Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1899-11-18
CHAPTER XVII.

prison, ana MS restoration to the Patriots
sphere Of duty, lived well nigh dual life.
She did not forget Robert, nor did she
cease to love him, and to hold his memory
near to her heart. And she loved to
think Of him, SO handsome, so brave, and
% true. And yet she was the promised
wife Of another. She had pledged her
hand to the Earl Of Wenlock, and she
meant to keep the faith. Had she been
asked to explain her feelings towards her
afianced husband, she could not have
done It, He certainly loved her-loved
her with u love that was akin to wor-
ship-and though he could not but know
that she still loved the absent Patriot,
he did not upbraid her. Once he had said
to her, while holding her by the hand,
and looking down into her azure eyes:
LILLIAN, shall teach you to love me
BY and by. Were not afraid Of losing
you, might put of our marriage until
knew your heart, as well as your hand,
was all my own. But I dare not. 1t
would kill me to lose you. As my wife
you will learn to love me-"
And as he kissed her, there were tears
In his eyes.
And then Lillian had much cause Of
gratitude to the earl. He protected her
from her fathers harshness and III usage.
Once he had said to the latter:
"Jacob Eastcourt, IL you dare to speak
another unkind word to your daughter
II you give her cause OF unrest--if you
mention to her again the name Of the
lover she has LOST will remove my pro-
lection from your head, and let the con-
sequence Of your misdeeds fall In Its
stead. I would be friends with you, II
you will be friendly and kind to Lillian"
And from that time the man had been
more kind and more considerable, though
he often CRASHED his teeth when alone,
and looked spitefully when others backs
were turned.
And, again, the earl had been kind to
Patience, and allowed her occasionally to
visit his afflanced. Wenlock had seen the
old housekeeper on the day Of Roberts
trial, and had gained from her promise
that she would favor his suit with Lillian
II he would save the condemned mans
life. Dear old soul, how could she hold
back the promiseY
And yet the opening spring time
brought no Joy to Lillian Eastcourt. The
rose faded from her cheek when It should
have bloOmed, and her heart grew heavy
and sad as the time drew near when
Wenlock. But she complained not. The
life Of the dear one had been saved, and
she could suffer. Since she could not
avoid the sacrifice, she would make It as
bravely as might be.
Towards the middle Of May, Lord Wen
lock, entering Lillian's presence one even.
ing, took her hand and said TO her, In q
tone Of earnest, prayerful entreaty:
ssAvyo0t 1nvo WI, hmm, TINT Gn0 Hasa
has been relieved Of the command Of our
armies. and that Sir Henry Clinton IL In
his place. Sir William IL to return In q
few days to England. can 20 with him
II will. What say you? A I live,
Lillian. I do not wish to draw sword
again against these suffering, struggling
people. They are right. King George
II both tyrant and fool. Clinton will
fight hard. It Ii for him to overcome the
effects Of Howe's mismanageme and to
wipe out, II possible. the disgrace Of this
winters debauch In Philadelphia. would
rather sheath my sword and return before
the coming campaign Is opened. May It
not be SO? Will you not, as my wife, 60
with me? 1t only lacks one short month
Of the appointed time. You eau afford to
give me that"
This was bringing very near the dark
fate. When the earl had commenced to
speak she knew but too well what was
cluded, she had managed to put out Of
sight her kecnest emotions.
MY lord"
mo, no-do not use that severe title
to me. Call mo only Allan"
cha anil ss,feh AT A,~xtA
smile, ut IL not well to break faith once
solemnly pledged. While We are true to
the spirit OF our bctrothment, let US be
true to the letter. l have yet much to
learn. When we are married I will 10
with you wherever you wish; but. my
my Allan-dO not ask me to give up the
month of the old life."
He kissed her, and said II should be a.
she wished.
June had opened, with bud and bios
som, and yet the British army fingered In
Philadelphia. Sir Henry had been pre-.
pared to set sail for New York during the
latter part of May, but being fearful
that Washington might hasten overland
and give him serious trouble, he had re.
solved to march through New Jersey.
Only one short week. now, to the ex.
plration Of the six months Of probation.
The term would expire on the seven.
teenth. In his hopeful mood. with the
dear prize 30 near possession, Wenloch
ventured to mention q name which had
not before passed bis lips In Lillian's
presence since those dread days Of March
SAh. sweet one" he eaid, II told you
] was assuming q fearful responsibility
when ] set Robert Seaton free. ] am
glad that Howe ID gone. and that Biz
Henry Clinton knows nothing Of the mat.
VI. We are hearing Of Seaton contin.
ually. lie has been promoted, BY Con.
sress. to the rank Of Major, and has CON-
mand OF squadron Of cavalry that ID
doing immense damage to the king. He
10 here. there and everywhere. 1t was a
blessed day for him. my love. when you
gave Tim back to life"
A. soon as she could get away. Lillian
Ned % her chamber. where she sank down
upon her knees by the bedside.
% Robert!-my own.-my love! God
have mercyv
by and by she wept. and her flooding
tears relieved her.
On Sunday. June II, the Earl Of Wen
lock found Sir Henry Clinton alone. BIZ
Henry was totally unlike Gen. Howe ID
personal appearance. Sir William Howe
was tall and finely proportioned, easy, az
fable, and graceful. Clinton was short
and fat, with Q broad, red face. and Wa,
reserved In his manners, often to moross
ness.
"sir Henry" said the earl. sitting, ~
have Q question to ashland ask II only
for M own personal guidance. Wher
DO you plan to leave Philadelphiar'