Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-09-20
CHE WAS RIDING DOWN THE ROAD
THAT STRETCHED NORFhWAnD
ALONG A BELT OF TIMBER.

| HE WAS RlDl.>U DOh- Nt.+T1r,Dn
THAT STRETCHED NORFhW AMI
ALONG A BELT OF TIMBER.
Don't choke me So" gaspsd the inn
bov. I'm with you, too. dare not lei
Master Seton know where | stand am
for Oliver and England
Eben instantly released his prisoner
who aided him in saddling Jock, the
roam. after which the horse, showing
but little Of his lameness, was led 10 the
door
"They're down the hill now" cried the
inn boz, eagerly. I'm minute 1t Will De
too late"
Eben shook the boys hand and vaulted
into the saddle, saying as he gathered up
the lines:
IT'S for Oliver and the people! Jock
shall beat the cavaliers to Harrow house
or die in the attempt"
You know how Prince Ruperts men
ride" was he answer. They go ike
the wind, and if they hear you anead'
why, you will have TO ride for IT,
THE RACE.
Eben spoke to the big roam and pres
emily he was riding down the road that
stretched nOrthward along belt CT TIM
Der.
From the top OF a little rise lie looked
back and saw lights moving in front OF
the Owlet inn.
Forward he heard a commanding
voice say, and then the rapid gallop OF
horses accompanied by the clanking OF
swords smote upon his ears.
1t was ten good miles TO Harrow house
and the road was none of the best for re-
cent rains mad nearly ruined them.
Still Jock made good Roadway, urged
on by his young master, and Eben
s,roked the big roan's neck and tried TO
tell him that he was riding to save Crom-
well.
Suddenly Jock stepped into a hole III
the road and before Eben could hold him
up he had pitched forward and lay in che
middle of the way.
The boy jumped down, but Jock could
not rise at first. Finally, however, he
got him up, but his lameness had come
back, for he mad again spralned the in
jured leg and was helpless.
Il was the worst of luck, and while
Eben stood beside the horse he thought
he heard Prince Rupert and his troopers
behind him.
Not moment was to be lost, and Eben
led Jock up the road until he saw before
him the outlines of farmhouse. 1t was
4 poor affair, but stable was attached
and the boy resolved TO try for another
mount.
His raps brought an old man to the
door whose face the boy at once recog-
nized as a customer Of the mill, and he
said quickly:
Take my horse and give me yours, Mas
ter Post. | must get home as soon as
possible"
Yes. yes, Master Whylock But why
this haste? II l thought you were a cav
alier-"
I'm for oliver, Master Post, and he Is
in danger"
The old man. whose sympathies. as
Eben knew, were with Cromwell. effect
ed the exchange as rapidly as possible
and just as the troopers emerged from a
little stream where they had halted mo-
ment to water their steeds Eben was once
more in the saddle.
Once more he was pulling out ahead OF
the prince toward Harrow house and he
hoped that no other accident would befall
him.
The new horse was not as swift as Jock
| had been, but he could do no better. and
as he turned a bend in the road and saw
rise before him against the skies the form
of Harrow house he uttered a cry OF joy
The cavaliers were barely a mile behind
him, led by Prince Rupert and sure of
their prey.
Eben rode into the open court before the
old pile and sprang from the saddle upon
the porch
THE PROTECTOR.
In another instant he was pounding on
the carved doors of the old mansion with
all his might.
who's there, hammering down the
house," said a voice from the window
overhead. Go away and let the gentle
man sleep. for he is tired"
He NUT be awakened, II you mean
Oliver Cromwell" was the answer
Prince Rupert and his minions are just
behind me-just beyond the copse on the
| hill
Mercy" cried the man at the window
and then came footsteps down the broad
| stairs. and Eben looked into the face Of
a terrified man holding rush light In his
| hand
Where is Oliver" cried Eben. rushing
into the house without ceremony.
This way, lad By my life. I believe
tbs Master Whylock. OF the mill!'
"Oliver! oliver" cried Eben. as he went
up the staircase at the mans heels.
They want the friend Of the common
wealth. Prince Rupert knows he Is here
In a moment the man knocked at door
at the end of corridor and when It was
opened Eben caught sight Of stern-faced
man in the middle OF the room.
1t was Cromwell.
Quick" cried the miller's boy. Prince
Rupert is nearly upon you. l have rid