The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1892-11-22
THE GAY GORDON" !"


Aberdeen had fallen, and the brave
cavaliers of Montrose rode trium-
phantly into the ancient city. The
maidens of Aberdeen fiocked to their
high easements to gaze upon the
cavalcade of handsome riders, for
though the men of Aberdeen had
often wavered between the king and
covenant, the women were loyal,
and dearly loved the bold cavaliers.
The leader of this little troop was
an especial favorite among the fair
DANES, and indeed he was a goodly
sight to look upon, bestriding a snow
white charger, and clad in the
snowy. not to say gaudy, habili-
ments of cavalier of that period.
His doublet and trunks were of GRIM
SON velvet, puffed and slashed with
white satin. heavily embroidered
with gold and covered with innu-
merable bows and streamers of white
satin ribbon. His features were reg
ular and wore an expression of
geniality, though the well cut lip.
shaded by light mustache, and
sharply defined chin, with its Van
dyke beard, gave evidence of energy
and decision. His long light hair
fell in "love locks" upon his shout
ders, and mingled with the white,
dropping plumes of his broad leafed
hat. A cuirass of polished steel COW
cred his breast, and a richly en-
broidered baldric supported long,
flexible rapier by his side. Such was
Lord George Gordon, Montrose's gen
eral of cavalry, as he rode into Aber-
deem that day at the head of his
troop, to take possession in the
kings name.
No wonder the maidens of Aber-
deem iocked to their easements to
gaze upon him, for he was known far
and near throughout the land. The
English called him thesecond cavalier
IN Scotland, placing the Marquis of
Montrose only before him. In the
lowlands he was called the Gay
Gordon OF the Garioch- Among his
native hills. where his father, the
Marquis OF Huntly, reigned like a
petty KING amid his clan, he was
known as the Hope of Huntly."
Inere was one maiden IN Aberdeen,
Doider tnan ner companions, who
stoie down 10 the pavement, all un-
conscious oil danger, TO have nearer
view az the cavaliers. Marjorie Sin
cialr mao stolen away from her nurse,
anu gayiy walked along the street.
rejoicing IN her freedom
She needed not that the streets
We're oeserted ana doors and windows
securely barred Many a warning
cry was snouted TO her from the high
easements, but she turned a deaf ear
and pursued her way.
one neard the tramping OF the
norses hoofs as the cavaliers APP
proacned, and crouched beneath a
neighoorlng door arch to gaze upon
tnem;
Dano OF McCon's highlanders
nau entered the city with Gordons
sroop, ana We're rowing like wild
beasts, reckless of restraint, through
tne streets- One OF these chanced to
spy marjorie. With cry of delight
he pounced upon herand dragged her
out put. INTO the street A scream of
gave m herself mn for s1 lost II asi% 1vpsn sne $
6,,rS 6a,.sa ,,s,,soa,, 49, sp AZ .oss mnen a
assailant and dashed him to ,ss tha ao,.t,, .tS'
a strong arm encircled her waist sbs
was lifted LIGHTLY nm and tbe nevt
moment She found herself seated
upon q horse cl;no;no IN To- ta,.ro,. s.-.ss7a - !.
cavalier, whose arm held her securely Is '
to his breast. -.
NAV. tremble moi. NV ,rattv ono i.
! mean you no harm. . said fine cava'
lier in reassurine tones
She gazed timidIv in his face
There was world of truth and ,,o,,o ono,
beaming in the dark blue ewes that
gazed so curiously into her brown
ones. Her ewes. sinking beneath b;s