Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-22

to that stretch Of heathiand which borders
upon the northward heights Of the city, and
thence. looking down through a break in the
woods, they beheld many lanterns clustered
together and above them a loom Of crimson
in the sky, as q red star shining above the
city OF their desire. And 1t was here, while
still speaking of their intention, that they
overlook others upon the road. and SO en-
countered as sorrowful a spectacle as any
which the journey had given them. For
hereby ar old man, seated upon a gray
horse, was being carried by the sherif's
men to judgment; and asking of what cir
cumstance he was, the men answered that
It was Master Latimer, the bishop of Wor-
cester. being taken to his trial upon a
charge OF heresy.
Now, those in the north had heard hut
little at that time OF any being accused
for the faiths sake, nor was II known to
them that Parliament had mad new the
forgotten statutes of heresy which were OF
Henry's reign. The new queen, men said,
would practice her own faith, and leave
all men to theirs: in which belief Roy OF
Calverton. caring as little for pope as for
devil, set out with confidence TO mock
the fears Of those who warned him. But
now, when he rode at the good bishops
side, he remembered the friendly words,
and began to ask the old man. very cur
iously, as 10 that which was charged
against him. Upon which Master Latimer,
protesting that he knew not. II so be thai
the faith OF Christ were not q felony, went
on to wonder hat a man should ride into
London when he might ride out Of II.
I'VE 60 to 9 place OF danger, sirs, and
God knows what OF his justice shall be
our portion hereafter. II may be that this
England Of ours must sorely need those
who know best how to befriend her. ]
speak as Il IL given to me, The time is
passed when any servant OF the Lord and
Master may hold his place or cloak that
which Is entrusted to him"
He vent on to tell them how that Parlia-
ment had recalled the statutes, and how a
prying spirit was abroad. each man asking
Of his neighbor. not OF his love OF charity
but Of his massing, and Of what he said
and did In the company Of the priests. Yet
so gentle was his word and so readily
they found q fathership of his counsels
that even his guards gave a willing ear
and bade him not to be silent,
BE OF good faith, for In that shall your
justification be, masters. Let no mar
compel your aye when the book has writ
ten nay And for me grieve not at all
lOT L uVaI my MdoNCI NOlCCt anu hSN
shall / turn back when He Is calling me?'
they answered him. God guard thee
Master Latimer, and bring thee to thy
home again" and be, IN turn. gave then
blessing; while for Roy Of CAlverton anC
Lady Barbara. his wife. he added a word o.
prophecy, saying that he would sooner heal
Of any other road than the one which car
ried them 70 London city.
"A place OF peril, sir would even on
should say to you, turn back. seek you
home again. even as the wise men wer'
warned In the visions. Nevertheless.
speak in ignorance. which ye may not &C
count good friendship"
He looked at my lady. the record says
and. observing her youth and prettines
and the fear which possessed her. he bad
her be OF good cheer. and the city's lights
now shining very clearly In the vale helo,
them. ali cried. London. London.' an
even the horses pressed on with lighte
step as though yonder was the goal Of thei
desire.