The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-01-14
CHAPTER XIV.

1--WE must first help ourselves, Sir An
thony answered sharply, rousing himself
with wonderful energy from the prostra
ton into which my story had thrown him
II will send after her. She shall be
brought back. Hoi Baldwin, Martini
he cried loudly. "Send Baldwin hitherl
Be quick therel''
Out Of the ruck of servants in and about
the hall Baldwin came rushing presently.
wiping his lips as he approached. A sin
ole glance at our faces sobered him
"Send Martin down to the MILL" Sir An
thony ordered ourtly. bid him tell my
daughter II she be there to come back, and
do you saddle couple of horses and be
ready to ride with Master Francis to Wat.
ney's farm and on to Stratford II 1t BIO
necessary. Lose not minute. My daugh-
ter is with Master Ferdinand. My order
Is that she return"
The fool had come up only pace or two
behind the steward. do you hear, Mar
tinf" l added eagerly, turning to him.
My thoughts, busy with the misery which
might befall her in their hands, maddened
me. You will bring her back IL you find
her, mind you"
He did not answer, but his eyes glittered
as they met mine, and knew that he un-
derstood AS he fitted silently across the
court and disappeared under the gateway
/ knew that no hound could be more sure.
/ knew that he would not leave the trail
until he had found Petronilla, though he
had to follow her for many mile. We
might have to pursue the fugitives to
Stratford, but felt sure that Martins
lean figure and keen dark face would be
there to meet u.s.
UsP No. Sir Anthony indeed said to
me, You will go, of coursef" speaking
as II only one answer were possible.
But 1t was not to be So NO." said;
"you had better go, sir. Or Baldwin can
be trusted. He can take two or three of
the grooms. They should be armed" 1
added in a lower tone.
My uncle looked hard at me and then
gave his assent, no longer wondering why
I did not go. Instead, he babe Baldwin
do as had suggested. In truth, my heart
was SO hot with wrath and Indignation
that ] dared not follow lest my father, in
his stern, mocking way, should refuse to
let her go, and harm should happen be-
tween u.s. If were right in my suspi-
cions and he had capped his intrigue by
deliberately getting the girl loved into
his hands as hostage, either as surety
GIab WOulu hnhre WITH MIN IL suCCeeueu
to tho estates or as a means OF extorting
money from his brother, then dared not
trust myself face to face with him. II
could have mounted and ridden after my
love, could have borne 1t better, but the
curse seemed to cling to ms still. Ny
worst foe was one against whom could
not lift my hand.
But what my uncle asked, his voice
quavering, though his words seemed In
tended to combat my fears, "what can he
do, ladf She is his niece"
WHAT" answered, with a shudder.
~ do not know, but fear everything. II
hs should elude us and take her abroad
with him-heaven help her, sirl He will
use her somehow to gain his ends-or kill
her.
Sir Anthony wiped his brow with Q
trembling hand. Baldwin will overtake
Them" he said.
Let us hope SO" answered. Alas
how far fell frnition short of anticipation
This was my time of triumph. "You had
better go in, SIR" said presently, gain
ing little mastery over myself. II seq
Sir Philip has returned from settling his
men for the night. He and Greyille will
be wondering what has happened"
"And your" he said.
II cannot" I answered, shaking ny
head.
To be concluded