The Washington times., 1894-11-11
The R6n8Wal.
BYE F. benson.

Quesne, n his County History OF Cornwall,
published in III, and dedicated with per-
mission to his most gracious majesty, George
II, gives several engrayings Of it, and re-
tails. at some length. the history OF the Pever-
Is, who had lived there, he tells US, since
The reign Of Queen Elizabeth. Sir Vivian
Peyeril, knight, built the house, and Queen
Bess once honored it by sleeping there.
lie was a great favorite Of hers and
.t is related that she played on the
spinet, to the delectation OF him, his
vile. and the guests assembled, after din
Ter that evening. Under George Il, the
honor of a baronetcy was conferred upon the
then head Of the family. and in l766 the son
Of the first baronet was created Baron Peyerll
5F George III. to whom. as ! have stated,
DuqUesne's County History Of Cornwall is
dedicated.
Peverl stands about a mile from the north
coast and six miles north of Truro. BygOne
peverils who sleep in marble peace IN the
church and churchyard OF the village, have
planted what must once have been a wind
swept town. with trees 10 harbor their pheas-
ants, right rs far rs the edge OF the sandstone
lliT. against which the Atlantic lies ana suns
itself in summer, and on which it springs
like a hungry tiger when the north winds in
winter. or the westerly gale OF autumn. have
wakened il. The house itself lies in n fur
row OF the great down, and the roar OF the
waves comes 10 il. family and dreamilY. in
creasiug almost, by sense OF contrast, its own
immunity from the unQuiet winds. a gray
terrace runs along the south side OF the
house. built in the Georgian style, and, no
doubt was tie WORK OF the first Baron
peverll who. perhaps felt that his house
ought 20 record the hOnOrs done 10 him.
While the Peverils were baronets they could
~ without terrace but peer was peer.
lie seems 10 have been pOmpous old gentle
nan. for lie always insisted that the villagers
should stand bareheaded when he passed the
mere raising Of the hat was not sufficiently
respectful.
But it is not OF Vivian Peveril. lrst Baron
.eye-il, thai 1 mean to tell you, but Of Vivian
Heveril. fourth baron, and particularly OF
John eeyeril. his younger brother Of Johns
.,ile. Lady Violet, and their little son Jack
Lord Peveril was a bachelor, and John, who
was first secretary IN her Malestys embassy
lt Coustautinople. usually spent some weeks
" his leave at Peyerl with his wife. peyeriI
was always glad 70 have them there, aud took
great interest N Jack, as heiE apparent to
tIe property.
John was leaving for London that evening,
on his way to ConstsntinoPle, but Lady Violet
md Jack were not coming with him. for the
DatgnsibIe reason that the heat would be bad
ar the child. and Tor the unspoken reason
that, for some time, they had found each
ethers company a little irksOme The mar
ri2ge. for some indefuable reason. had been
aa unhappy one, and they had gradually
lrifted apart Their courtship had been brief
INC ardent; the man bad fallen IN love with
q beautiful girl, the girl had fancied herself
"a love with a handsome man, The world
had said that 1t was q splendid match for the
laughter OF a penuiIess Earl. iorJohn pcyeiu
was certain. on the one haod, 10 be heir TO an
enormous property. and. on the other hand,
q rise q the Ton his MO. .eszTDn
ILe house lay blinking IN the August heat,
through its windows darkened with Venetian
inds. and over the terrace. ran a loug strip
oi awning. in red and white stripes. under
which, al this moment, Lady Violet and
others were having tea.
Lady Violet stirred her tea laaguidly: the
heat was very oppressive, and she felt sure
there WIS a thunderstorm coming up.
Eaverl. on the other hand, never found any
lhiug oppressive, ana this hot summer was
IN unmiXed boon for the farmers. Mrs.
lIviere. who was the third, shared Lord
Aeyers power Of finding everything enjoy
.3le but Lady Violet found Mrs. Eivicrs even
more oppressive than the approaching
thunderstorm. However. Lord StaVletcu
-a~ coming thar evening. her husband was
DING away, and a thunderstorm would clear
llo air.
1T is darkest before dawn" she reflected.
and II is uesriv morning II was an in
''doln G14 your husband haven't come IN
.et, nave they she said 10 Mrs Rivicre.
"Ao, they are still fishing. Jack is with
hem, too. / think Jacks q perfect darling
~ -orEard Tor his age, too. Let's see-hes
ISt seven. ism I he.''
''JacE was nine last birthday" remarked
lis mother
only fancy! Yes dear me. Hes the i'm
C-e u hs fatheri'
Lady violet flushed Just percepdbly and
,Urled to har brother-ln-law
''Peyeril, 1 think shan 20 to see John OF.
ne heat Is so oppressive. So the wagOuatte
--Iu Ice al be wants There plenty OF room
tor his luggage and his man inside''
Very good; / IN just gong IL. and I'll tell
hem The cart won't be wanted. i your head
-ad, tla.et."
''0h, no: I'm only hot and rather tired"
"Blt Jack wanted 10 see his father OF -
II tEiak Jack had better stop at home,'
73id Lady i7let 1T is an absurd custom,
.eenE p an.- oil.
Iey6rl sall nothing in reply, and went in
.o3ls. a7 aal hardly gone ia when Mr.
lrlere and -ae Two others came back from the
.Eer- JGcl egg- -ht .at o. his mother al the
Ar END cI the terrace ana ran toward her
be lrOWued little as he rushed 10 silly up
80 her, aqd drew her skirts away from his
-,I-. muGGy boots.
"NumllIe. I caught two trouts. aud may
-lFe them ior supper. Dir. iiviere helped
wih one. hut i caught the other all my
cry own self
lie ran of TO the creel which his father had
NJ down and returned WIKI Two Olminutive
,h
Yes, dear. take them in 10 cook" said his
0ot1er; they are quite beautiful And get /
urse TO change your boots and stockings.
Ju are a an awful mess. Oh. Jack do be I
reiu- You've soied my dress. Run /
song"
'1iummie. I'm going TO the station to see /
3 tLer on. VIII you come. tOoy"
NO, DEAR you had better not 90. It will |
TOO .ate. You must have your supper and /
10 bed.
John had strolled up by this time
why shouldn't the boy 60, Violet? Be'n /
back by lall-past seven.
Lady Violet rose without looking at her
s.U-HGnG.
Just as YOU like ! don't think I shall 4
come. Parting speeches are not in my line, 1
% yours. I think.
She walked slowly toward the house, but |
i-e OLOHed her
There are several things want to speak |
% you about, he said.
Lady Violet stopped.
"Wcl.
Lets walk to the end of the terrace
Are they not rs Tor publications." she 4
.5-cd. looking toward Mr Riviere.
II do not choose 10 publish them. I haven't
ed woEd vita you Tor Gays. Firstly, when
% you propose 10 .Oll me.'
Il think shall come out in November
a Orb set on alone till then. Ishould think.
II h0Te so. Don't stop later than that or