The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-04
CHAPTER vi.


1t was a scene that would have pleased
an artists eye: the dark oak walls. with
here and there the glimmer of shining steel.
made a good background for the soldiers
uniforms. In front. wearing his stateliest
look. his fine face full Of scorn as he saw
his late Royalist friend openly ranged on
the enemies side. stood Mr.. Levellis. with
Dorothy by his side. her dark eyes flashing
fiery glances at the man who was hoping
to gain Trewoof by treachery. Behind clus-
tered the frightened servants. whilst Harris
drew as near as he dared to the soldiers:
drawing q paper from his doublet, Mr.. Leigh
stepped forward.
Il hold a warrant from tho Parliament.
Hugh Leveilis. to search this house for reb-
els suspected OF being hidden here. Cap
tain stelfax has orders to quarter his men
on you. whilst this IN being done. and
the surrounding neishborhood carefully
secured: shorld any rebels be found either
in the Manor or on your grounds. your es-
tate will be confscated and yourself taken
prisoner"
"A charming prospect. truly said the
Squire, with a scornful smile. You are
welcome to search the house. sir: come
Dollyy'
A@t NV NoA sOo ~ nv Pohhoh Aof '"h-
tress.'' said Mr.. Leigh. II am sorry to do
this, but"
Il will touch no traitors hand. sir. False
to your King: false to the cause; false to
your old friend: yours is a three-fold cord
of treason. Do with your myrmidons what
You will. there are no rebels here worse
than y0urself"' And with a gesture a queen
might have envied. Dorothy left the hall
NTH hor fothar- hat hofora xhav had
crossed the passage Stelfax arrested their
steps.
Guard the door, he said, and not so
fast. young dame; verify We see reason in
keeping an eye on you till We ind our birds:
the nest Is warm, I know. and I will secure
them before long. You and your father
will remain In the Cedar Parior under
guard till we nave searched the house."
He fixed his keen eyes on Dorothy's face.
which did not change color. though she
could count the beating Of her heart.
Mr.. Leigh had not spoken since her rebuke.
hut stood biting his lips in anger, and long
ing for the moment when he might arrest
the Squire for treason. and confiscate the
Manor to the Parliament.
Send Sergeant Goodhouee. will half the
Heh W wv OutSAue. SdptaIu StciiAA
he said. whilst We. with the rest. look to
the house. Take ten men. Sergeant. and
leave not q mouse hole unsearched-spe-
cially bring any one whom YOU may think
suspicious. -Four Of you turning to the
soldiers. will remain on guard In the c.
dar Parlor till we return"
Then we are prisoners said the Squire.
81 little thought to be 80 beholden to you, |
Mr. TaCh hut CD I-.-a- - - r>ft
the hall with Dorothy, followed by four
troopers. who stationed themselves just in
side the door. leaning on their carbines.
The girl took the stool by her fathers
side. too bowed down to speak a word OF
comfort. and. indeed. It would not have
been safe to have mentioned that which
was uppermost in both their minds.
Dame Trot had not been in the hall with
the other servants. but when the soldiers
had arrived. had locke herself in her room.
there to pour out her heart in fervent
prayer for the Squire and her young mis-
tress.
She was disturbed by a loud knocking at
her door. i
I'VE want your presence. dame" said
stelfax. I'VE are going to search the upper !
chambers. for rebels. We have reason to be-
lieve. are hidden here. Lead on; We will
begin with the picture gallery"
In her usual quiet manner. Dame Trot led
the way. only giving Mr.. Leigh q glance
that made him fall behind the Captain.
The soldiers pulled away the portraits
from the paneied walls. In the hope Of fnd- |
ing q secret recess. but all in vain. And
having opened a small door which led INTO
a dark closet. Dame Trot said:
This IL the end of the house; there are !
no more rooms on fhy, .tt.