Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1897-04-22

in the banGucting hall
She gathered up her choicest poss-
essions and secured means for light.
glimpse of her father took her heart
and she mi dc her way 20 the gallery
overlooking the great hall But he was
not LeloV enc Al La in sudden alJrn
es he n ifht be seeking her hi Silly re-
tgtftcu II aware that 2 figure almost
as light as her own had come from the
corridor On her right and was follow
ing, holding back only to make sure
o. the unfamiliar steps, and SO near at
times that but for her absorption she
must have been wornod Of his presence.
Never had the way of the tower
seemed so long. She pushed back the
door and entered the ante chamber
and the other crept in ere she turned
to close it. With eager fingers and
strength she lifted the heavy iron bar
ard dropped It into it's socket, reason
ing the door would hold back pursuit
Then, not daring to light her taper she
crept through the dense gloom to the
inner apartment calling in a tense
whisper:
"Georger"
" George, said the other, to him
self. Good | have come on the
quarry" He dropped his hand to his
belt, but to his dismay his sword was
not there, and he recollected that he
had left it in the chamber below.
George, Georgew called Anne yet
twice more before the dear voice
answered; II am here"
Thank God! ! am ready, but first I
must light this to find the panel" She
tried Intellectually, but Denison took
the flint from her trembling fingers
and soon the taper was shedding it's
feeble light over them. They looked
only at each other, and Cromwell, try
ing to find some place of refuge, was
springing toward the tapestry behind
him when Denison saw him
Cromwell!
Anne suppressed a Shrek and gazed
at HIM though fascinated. The light
Denison held in his hand shone full on
the face and figure of the man who had
retreated till he stood with his back
against the door.
Yes he said, quietly,
There was a moment OF awful wait
ing. Denison thought rapidly This
mans presence meant the end Of his
hopes. Could he extinguish the light
and dash past him there would be
others outside, perhaps Boradell.
Anne's heart seemed to have suspended
its functions. Her eyes were fastened
on the inscrutable face before her, and
something in their piteous appeal and
horror reached her heart for his brow
grew less dark A wild hope darted in
to Anne's mind. If she could only find
the way. If she could only extingulsh
the light, perhaps
She took the light from Denison and
he placed his hand upon his sword,
Cromwell smiled
Young man" he said. though
seemingly | am at your mercy. have
but to lift my voice to have you sur
rounded"
But | can take your life ere one
could reach us" said Donison, fiercely,
land in 50 doing, | would be render
ing England a service
Nay. said Cromwell why say you
that | speak not from egotsm, but
solemn conviction, when | tell you if
the point Of your sword were at my
throat | should not fear, for | am but
the instrument Of a destiny that has
marked out the events Detailing Eng
land"
His voice was so solemnly earnest,
his countenance SO filled with sub
lime eXaltation and conviction that the
Young man felt himself weakening and
could only murmur, "Egotist.'
No The instrument of fate"
"Oh" cried Anne. you speak Of a
power that controls your destiny.
Does it not bid YOU have mercy on two
who have no part in the events Of the
nation, a humble pair who want only
20 he happy? Who ask only oppor-
unjy 20 leave this unhappy land2"
'Fulr daughter OF my stanch friend,
I would be hard indeed if | could not
houkeu to your pleading. I have fol-
lowed You hither not with ill-intent.
George Denison. I know Of the plot to
seize me. You were one of the
Chosen7"
DeuisOn nodded.
Give up to me the papers you were
to give TO certain Of my men-and
will not only pardon you, but engage
&c make your peace with Boradell
Denis1n drank in his words, then he
turned q glance on Anne The clear
true eyes met his and he was answered.
III is life and love, remember"
And ! reject life and love on such
terms. / would not he fit FOR love were
! base enough TO be a traitor"
Take care You have the papers
Wien You ere captured, I have the
knowledge without YOU. But l want
the names from your lips"