Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-03-23

l joke for joke and laugh with tho best of them.
 Indeed had clean forgotten the bailiff when he Etalked hack to his place. But the moment our eyes met guessed thero was trouble Rtoot. The landlord came with hin, and stood looking at me. scnd- ing of the wench with nea in her ear, and felt under his eye m uncomfortable ! consciousness that my purse was empty. Two or three late arrivals, to whom l sup pose master bailiff had contided his suspi- cions. took their stand also in half cir cle and scanned me Queerly. Altogether 1t struck lnc suddenly that was in tight place and had need of my wits "Ahcm!' said tho bailiff abruptly, talk ing skillful advantage of lull in the talk. "Whero from last young manf" He spoke in a deep, choky voice, and if was not mistaken hc winkcd one of his small eyes in the direction of his friends, as though to say, Now see me pose himr'
 But I only put another morsel in my mouth. For a moment indeed the tcmpta- tion to reply "TowcoSter. seeing that such journey over middling road was something to hrag of before the highway law came in, almost overcame me. But in time I bethought me of Stephen Gar diners maxim, Be slow to speak," and put another morsel in my mouth. The bailiff's face grew red, or rather rcddor. Come, young man, did you hear mo spcakE' he said pompously. Where from last!''
 From tho road, sir" replied, turning to him as if had not heard him before. And very wot road 1t was.'' \ man who sat next mo chuckled being apparently a stranger likc myself. But the bailiff puffed himself into n still moro | striking likeness to King Henry. and in cluding him in his scowl shouted at me: "Sirrah, don't handy words with mo Which way did you come along tho road, " 1 asked.
 It was on the tip of my tongue to an swer saucily, The right way" But I To- flected that 1 might be stopped, and to bc stopped might mean to be hanged at worst, and somthing very unpleasant At best. So controlled myself and answered, though the mans arrogance was provoking enough: II have como from Stratford, and 1 am going to London. Now you know as much as 1 do. "
 Do lr' he said. with a sheer and . wink at the landlord.
 Yes, think SO, 1answcrcd patiently.
 Well. l don't!' hc rCtortcd in vulgar triumph. Il don't. It Is my opinion that you have come from London ' went on with my supper. lNR sticking his arms Akimbo and looking rosnd for sympathy. You will have to g!vc m account of yourself, young man. We will have no pcnnil"ss rogues and sturdy vagahunds wandering about St. Al | bans"
 "Prnnilcss rugucs do not go a-horsc | back. " answered. But 1t was wonderful how my spirits sank again under that word ''pcnnilc>S, It hit mo hard. Wait a hit. " he said. raising his finger to command attention for his next ques- tion. What is your rcligion, young 1 man!"
 "Oh." replied, putting down my | knife and looking open Sc0rn nt him, you arc an iuQui>it0r, ar0 yuu'" At which | words ut mine thrrr was a kind of stir | You would burn mo as 1 hear they | burned Mastcr Sandnrs at Coventry last week, would you' They wcrc talking about 1t down the rad"
 | You will como to a bad end, young manI' he rCturtcd viciOusly, his out stretched fnErr shaking as if the palsy had seized him, for this time my taunt had gone homo. and morc than one of the | listeners standing on the outer cdgr of tho group, and sn beyond his ken. had nut | tervd shame" More than one face had grown dark. You will como to bad end. " he r,pcatcd. If 1t he not herr. then | SOlnCwhCrC else IL Is my opinion that you have come from London and that you hAvr ls,'n in trouble. Them k a hue and cry cut for Young fellow just yuur age. l and A co, k uf luur hncklc judge. who is I wanted for hrrr>y. \ l.oudourr too. | I ou do not leave here until you have GiV | cn an account of yourself, Master Jack a. Dandy" The party had all risen round me, and some of the hindmOst had got on | benches Ia sec mo the better. Among these, | between two bacon flitchrS caught a | glimpse ot tho serving maids facc as she | pCcrcd at me, palc and SCarcd, and queer | impulse led mo to nod 10 hcr-a reassur- ing little nod. l found myself growing cool and confident. seeing myself so cor nCrCd.
 Easy. casy!' said. Let man finish his supper and get warmed in peace"
 Bishop Bonner will warm youl'' cried the halliF.
 II day" say -- :>-. warm people in | Spain" sn->.>-:
 II" will bS i..>nop Burner to you" shrirkrd the h4ihN almost hcside himself with rage nt trimS so bearded by lad.
 Take carc,' rrt0rtod. Do not you sE-ak evil of dignitAries. or you will bG getting into trouhlc.'
 He fairly writhcd under this rcjoindeY. "I.ard!urd " he splutterrd, II shall hold you responsible, If this person leaves your !~'usc and is not forthcoming whom wnntrd, you will suffer for it!'
 The landlord scratched his head, being good naturCd fellow, but q hailiff Is | bailift, especially at St. Alhans. And l Wa: muddy and travel stained. and quick ot my tongue for one SO young, which tho middle aged never like. though tho old bcal 1t better, He heSitatCd.
 Do not hc n fool. Master Hnst!' I said II havo something hcro''- and touched my pocket, which happened to b, near my sword hilt-'that will mako yor rue it if you interfere with me,'
 "lio! hu! cried the hailiff in haste ant triumph. ''~" that k his tone, We hay, tavern hrnwlcr hrrr have wr' A young swashhurhlrrt His tongue will not TUT sn fast when he finds his frvt in the stocks Master landlord, call tho watch! Call tn, watch at once, l command youl'
 "Iou will do s0 at your peril!" I sait stcrnly. Then. seeing that my manncl had some effect upon all save the angry official. I gave way to the temptation tt | drivo tho matter home and secure my f safety by the only means that seemed pos sihle, Is is an old story that one deoeptior leads inevitably to another. solemnIy drew out the white staff had taken from the apparitor. Look here!" I continued
 waving 1t. Do you seo this, you booby
 l am travelling in the queens name ana
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