The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-11-04

I ask you In all honor, askSyou* on the
hilt Of that sword which ] know you will
never disgrace, why did you thus f1out the
Lady Catharine KnoAys? Why did you
scorn her and take UP with this woman
yonder in her stead?"
"Sir Arthur" said John Law. with
trembling lips, II must be very low In
deed in reputation, since you can ask me-
question such as this"
But you must ansWer!'' cried Sir Ar
thur, land you must swear!'
IF you would have my answer and my
oath, then I give you both. I did not do
what you suggest, nor can conceive how
any man should think me guilty Of 1t. I
loved Lady Catharine Knollys with all my
heart. Twas my chief bitterness, keener
than even the thought Of the gallows
itself, that she forsook me in my trouble.
Then, bitter as any man would be, per-
suaded myself that cared naught. Then
came this other woman. Then well,
was man and a fool--a fool Sir Arthur,
a most miserable fool! : livery moment OF
my life since first saw her, have loved
the Lady Catharine: and, God help me,
do now!' -. y; =. ...<- ,,..
Sir Arthur struck his hand upon the hilt
of his sword, You were mare lucky than
myself, as I know said he, and from his
lips broke haH a groan.
Good God!' broke out Law. LET us
not talk Of it. 7 give. you my word OF
honor there has been no happiness to this.
But come! We waste time. Let us GROSS
swords!''
'Wait. Let me explain, since we are IN
the way Of it. You must know that twas
within the plans Of. Montague that Lady
Catharine Knollys, should be the agent or
your freedom. WIS pledged to the Lady
Catharine to assist. her, though, as you
may perhaps see,~ sir and Pembroke
gulped in his throat as he spoke twas
difficult enough, this part that was as
signed to me. It was IT, Mr.. Law, VINO
drove the coach to the gate, the coach
which brought the Lady Ca thartne. Twas
she who opened the door Of Newgate jail
walk past that woman coming there as
she did, with such IA, purpose!"' l-..
At hearing these, words, the tall figure
of the man opposed him dropped ana
sank. as though under 9some fearful blow.
He staggered to, a nearby support and
sank weakly, to- a. seat his head falling
between his hands; his whole face con-
vulsed. 49,. = 2 :yEI$S &C. ~ "a. l.
CROSS seas in -. search T. Of me!
God hath indeed found me out apd
given me my punishment. Yet ask Goo
to bear me witness that knew not the
truth. Come, Sir Arthur! Come, be-
seech you! Let us fall toy ~. ..,.,
i Il shall be no mans executioner Tor ms
sentence upon himself II could not ngne
you now" His eye fell BY chance hans + upon
"And here he said; see! You are al
ready wounded" - K.
"'Twas but one woman's way Of show
Ing her regard" said Law Twas Mary
Connynge stabbed me- as......E'-
But why?"
NAY. l am glad Of It, since it proves
the truth of all you say. even as IL
proves me to be the most unworthy man
in all the world. Oh, what had IT meant
to me to know. the real love! God! How
could I have been SO blind 3 =.
",Tis the ancient puzzle. " E4 -
.Yes!" cried Law. '.And let us, make
an end Of puzzles! Your quarrel sir,
admit is just. Let us 50 on
."And again I tell you, Mr.. Law, re-
piled Sir Arthur, that I will not fight
you" ~
"Ther, sir, :" said Law, dropping his; own
sword upon the grass and extending his
hand with broken smile, !" tbs who am
your prisoner $50
= 49,. rro ho .coo+iorod 10 m orrovv 5ss