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

OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS.
Squire Leveilis. a starch Royalist and wealthy
Cornwall landowner. induced his two cons 10
,pin the Duke az lramIlt-u's forces. which had
assembled in Southern Scotland 20 nght ior hihs
Charles. then the prisoner OF IN. C~ofnfnonT ea!'l-
His daughter. Dorothy. was also an ardent hoy
s.ist. Mr.. Leigh. the I%yenls family's nearest
neighho- n Cornwall. deserted the King fr me
protection afforded by Oliver Cromwell. lie ts-
c-etIy loved Dorothy. but wanted 10 humble her
father by obtaining a share OF the ia sources
estate. which was IL danger n being confscated.
Tho Duke Of Hamlt0ns forces were defeated
md Squire Deve.liss sons ne1 toward England
. seek "a hiding , ace IN q sscTet cave beneath
their fathers manor.
A. the GREY Mare. a small inn IN England.
they we're cvertakeu by a company OF Cron-
wcu-s lro-sfees. under Captain steifax. They
hide in a 1T ovcrTun with rats TIE troopers
under Captain Stelfax refused 70 en-er the rat
loft unless he wouie lead tAors. and this he
attempted 20 90. Bat the 7o1erts 50 fri-htenet
the soliie-s that they ravc W the search, sni
when taey retired tire Scuire's sons escared and
made their war to the score; cave IN safety.
Dorothy carried food 10 Them. and ss the old
manor was guarded her movements aroused sus-
picic-. TIE residence was rar-ackec by Crcr-
wells mer. ana during the search. JoseTh Har-
ris. a servant. proved 20 ~ N league with Mr..
Leigh by revealing ere OF TIE approaches 10
the family cave.
CAPTAIN steitax appeared on. stts,np,et to fol
low the underground t-a!. but without rrcce.s.
D.eg1y. a faithful old butler, was Condemned
70 he hung because re refused to Guide tho
kFIECNehL1
He was rescued from -. roof O, N. ea home
stead by nero;hy;, and Re, toc. took refuge IN
LevelTs boys oaesli.ned him az TO the safCty CT
their father and sister.
This Squire is well. SIR. and II h to Mis-
tress Dolly I owe my NE this night: II
ever there was a Levenis worthy OF the
name IT q. she; but I Will ten YOU all"
He then related ell that had transpirsd.
often interrupted IN his story by bursts Of
indignation from the four ofncers. more
especially AZ Mt. 1egh's traitorous conduct.
Ralph clinched his fist ana muttering. Il
would I had him here"
They sentenced me to be hanged THIS
morning" said Dissory. but God had his
angel ready IN the person Of Mistress Dolly.
and gave her strength to deliver me-" and
he told them how she had effected his e.
cape.
"A right royal lady. and worthy Of her
name" sa!d Colonel Horton. but think you
the search for you win be a strict oner'
Il know It will. and for you. too. sirs!
They will be 50 angered at my escape. be-
cause they are sure I Il know OF your hiding
place; every means win be used to track
you
AS I was crossing the moor. an idea
Aaolrl otAOt1 Ahc az " ShtNhfCN W Leh
not escape 10 France as snugglers-
Zoe Tarrant has q brother at Penzancs
who Il q smueeier. but now tina. I am in
hiding. I do not see how I can let him
know thar we are In need: the place will
be closely watched.
There are twenty troopers. besides the
Captain and that archtraitor. Leigh and II
would be foolhardy for us to make any at
tempt at escape"
Dolly would be the one. II we could get
hold Of her." said Arthur T<vellis. The
idea OF our posing as emueglers Is admir-
able I have no fancy for being caught
like rats IN a trap, as We should be here.
though We should fight for our lives: no
one save she can DO IT: poor father IL help
less IN the matter. What about your sister.
Diggory-could not she be trusted"
Aye. cir: II we could reach her: but let II
bide quiet q bit: there viii be noise emo
when the Manor wakes up on the morrow.
I believe Mistress Dolly will find = way.
She sent another basket OF food as he
pointed It out. 20 we are provided for q
few Gays. I've had neither dinner nor sup
per. and am feeling hungry. sirs."
A good piece OF eirloin nSd q flask Of
wine were soon set before the haitian
SIG Ehf0rlcE. Az tuOAOAbHis tEJCtcl Us
meal. and then heard the whole account of
the late battle from the two Lveilises. and
Colonel Digby's escape from Nottingham
Castle. which greatly interested him.; then.
lying down. they were soon lost in humber.
In the morning Diggory busted himself in
unpacking the well-flled basket sent by
Dorothy. and amongst the provisions. found
= purse OF gold crowns. with a line from
Dame Trot. saying she hoped they would
prove useful.
Ralph's dark eyes grew misty. as he read
the few loving words. and said It was q
noble gift
The cay was past noon. and drowsiness
was falling upon all. when Diggory. who
was keeping watch. was startled by the
boot OF an owl very near the cave.
Tho warning came from his sister. but
before she relates her story we must re-
turn to Trewoof Manor.