The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-11
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DOPOthy'a Expedition.

When Dorothy Leyellis saw the soldiers
return alone and learned OF their unsuccess-
ful search, her Joy was unbounded. The
secret OF the cave was etili safe. and rs
. Captain SteifaK related what he had done.
she hazarded a look at her father which.
had the Roundhead seen II. would have IN
stantly excited his suspicious He was too
intent. however, on a Drawn pasty. and
the lock passed UNDECIDED.
After dark Jean Manne succeeded in pass
Ing the centres unseen. and Dorothy met
her in the houeekeeper's room
Jean told her OF her brothers wish to see
her before their attempt to leave England.
which they must OF necessity do shortly.
and OF her promise to see the landlord o.
the Gray Mare and settle with him as
to the best course to take.
when can you go to the cave. Mistress
Dolly"
Il DO not know how I am to manage H."
said the girl. Il must see the lads. and
and ears are everywhere. ! think; II he Is
satisfied. WIN docs he not got"
II fear he r. not. dear heart" ssid Dame
Trot. You must have patience: remember
how they have been preserved until now
dilu SV0 IL ttii tTS SdfIc.
Dorothy was silenced. and waited patient
iy for two days. always hearing the same
story, when the Captain returned from his
daily search. No result"
The thought that her brothers might be
in want OF food pressed upon her: on the
third morning she told her father she was
going to see an old pensioner OF her. named
Molly Stone. who lived at Bolleit, ana that
she would not be back until late.
Take care" said the Squire. III you go
near the cave: I cannot lose my sunshine"
The girl kissed him. and with a well
provided basket started on her walk.
The autumnal wind blew bitterly Geld
across the moor. but she trudged brnvely
on. knowing the weight OF her burden
would be much less on her return
She was nearing the lane where she must
climb the hank. when she heard the rapid
thud Of horses hoots behind her. and to
her horror saw that the riders were Mr..
Leigh and their ex-butler. Harris.
She was thankful she was still on the
moor. and when Mr.. Leigh rode up to her
she stopped.
"Ha. ha." he cried: $50 we have caught
you with a nice baske. OF provisions for the
rebels. Mistress: by your leave we will go
with you ana find these gentlemen. You
have been very clever. verify. in secreting
them 50 long. but you are caught at last:
hold her. Harris. She shall not escape US"
The man dismounted and seized her
roughly By the arm. but her native cour-
age soon returned. and Dorothy faced the
mea with flashing eyes.
II am going to no rebels" she said, "but
to a sick woman at BoIleit. How dare you
touch me. Harris. traitor as you are. Meet
accomplices. forsooth,' turning 10 Leigh. ito
III treat q defen.eless girl: leave me-" and
she tore her arm away from the mans
grasp. Just as another horseman rode up.
Mistress Dorothy" he said. what are
you doing. Master Leigh. M-serving the lacy
Of the Manor? Can I help you. mistress?
I think. from that basket. you are going
to Bo'leit. and as I am going that way. too.
I Will see you TO old Molly's; I wish I had
met you before"
Mind. Tarrant'-tfo Dorothy. friend IN
need was the landlord Of the Gray Mare')
II shall speak OF this" said Leigh.
Il know Stelfax processes to have
searched this part. but I'll bring my own
men on the morrow. and then we'll see.
Verify. well seer"
They rode OF. and Dorothy. trembling
from head to foot. looked after them IN ter
ror.
"oh. Joe. you nave saved me-" she said
II I'm going to the cave. and those men
would have tracked me. no doubt; how
glad and thankful I am. Have you seen
Jean Manns since Tuesday," she added.
Il have. Mistress; and what Is more. I
have seen my brother at P~enzance. He sails
for Dieppe or Bresi-I hardly know which
tonight at 10 O'Clock. and has agreed to
AXE the gentlemen for 90 crowns.