid | should say a word against one that
has so taken me! But in these times man
should stand alone; to make a friend is to run
a chance of a soft heart; to marry wife
makes the chance suren-
He broke off, and went on again with a
change Of tone:
For many reasons I would blithely issue
this warrant. But how am l to spare men to
carry it out! At any moment we may be as
sailed"
eff that be your concern, SIR answered l,
"give me the warrant. | have 4 good friend
here a seafaring man, whose vessel lies at
this moment in Looe Haven, with a crew on
board, that will lay Master Tingcomb by the
heels in trice. Within three days wen
have him clapped in Launceston jail, and
there at the next assize you shall sit on the
grand jury and hear his case, by which time,
l hope, the kings law shall run on easier
wheels in Cornwall. The prisoners we have
already l leave you to deal withal; only,
against my will, must claim some mercy
for that rogue Settle"
To this Sir BevilI consented; and, to be
short, the three knaveS were next morning
packed off to Launceston; but in time, no
evidence being brought against them, re-
gained their freedom, which they used TO
come to the gallows, each in his own way
Their doings no longer concern this history,
and SO gladly leave them.
To return. then, to my proper tale, twas
not ten minutes before I had the warrant in
my pocket And by II o'clock sword having
been carried to Della, and our plans laid be-
fore Billy Pottery, who on the spot engaged
himself to help U.s. our horses were brought
round to the gate and my mistress appeared
ell ready for the journey. For though as
sured that the work needed not her presence,
and that she had best wait at Stow till Master
Tingcomb was smoked out of his nest, she
would have none of it, but was set on riding
with me to see justice done on this fellow, OF
whose vilainy | had told her much the night
before. And glad | was Of her choice, rs !
saw her standing on the entrance steps, fresh
as rose, and in a fl habit once more; toi
Lady Grace had lent not only her own bay
horse, but also a riding dress and hat Of gray
velvet to equip her, and stood in the porch TO
wish US god-speeG, while Sir Bevill helped
Della TO the saddle.
So, with Billy tramping behind us away
we rode up the combe, where kukhamptOn
tower stood against the sky; and, turning &c
wave hands at the top, found our host anc
hostess still by the gate, watching US, with
hands raised to shield their eyes from the
sun.
At Launceston, Billy Pottery took leave
of US; and now went due SOUTH towards
Looe, with a light purse and lighter heart,
undertaking that his ship should lie off Gleys,
with her crew ready for action, within eight
and-forty hours. Della and | rode faster
towards the southwest; and having by this
time recovered my temper, l was recOunting
my flight along this very road, when l heard
a sound that brought my heart into my
mouth.
Twas the blast of bugle, and came from
behind the hill in front Of Us. And at the
same moment understood 1t must be Sir
George ChudieiEh's cavalry returning. on
news Of their comrades defeat, and We were
riding straight towards them as into a trap.
Now what could have made me forgetful
Of this danger | cannot explain. unless it be
that our thorough victory over the rebels had
given me the notion that the country behind
Us was clear Of foes. And Sir Beviu must
have had notion we were going straight TO
Looe with Billy At any rate there was no
time TO be lost. for my presence was danger
to Della as well. | cast a glance about me
There was no place TO hide.
Quick I cried; follow me and ride for
dear life"
And, striking spur into Molly, l turned
sharp Of the road and galoped across tne
moor 70 tie left. with Della close after NE.
Down the hollow We raced with three dra-
goous at our heels, the rest going round the
hill But they did little good by 50 doing,
Tor after the hollow came a broad, dismal
sheet Of water Coy name Dozuare pool, I
have since heard, about a mile round and
banked with black peat. Galoping along
the left shore Of this, We cut them of by
near half 3 mile. But the three behind fol
lowed dogEedly. though dropping back With
every stride.
Beyond JEs pool came green valley, and
q stream flowing down Il, whoa We jumped
easily. Giancing al Deiia As SIZE landed on
ths farther SIDE noted tnat ner cnesks we're
glowing and Ter eyes b-inful Of rniTth-
Say, JACK, S1s cried, Is not tbs better
than lore Of weraenF
4In heavens name / called out, take
care