The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-25

uKNAL SUMMER FICTION sUPPLEMENT-sAT,
ooh, I'm doomed man. doomed mani" he groaned.
Nonsense, Tom; the doctor quite agrees with the
stranger that your wound is not dangerous,
7 was not thinking Of the wound that does not mat
ter"
at taken
shot,. The girls hands frightened his.sCrom
well himself repreved last night, but conditions
sentence still hangs me- and I'm helpless y
it, all thru my folly. Oh I have been
needless fool! With incentive not to take risk
7 have walked b1indIy-'
Eyes, dear: tell how aid you The
stranger will do anything done in Ok
ford going there specially Grand and he looks
The lad drew away his hand, turned his face to the
groaned again.
Cannot you trust him?"
"Trust he cried impatiently Frances Frances.
it is against him am going to Oxford. The lis
spy, carrying message king. is interfering in
quarrel that should be Of his and his life
already forfeit, indeed the with my own.
But price of my life thwarting of him. The
king will him commission. 1t is that document
him, by if necessary, by cunning
possible. I give every aid reach Oxford
but the way back was to gain possession of this
commission and to ride to Cromwell with it. then life
and promotion mne and I lie here helpless
trussed fowl
"a loathsome treacherous task for to put upon
the shoulders of boy
look you, it's by meeting treachery
with treachery. Armstrong has right in this
test and his means new blaze Of war with the
of thousands innocent lives. It means the
sible triumph of the king who murdered father and
sbility his land again. if he holds
that fatal instrument, for the whole is watching
IF were his dearest friend could do him no greater
service than puron the document of doom he will
. his feet north again.
What you want to do?',@ asked the girl in
voice. her eyes staring into her hand trem
bling with apprehension what she knew intuitively
be required of her
Frances dear; took journey alone to
London to see our father AGAIN you VOW Went the same
lasting the thrice perjured
monarch Will you refuse to set out shorter X
petition my sake only altho the saving of
worthless life will be effect of but to
overturn what is perhaps the final plot of our fathers
slayer, las already deluged the lard with blood.
Will not help to bring speedily that the
kingdom yearns for, only peace possibe?"
it, said quietly, rising, STOPPING and
kissing him. He chung to her hand with the tenacty of
the weak and helpless Frances, he said, hurriedy,
remember you protected by CrowmelPs pass,
fear In of need the army, part
of it. must stand ready to aid if call it.
Old John will ride behind and look after Attic the
pass mentions only, sweeping that they will
doubtless take it to include servant Any subordinate
hesitate before he delays carrying broad
permit from Cromwell himself"
Eyes, yes; shall meet with difficulty, be
sure already talked much, and the doctor
will Goodby Tom. Get speedily well, and
hat will be my reward, for I swear to you, by our
wells the kings parchment Kissing him again. she
tore herself away from him.
"send Armstrong me-" parting words.
Armstrong entered the room shortly after Frances
had left it.
doctor is despair your spent with
you, and he is at this moment Gliding her Me he has
threatened with drest penalties if exceed scant min
So shall just have to bid farewell and be off,
wishing you quick recovery
Armstrong, said the boy, huskiy, my sister must
take the Oxford road and remedy my default Will you
be her comrade there back?'
CAS- faithfully ever belted knight attended fair
lady," replied Armstrong his eyes suddenly ablaze
John will attend her, and am your good sword
will protect her if need be-
"You may take oath that
give you the pass which is safe conduct for you
DOT II, H. Ii
not, your might shield him Manchester"
my will shield far Manchester and this
will appropriately convey your sister and her
servant"
Eyes, yes. That, course, it should be- My head
spinning, my thought astray''
After Manchester will manage way Be
not uneasy that. I give you the Scot
gentleman will your sister if she
own