The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-02-22

of very rarely acco1nplishes its object James
Grahans and two Chambagses gFsre tortured and exc
euted; so his mureerers profted little. Ny grand
Sir Alexander Boyd beheaded his brother
and nephew suffered forfeiture. think have shown
that violence is usually futile"
Not So" answered Catherine your grandfather
I1nrde-s5 tbA FIscls noIeIss - stiii t5 b1.
his word of honor for had given Douglas safe
conduct. yet he profted by his act and crushed my
& see. Lady Catherine, that you are too well
versed in history for with you success
laugh win, therefore restrict the inquiry to
the present case as wise people should. Ten me-
what is your true object-revenge and my death.
It could not wiring concessions from you because
you could not make good those concessions unless
released you dare not release you because dare
7 foresaw your dificulty and so told vorr sister
that, having far. you could not retreat. The
it may best be accomplished You have made the
tactical mistake of foreWarning me- I cannot under
stand why you did not mount my horse beside
est Did this not occur to you. Lady Catherine?"
1T did but there We're objections Your horse
gaoped rderless to Stirling; your body would have
been found by break of day, and we but few hours
march from Stirling Here 1 expect you TO lie I'M
discovered in this locked room till we are safe in Eng
THAT is clear reasoning" commented the king
impartally, 'but have you looked beyond? Who win
be throne? I neither brother
sister; my two uncles died before was born and
PSIsn lin Sou -, ma 49,
follows? Who is heir to the throne?'
1T matters nothing to me-" said Catherine firmly
whoever rules Scotland could not be greater enemy
to my that you are"
blow will bring consequences you do not look for and
that your kin, exiled in England, viii find the
stroke savage one LOT tnenn- lou -orget tnaI the
stern king of England my uncle, and this rela-
that as may, It viii be secret that Douglas
committed the murder And think Henry VII
t 10 Ss nl slain me in the forest - s at1 bust
is hut an dyed I
sorry to appear adversely critical but such is
opinion and confirms me in the belief that women
should leave steel and state alone
II dare not let you go" reiterated Catherine NV.
said the beginning On the other hand.
make concession, under coercion, that would
life. You see, We are both cowaroiy. each In q
different way. And now, having come to the abso-
should turn your mind to the difficulties that
front you I, you see, am also armed
The king as he spoke took from his douhlet
ee smile rrsced his lirs as he ran his thumb along
the edge. and glanced up the in time to
notice their CONSERVATION at this new element in the
IF you enter a tigers cage you should expect
touch of his claws; Lady Catherine. your task is
more another Of danger against you and it IS
my sincere WISH taI N me slrge 70 come you my
not be too severely handicapped Whle the issue or
contest is still in doubt. sister viii assuredly
vent your contemplated crime my killing OF you
think it right that you should not be called upon to
say I admire your determination as much as I
admire in another way the LADY lsao ts leaning
larger door and place it with sister outside on
ladder so she cannot alarm the garrison"
But have not withdrawn it, said Catherine
quickly. MY sister must not leave this room she
viii bring interference"
Then" said the king calmly. as he rose and took
it impossible for her 10 open the way into the hall
he opened and before eths of the women could pre-
his action grasp mixing Of his design
he stepped outside key n hand and thrust to their
THE two girls looked at each other for moment
cf1n0 ia nlq n n IG-Er
GATHERINGS face anger struggled with chagrin Each
was quick the sudden consequences Of this
turning of the tables the helpless prisoners
in remote portion of the castle, within its
walls being acquainted with their whereabouts The
king insulted, hoodwinked all but murdered.
at liberty free to ride the few short leagues that
Law between Doune Stirling. before dayhreak
the fortress would in hands Of an overwheln-
awed stiffness an unexpected sound came to them from
the outside; the sound Of endeavoring TO sup
be is bad enough. but to be made the subject
of levty too much for the dauntless Catherine.
80 10 tears- taars Of bitTer hIniIiaTion and Ta9
Ladies" said the king from the outside. It beg
that you viii allow to the door" But re-
cefvfng no answer the bolts were drawn once more.
James again entered the apartment and gazed down
upon fair proud heads, crowned with rudy hair.
Dear ladies' said the king. forgive my I'M
timely mrth Both you matters much too
seriously little laughter is necessary in this world
Ny Lady Catherine. told you that / could grant no
vanished and I enter this free Of my own
VIII Tell me, my grL What IS II you want. Inc
resembling of your fathers exe2 Tt is granted The
granted. Safe conduct to England It is granted.
The privilege of remaining in D0une2 1t is granted.
But DO not ask to rescind Punishment against
Archibald Douglas. Earl OF Angus. for that shall not
concede. The Douglas ambition. and not the Scot
fish king. has wrecked the Douglas family bOtn
Black and Red But far as concerns your own
immediate kin. with one exception, shall give you
anything you like to ask
Catherine rose to her feet, threw back her au-
burn tresses, and said cuTtfy:
I'VE ask nothing but the privilege OF leaving the
country you rule
The king bowed.
'And you Lady Isabel?''
ST 20 with my sister and my mother"
ct grieve at your decision. ladies' and for the
first time in my life envy England IN getting ad-
vantage poor old Scotland. while hope viii not
be irreparable. for I trust you viii return. But II
such be your determination. then in peace and in
the daylight. Your journey shall not be molested by
me- But before add fnality TO intentions
Think it would be but fair to inform your lady
mother that the king is anxious TO be of service to
her. perhaps she may be content TO accept what
daughters apparently too proud TO receive
James placed the key more in the lock. and
turning TO Catherine. said
MY fair antagonist. bid good night
He stretched out his right hand. and she with
some hesitation and visible reluctance. naced hel