The Yale expositor., 1901-12-13

Two days after the deed. the body
was found and almost at the same
time Jack Meadows came upon Parker
and Foster at the Heather-Bell, a
roadside tavern not far from Scarbor-
ough.
The meeting was more or less acct
dental. The horses OF the two men
were In the stable when Jack went 20
put up his own mare for the night
He thought he recognized one OF them,
for Parker had ridden a superb animal
into Kirkstall, which Jack had seen
him mount more than once az the
Star and Garter. He went into the
common room OF the small Inn. and
there sat the two highwaymen at sup
per. Parker In an evidently gloomy and
disconnected frame OF mind.
Good evening. gentlemen" said
Jack.
THE same to you. friend" said Fos-
ter. cheerfully.
Parker looked up and could not dis
guise HIS surprise. not TO say fear. at
sight OF his rival. the man whose
Q
Il was seeking you" said Jack.
Seeking u.s." exclaimed Foster.
starting 20 his feet
Not you" said Jack. this gentle
mani"
oh" said Foster. with a sigh OF
relief. for at the moment II occurred
10 him that Jack might be the spokes-
man OF others stationed without and
bent on their capture.
Your time will come. no doubt"
said Jack: but am not the man that
will bring you TO the gallows."
Foster stood in an attitude OF self
| defense. Dick calmly awaited Jacks
/ further disclosures.
What do you mean? ?" asked Foster.
his hand upon his pistol. I'VE are at
/ home here. the landlord Is In our ser
vice. You are one OF Us. Is that what
you wish 10 say"
NO, | am not one OF you: n | had
not sworn TO help you-not you!"
/ turning TO Foster. II would hand you
over 10 justice now. in spite OF your
landlord and your pistols. you damna-
| BILE rufians, There. make the most OF
that. and take you hand from your
pistol. or I'll scatter your brains on
the wall"
Jack as he spoke leveled n formida.
BILE weapon az Foster. leaving Parker
TO do what he pleased.
Foster showed his hands straight.
/ and turned deadly pale.
THAT Is well. you coward" said
Jack: II am not here TO arrest you.
| am the messenger OF heart-broken
girl. TO save you. Richard Parker the
nobleman with a sneer). and. out OF
my love for her. extend the reprieye
to your companion"
Foster eyed Jack susplclously.
II am that fool, doting lover. 80
went on Jack. who thought kindness
and devotion would count something
20 a woman-good conduct. and an
honest name. II was for you to come
20 Klrkstall and show me what a fool
was you. a hlghwayman. a thief a
murderer"
Parker sat like n statue staring at
his rival. while Jack flung these de-
mandatory sentences at him.
Foster moved uneasily. seeking an
opportunity TO attack the passionate
countryman. who turned toward him
10 say. III YOU make move. so much
as a handstir. I'll shoot you. Why lay
another deed OF blood on your soul?
tell you am not here 10 harm you, but
TO warn you. because have sworn 90
save the rufilan who has stolen my
place and robbed me OF my life. and
because | am fool"
swear you do not mean 10 modest
us. or 20 obstruct our escape" said
Foster In a whisper. and don't speak
so loud"
Il will swear nothing TO such as
you: n you doubt me. leave the room
and take your chance; this man. your
friend, knows / speak the truth; his
black heart has white enough in Il
TO tell him so.
You have said II" Parker replied.
Ito be continued)