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

power resuscitate girl refined in her horse and
Bruce stopped thru sympathy; Old John hating that
the respectful distance might not be decreased
Frances held her head high and there sparkle of
me ner eys - was uest 70 n task
already too long delayed And perhaps the putting Of
him in his place would lessen the caOr of her
science.
Sir, did brother tell who I am?" she asked
"He told his father the late earl of STAFFORD
yesterday I was grateful to you the aid
afforded brother should been grateful to my
servant II ne mad occupied your place. put snouo not
myself. stranord's daughter recognize as
her social equal ask you to take the position set
for you when began this journey"
Armstrong; face became very red and then all the
stiffened altho spoke with measured camness,
there thrill of cold anger in his words.
II am William Armstrong of Gilnochie Towers, Lord
of Langholm, Dalbetht Stapil- Gortown
Shield and Delbane. trace my lineage as far back
noble in England and came to my ancestral
thieves they In courtesy we Armstrongs are
the equals of any Highlander, and in battle we have
turned backs them The castles of my clan
the river Liddle, when ride with FRIEND
he earl of Troquar ride by his side and not with his
followers"
Sir you overwhelm me your grandeur" said
girl oftily rejoicing find herself in what promised
be quarrel She was human. and thought It it would
The of England and Scotland united, but
mistaken. travel with the king of Scotland,
he doubtless his Oxford to confer with
his brother, the king of England"
The indignant made reply, but urged his
the front seeing that old John would
approach also went and thus the three
kept up their new relative positions all day long.
the nearly rays the gloried the
towers of the old Minister and the walled town was
spread out before them. They came to Bootham Bar,
and here, for the first time, man-at arms questioned
their right of Armstrong silently presented the
bood-stained pass bearing the signature of the Man
of Iron.
up gathering to OF
entertainment once called "The Kings Head but now
best apartment for the lady and then made his to
MERGERS shop.
would renew them But would not have you garb me
like shepherd in rusty browns and drabs. Have
yon clothing fit for gentleman?" e.:
The looked sharply at him, hestating for a
moment and then, satisfied with his scrutiny replied
IT show you goods that you may buy at
your prices and also at your risk.
He brought forth from their concealment rich
ments of cavalier fashion, which he handled he
feared them. s...,.. ~. s 1c,r
The gloom of evening was on the town when Arm
strong emerged, brave in superb attire, with fmy lace
autterng at throat and wrist He had not twenty
before stern officer planted himself in his
path. - 4..y.
~'Who are you?" demand.
"a friend who has been looking for you. The shops
closing and purposng to buy pair of pistols
ike4the one whose butt can see in your belt may
need your help to gunner's booth for me-
"You speak lightly
There is need of that when it grows dark -
Fellow, shall come with and explain yourself"
mot You shall with and do my
still hods' Armstrong handed him the pass and the
officer scanned it suspicously.
"To Oxford he muttered eff you not on the
road Oxford you at least in the
costume for the latter sink of inquity.''
YES and have the pass to bring me there. Do you
dispute it
mo. '5@5 @sf
II am glad of that for you would come into col
lsion with Oliver Cromwell if you did. Now give me
aid firearms ''
The officer turned with him and walked down the
street. beat the of the gunshop and the de-
sires of the stranger fulfilled. Then he accompanied
the door of the inn, bidding him good night and
unlighted
The young lady partakng Of the repast pre-
pared for her in the private paror set aside for her
said the and in to
On being to the door Armstrong knocked the
panels and admitted by old john who was in at
tendance
The girl looked up in surprise but gave him only
scant greeting.
MADAM. he said with courtly bow, II crave your
pardon for my unseemliness of temper. at best
but unco person.
and unaccuston1ed I squire danes,
as you seen, but deeply grieved that fell
far courtesy which is due and trust
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