The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-09-06
JANET LEE
In the Shadow of the
GaXOwS.
BY DAVID LOWRY.
CHAPTER XIV.
REAPING THE WHIRLwIND.

r 4 1Eth
IEJ SHp|re reason for pursuing this
7fI6Wsy course, as will be seen later
SlsSA Furthermore, he had trav-
eJAeied many miles in quest of
(oD9lafrIen!s VI on whom he could
we rely in his extremity. He
fkoA called upon in flu en- al
ISS1e friends III Boston. who wrote
g = oto the judges: the foremost
[, people IN the colony inter-
este themselves in behalf of Janet Lee
and her mother. Discreet messengers,
who were abundantly able to meet all
questions, were dispatched to people
whom John zee coaid not reach 10y let
ter. He had by his ernest solicitations
prevailed upon one of the judges to visit
Ipswich i ii and satisfy himself con Germ
ing the conduct al d appearance of the
prisoners.
Mo 8 than this He now recalled many
things which warranted the opinion that
his wife and daughters Were victims OF a
consfirace. There was something III
Giles Ellis manner that excited John
Lees suspicious. q les was by turns
patronizing and Sympathetic. In public
he WAS lofty in his professions of piety,
severe III his denunciation of wItchcraft.
John ees mind was in constant turmoil.
but as he listened to Giles Ellis his soul
revolted He could not respect the re-
lIgion that caused a man to turn against
his own flesh and blood, as often hap
Tened.
When he left his wife and daughter in
Ipswich Jail, It was for the purpo e of
meeting frlenl-a man whose influence
was acknosled ed even by the judges,
upon when lie relied TO bring the mater
to a speedy and safe conclusion.
Meanwhile the iaiier yielded to the
l,..
nany mil to view the witches in Ipswich
JAM The people whose curiosity was
aus gratisied gazed upon the prise ners,
and commented freely upon their appear
ahce.
Shortly after noro,hea Lee regained
consciousness, the jaIler ope ned the door
nj almtteI Ezra Easty and Ann Bigger,
followed by Grizzle Meade.
How now?' demanded Janet, fercely.
BY whose suthority do you enter here?
lis enough YOU are permitted to look in
on Us. Heaven preserve us from such
base liars"
is this the spirit | find you in?" Griz-
lie Meade answered, as Ezra recoilel in
fear. Know You not the gallows is
nigh
1T were better you were attending your
customers, Grilzle Meade. The iailer
shall answer for admitting you here un-
biaien.
And they will not lold their heads so
high 10 morrow" said Ann Bigger
There Nil lie two wit hes less in the
Norli then. Grzlle added.
IheE Doro.hea Lee suddenly fac
them With tlashing eyes
Mark my words, Grizzle Meade. lis
lie evil III thy heart hast Brought thee
here to gloat upon us. Dost find in my
ewes, or IN Ianet's, signs Of fear"
Here Eorothea advanced with uplifte
hand suddenly. The apprentice and Ann
fell back hastily, but Grizzle Meade made
an effort, as if she would hold her ground;
but even she reaolled presently, IS Doro-
thea voice was raised:
The hour, be sure, will comet may
be 50 n-wh-G YOU Will rue the speech
you have made to me. Judge not. lest ye
be judged"
As these words fell upon Grizzle
Meale's ears she tremhled and grew
deadly pale She turned about and walked
to the door. Ezra Easily. like one in
mortal fear WAS at her heels. while Ann
Zig er as named of his cowardice, caught
him roughly, reminding him of his i'll
manners. Instead Of walking forth they
group entered Then the door was closed
quickly again ana Dorothea and Janet
Lee stoo facing two of the Judges. One
of these the prisoners had often seen. 1t
was Thomas Danforth, Deputy Governor
Beside him stood his associate. Near
hm stood Arthur Proctor and the sailor,
while Abner Balm looked over Proctor
sho iler.
The lu iges spoke apart and aS they
spoke the door opened aga and GILES
Ellis. accompan ell by Daniel Meade,
la.l formed four groups First. the
mother and daughter. who sat on ruie
bench; EcNt, the Judges; then Proctor,
his uncle and he sailor. the landlord of
Globe Inn. his wife. and J ohm Lees ser
wants were huddled together around g lies
Ellis
"'rhiuk you we will wait on John Lee"
said one OF the judges. Sir Thomas Dan
forth surveyed those near calmly; Giles
Ellis advanced 10 him, whispered in his
en-, then returned TO the corner. The
Deputy raised his eyebrows as he glanced
at his kinsman, and a strange smile fit
tel over his face.
John Lee should be here. But time
is prerious." Thomas nanforth replied
Thy name?" demanded the Deputy of
the sailor.
Thomas JONES' the sailor answered
promptly.
Art friend of Martin Lee3"
/ was-I am"
pidst see the body some said was
Martin Lee's?'
Il make bold 10 say It's no more Martin
Lee than It's me-
What brought thee here2'
To serve my old mate. Martin Lee
He thinks my blood is on his head
twas nothing. but ! was most at fault
as hall score will tell you who
STAY. | have heard the story from
Proctor said Thomas Danforth, waving
his hand. Then the Deputy turned K
Ahner Balm. ~Dost know this ssilor?"
Truly and we'll ten years ago-befor'
lie went to sea to foreign parts.
Can Won youch for hlm?'
-Cheerfully." Abner replied. promptly
The deputy turned to Giles Ellis.
lis also your opinion the body Is no
that Of Martin Lee. Said he not SO K
Soas'
The deputy looked at his associate
who boaed The deputy now looked d.
rsctlv az The prisoners. Janet Lees eye.
met his feaslessly-
is 1t true what my kinsman tells me
Have no fear.
AL fear has left me; could not liv,
otherwise. If Giles Ellis has said
promised to be his wife-and that b
what on mean, It's true.
Upon hearing this all turned to Ellis
then every eye was fixed upon Arthu
Proctor, who advanced quickly to Janet
SIDE saving:
What do hear, Marry Giles Els.
He looked at her mother IN alright
.Dorothea Lee. is 1t thy wish
IT'S as strange to me as 1t Is to thee