Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-04

was tenacious overbearing, seif-willed.
somewhat silent, and also somewhat lad
tempered.
There was excitement in his eye as he en-
tered: He came straight to his father, CIV
Ing a nod to Mistress Felicity. who twisted
her head in demure little way as If in
moekery Of his important manner.
"Booh!-my lord duker' she said, almost
under her breath.
We'll. my son." said Enderby, giving
him his hand, your face has none SO
cheerful look. Hast thou no welcome for
Il am glad that you are home again. SIR"
said young Enderby, more dutifully than
cordially.
There was silence for a moment.
You do -notk ask. my rnesxefhi said his
father, cycling him debatingly. III
Il have your news, SIR was the young
mans half suilen reply.
His sister came near her father, where
she could look her brother straight in the
face. and her deep blue eyes fixed upon
him intently. The smile almost faded from
her lips, and her square chin seemed sud
denly to take on an air of seriousness and
strength
well, sir?" asked his father
THAT you, sir, have refused knight
hood Of the king, that he insists upon your
keeping it, that he is about to levy uIon
your estates, and that you are outlawed
from England
.::And what think you about the mat.er"'
asked his father
= Il think 1T is a gentleman's duty to take
the kings gifts without question:" answer
edotheeyoung 1tian. = am IA .'-'.'1'' -n
Whether the king be Just or not. eh?
Where would England have fbeeu my SON.
II the barons had submitted to King John?
Where would the Enderbys have been had
they not withstood the purposes of Queen
Mary! Come, come the king has a chance
to prove himself as John Enderby has
proven himself Midst other news, heard
you not that last night led a dozen gem
tlemen to the rescue of the king?"
n will fha< lit.
esty would remove his interdict and make
you baron. sir, If you met his levy for
the knighthood."
THAT 1 shall never do! Answer me, nv
son. do you stand with the king or with
your father in this?"
Il am an Enderby." answered the youth
n.,5sn and stand with the head Of cur
That night as candles we're being light
ed, three score of the kings men, headed
by Lord Rippingdale, placed themselves be-
fore the house. and an officer was sent
forw ard to summon forth John Enderby.
Enderby had gathered his men together.
and they were posted for defense at the
doorways and entrances. and along the
lily suffered and barred.
The young officer commissioned to de-
mand an interview with Enderby came
forward and knocked at the great entrance
door. It opened presently and showed with
In the hallway a dozen men well armed.
Enderby came forward to meet him.
Il am Sir Richard Mowbray," said the
newcomer. Il am sent by Lord Ripping
dale, who arrives on q mission from his
majesty"
Enderby. recognising his visitor, was
mild in his reply.
'Sir Richard Mowbray, I pray you tell
Lord Rippingdale that he is welcome-as
commissioner of the king"
Mowbray smiled and bowed.
My lord begs me to ask that you will
come forth and speak with him, Sir John?'
my compliments to Lord Rippingdale
Sir Richard, and say that can better en-
tertain his majesty's commissioner within
my own house."
"And all who wait with him?" asked the
young omcer. with dry sort of smile.
my lord and hi officers and gentlemen
but not his troopers"
again he saw the face Of Mistress Felicity
looking throEgh she doorway Of the IL
he :S,r ,m 4nhs ito to his thoughts:
how honorable s ban you are and think
gentleman saother. permit me- word
OF e, counsel; GTWere better to humor my
LORD RippinSuale and to yield up to the
kings dema1ds than to lose ALL Lack of
money and eetateTthat is hard enough On
a single gle man IKE like re. but with a gentleman
his look again met the young iady's face
-"the case is harder. A little yielding on
your part"
7 Will not yield! was Enderby's reply.
MoWbrayi bowed once more, and retired
without more speaking.
In few moments he returned, Lord Rip
pingdale with him. The entrance doors
were once more opened and my lord, in q
temper, at once began:
You press your courtesies too far, Sir
John Enderby."
LESS s.renuously than the gentlemen Of
the road pressed their discourtesies upon
his majesty and yourself last night. INV
lord" '
II am come upon that business For your
bravery and loyalty, II you will accept the
courtesy for the patent, his majesty will
| welcome you at court and raise you to a
| barony. But his majesty must see that
his dignity be not injured"
THE king may have my life and all nv
goods as a gift, but will not give either
by these indirect means. It does not lie in