The Yale expositor., 1903-03-13

lpen door frame her beauty for n mo-
ment. She was conscious that she
was lovely. and sho saw tho swift Mt
ing OF Neville's eyelids. and tho look
OF surprised delight which came into
his eyes. She was resolved to DO
charming. and she succeeded. She let
Jane help her 10 remove her hat and
tippct. She let Mrs. Swanham make
much OF her
Then she sat down by Neville. and
he cut her a slice OF the pasty, and
Jane filled her wlne-glass. and Neville
touched his own against Il and wished
her health and happiness. Then they
sang some madrigals. and as the
shades OF evening gathered Neville
began TO tell them wild weird stories
OF the Border-Land. and they sat in
the twilight pleasantly afraid OF the
phantoms they had themselves con.
jured up. drawing close together and
speaking with little awe and finding
even the short silences that fell upon
them very eloquent and satisfying.
There was then no question of Ma
tilda returning that night TO de Wick.
them. and tho servants began 20 build
up the fire and spread the table for
the evening meal.
Where did Charles Stuart go after
Dunbar" asked Jane.
He went nOrthward 20 Perth. For
a little while he held with Argyle and
the Kirk. but the Covenanters drove
him too hard. They told him he must
purify his court from all ungodly fol-
lowers. and so made him dismiss TWEEN.
ty.two English Cavaliers not cody
that Is. not alvinistic-onough. Then
Charles. not willing 10 endure their
pious tyranny. ran away To the High
lands behind Perth. and though he
was caught and persuaded 10 return.
he did so only on condition that his
friends should be with him and fight
for him"
why should the Scots object TO
that" asked Mrs. Swafham.
Because" answered Neville. these
men were mostly Englishmen aad
Eplscopalians; and the Wings and
Covenanters hated them as being too
often reckless and wicked mon. full OF
cavalier saucincss. In return, Charles
Stuart hated the Wings and Covenant.
crs. made q mockery OF them. and. u
Is said, did not disguise his amuso.
meut and satisfaction M the defeat OF
the cody army az Dunbar
And how did those godly men re.
gard CROMWELL" asked Matilda with
urdlsguised scorn.
They troubled US a little I'm tho
West" said Neville. and Cromwell
marched the army 20 Glasgow. and ON
the next Sabbath day the preachers
rallied at him from every pulpit In that
city ono of them met the Lord Con
cral on the street and attacked him
with threats and evil prophesics. |
would have shut his lips with blow.
hut Cromwell said 60 me- Let him
alone. he Is enc fool. and you are
another. and the very next day he
made friends with this preacher. and ]
met them coming down the High
street together in very sober and pleas
ant discourse. After beating these
Wings we'll at Hamilton. we went into
winter quarters at Edinburgh. and
Cromwell is now staying at Lord Mo.
rays house In the Canongate.'
He ought to have taken his rest in
HolyrCcd Palace" said Jane.
Il am glad he did not, replied Ne
vile. TITS enough 10 fight the living
Stuart. why should he run into mortal
danger by invading the home OF that
urucky family? a man sleeps in his
dwelling placc-and when he sleeps he
a al the mercy of the dead
Not go" caid Jane. The good
maa Is AT Che mercy Of God, and IL no
sleeps. his angel wakes and watches.
Z VIII lay me down In peace and take
my rest: for 70 Is thou. Lord only,
that malcst me dwell In safety.
Neville looked steadily 81 her as shc
spoke with such a glad confidence, and
James face crew rosy under his gaze,
while Nevillcs Smile widcned slowly.
until his whole countenancc shone
with pleasure.
ITO be Continued1