The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-09-13

Because. excenency, you did not
give the signal
If had, what then?"
He was a dead man before he could
move an arm, or your finger was on
the table again
You have done we'll That is what
I like-eXact obedience and no panic.
Keep your lips closed. Go and tell
your colonel to come here"
The man withdrew, and Cromwell re-
sumed his walk, making no comment
on the brief dialogue. William blew n
long whistle; then he laughed little.
When the colonel came in Cromwell
turned to him and said:
rs that malignant brawler. chaplain
to Lord Ruby. in the cells yet?"
Yes, EXCELLENCE
Tell your men to clear out the
chapel at once and light it. There are
some stores in IL, E~think. And bring
the reverend graybeard to me.
In a few moments the colonel re-
turned, accompanied by an aged cler-
gyman. who. despite his haggard and
carewOrn look and bent shoulders, cast
glance of hatred at the general.
which seemed to enutle him 10 the cpl
thet Cromwell had bestowed upon him.
To this silent defiance Cromwell paid
no attention, but said to him:
Sir, you may earn your liberty to-
night by marrying two young people
in the chapel
That viii I nOt,r returned the cler-
gyman, stoutly, Sand all your tyranny
cannot comDel me TO do So
The wench," continued Cromwell.
unmOved, you already know. She is
Frances Wentworth, daughter of the
late Earl Of STAFFORD. The groom
stands here before you; William Arm
strong, a Scot, who had but lately
carried a message from the man
Charles at Oxford to Traquafr on the
Border. I should hang him. but he
prefers the moose you can tie to the
one my hands might prepare"
The old clergyman looked at Arm
strong with an interest he had not dis
played on entering the room.
Have you, then, seen his gracious
majesty. the kng?"
Yes, reverend sir, and but a few
days ago"
And carried his message safe
through these rebellious hordes now
deseCratinS the land2'
There was some opposition. but l
won through thanks to my horse
And thanks, no doubt, 70 your own
loyal courage God bless you, sir, and
God save the king. The lady you have
chosen is worthy of You, as you Of her.
IN AFOQ shattered Temple L VIII marry
you if its walls remain
When the colonel came in with Fran
ces, the girl turned a frightened look
upon the group when she saw who
stood there.
oh" she cried impulsively, Il told
you not to come
lis you who are to obey, not he"
said Cromwell, harshly. He has come
for YOU VIII YOU marry him."
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floor and did not answer him. Even in
the candle light her cheeks turned rosy
red.
Come. come" cried Cromwell. inn
patiently. yes. or no. WenCh?"
4 viii not have her so addressed by
any spoke up Armstrong, stoutly,
stepping forward; but the girl flashed
a glance from her dark eyes on the
commander.
Yes" she said with decision. then
directed her look on her lover, and so
to the floor again.
Are there candles in the ehapel?"
Yes, excellency," replied the col
onel.
Bring some of the officers. I think
I witnesses are needed. and your regi-
mental book, if there is signing to be
done. Twill hold them as fast as the
parish register, j warrant Then TO
the clergyman. Follow me, sir and
the rest Of you"
With that Cromwell strobe out and
led the way to the chapel so hastily
converted from a storehouse to its for
mer purpose. The old divine took his
place with the young people before
him, the group of officers in the dim
ness near the door. Cromwell, how
ever. stood near the girl
Slip off one of your rings and give
il 10 this pastor he whispered to her.
We are short of such gear here, and
! ! doubt if your man ever thought Of
Frances, without a word, selected
from the number on her fingers that
which had been her mothers wedding
ring, and handed it to the clergyman.
Dearly beloved, we are gathered to-
gether here in the sight of God and in
the face of this congregation to join
together this man and this woman in
holy matrimOny. which is an honorable
estate, institutde By God in the time OF
mans in2ocency. signifying unto us
the mystical union that is betwiXt
Christ and his church; which holy
estate Christ adorned and beauti6ed
with his presence. and first miracle
that ne wrought in Cana of Galflee."
As the sOnOrOus words resOunded 10
the ancient chapel the old man
Strengthened himself the former anger
in his face gave way TO a benignant
expression, and his attitude took on
all the grave dignity Of his calling. He
went on with the. service until he
came to the words:
Who giveth this woman to be mar
ried to this MANI
Cromwell stepped forward and said
I brusquely. I do.
The clergyman seemed to have for
gotten the commanders presence, and