Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-13
Continued From Last Saturday.
CHAPTER VIII.

When the curtain had fallen on the little
needed play and the gay crowd began to
dispense. i. perceiving that no more was to
be seen or learned. went home to my Iodg-
Ing alone After our conversation Darrell
had left me abruptly. and / saw him no
more But my own thoughts gave me oc-
cupation enough. for even to a dull mind,
and one IMMERSED in court intrigues, it
seemed plain that more hung on this ex-
petition to Dover than the meeting of the
kings sister with her brother. So far all
men were of the same opinion; beyond
their variance began. / had not thought
to trouble my head about it, but not having
learned yet that small man lives most
comfortably with the great by opening his
eyes and ears only when hidden, and keep
Ing them tight locked for the rest, L was in
spared with eagernesS to know the full
meaning of the scene in which 1 was now
10 pay part however humble. OF one
thing. at least, i was glad-here / touched
On matter more suitable to my condition
and this was that since Barbara Quinton
was going to Dover, / was to go also. But
alas. neither here did perplexity lag far be-
hind 1t is easy to know that you are glad
TO be with lady if your very blood tells
you. but to say why is often difficult 1
told myself that my sole cause for pleasure
lay in the services l might be able to render
10 my old friends daughter. She would
want one TO run her errandS and do her
an ATTENTIVE caVaIer, however
lowly. seldom comes amiss. These phrases
l muttered to myself. but swelling pride
fused them, and for once reason came as
pride's ally. urging that in such company
as would assemble at Dover girl might
well need protection, no less than compli-
ments- 1t was true. my new masters bear
Ing 10 her showed how true. And Carford
was not. il seemed, jealous lover. l was
no lover-my life vowed to another
most unhappy love-but 1 was gentleman.
and. sweet thought. the hour might come
when the face which had looked so mock
ingiy at me tonight should turn again in
appeal to the wit and arm of Simon Dale.
i grew taller as / thought of that, and
coming just then to my own door. raped
with my cane loudly and defiantly as
though / had been the Duke OF Monmouth
himself. and not a gentleman in his suite.
Loud as my wrapping was. it brought no
immediate answer Again knocked. Then
feet came shuffling along the passage.
had aroused my sleepy wretch: doubtless
he would come groaning for Jonah might
not curse. save in the way of religion} and
rubbing his eyes. to let me in. The door
opened and Jonah appeared. His eyes were
not dull with sleep, but seemed to blaze
with some strong excitement. He had not
been to his bed. for his dress was not dis
ordered. and a light burned bright in my
parior. To crown ALL from the same parlor
came the sound of psalm, most shrilly
and villainously chanted through the nose,
In voice familiar to my ears. l. unlike
my servant. had not bound myself against
an oath where the case called, and with
q round one that sent Jonah's eyes in
agony up to the ceiling l pushed by him
and ran into the parior. sono-ous
Amen came pat with my entrance.
Phineas Tate stood before me, lean and
pale. but calm and placid.
what in the DEVILS name brings you
here?' 1 cried.
The service of God" he answered SOL
emily.
What, Does IT forbid sleep at nightsy-'
Have you been sleeping, young MANI
EAd aQrrf ina ftr-
e! have been paying my respects to his
majesty. said l.
God forgive him and you," was the re-
tort.
Perhaps. sir. perhaps not" I replied
for 1 was growing angry. But / have
asked your intercession no more than has
the KING III Jonah brought you here, 1t
was without my leave; / beg you to take
your departure Jonah. hold the door there
for Mr.. Tate"
The man raised his hand imoressively.
Hear my message first" he said. II am
sent unto you that you may turn from sim
For the Lord has appointed you to be his
instrument. Even now the plot is laid,
even now men conspire TO bring this king
dom again into the bondage OF Rome.
Have you III ears. have you no eyes. are
you blind and deaf? Turn to me. and Will
make you see and hear. For 1t Is given to
me 20 show you the way"
i was utterly weary of the fellow, and
In despair of getting quit Of him, flung my
self into a chair. But his next words
Caught my attention.
The man who lives here with you-what
Of him? Is ne not an enemy of God?''
Ar. Darrell Is Of the Romish faith" said
], smiling in spite OF myself. for a kinder
soul than Darrell had never met
Phineas came close to me- leaning over
me with an admonishing forefinger and a
mysterious air.
What did ne want with your he asked
yet eleaVe 10 him. Be where he Is, go
where he goes
IF IL comforts you am going where he
goes" said I. yawning- For we are both
going to Dover when the king goes"
1T Is Gods finger and Gods willi'' cried
Ph:neas. catching me by the shoulder
Enough? i shouted, leaping up Keep
your hands OF me. man. If you can't keep
your tongue What Is 1t to you that we
go to DoverT
AYE. what% came suddenly In Darrelrs
voice He stood in the doorway with a
fierce and angry frown on mis- face A mo
ment later he was across the room and
laid his hand on Phineas. do you want
another cropping Of the ears?" he asked
DO your will on me-" cried the fanatic.
And sweeping away his lanky hair he
showed his ears: to my horror they had
been cropped level across their tops by the
shears. DO your WILL" he shrieked. Il