Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1903-11-27

"II1EL duullIdl udu lully uldtuEcO
his plans during the night,
SsNSNNI and was prepared to make the
- assault upon the Notifications
OF ONeilIs honor at the most con-
ventent season. In order to have a
clear field for his operations, he had
dispatched his son upon an errand
which would necessitate his absence
until the evening. 1t had been with
his full knowledge that his captive
had been allowed to meet and converse
with his ward. He trusted more to the
Vaccinations Of that young woman to
effect his end than to any other known
agency, in fact
Beauty and affection when allied
have ever been most potent weapons,
even when used to promote the cause
Of treachery and dishonor. Not that
the admiral himself would have done
anything he considered dishonorable.
He would rather have cut off his right
hand. which had done such stout serv-
ice for his king; he would sacrifice his
life. his sons life, anything. rather
than leopard it, but he would not hesi-
tate to cajole the young Irishnan into
betraying his leader IL he could.
Though he should despise him II he
acceded to the terms he would propose,
yet he would not refrain from making
use Of him even to his own undoing, II
possible. Twas the custom Of war,
and the obloquy which in similar In
Stances has ever been heaped upon the
tempted has not seemed to attach It.
aelf to the temrtsr under such condi-
tons.
Still the admiral did not rejoice in
the situation, and he could not make
up his mind Just how much 1t was
necessary to offer. He had rather an
uncomfortable feeling that he could 60
very far and then not succeed after all.
Yet the greatness Of the stake for
which he played, he thought, would
Justify his action, for the person Of
John Paul Jones was certainly more
coveted than that Of any other man
who had ever warred against the Eng
ush flag. The governor had under his
immediate command two excellent
frigates-the Scraps, forty-four, and
the Scarborough, twenty eight-and IL
through his planning and foresight
they should capture Jones and his
ships he might aspire to any honor In
the gift Of the king.
GOOD morning. my dear marquis"
he said pleasantly as soon as the young
lieutenant was ushered into the Office.
Good morning to your lordship," an
swered O'Neill bravely.
II have sent for you to give you the
run Of the castle today" continued the
admiral, much to the prisoners sur
prise. II shall be occupied with prep
arations rendered necessary by the ad-
vent of your friends the Americana,
and urgent business required that I
dispatch your acquaintance. my son,
on an errand which will keep him
away until evening. Meanwhile I
leave you TO the tender mercies Of my
ward. the Lady Elizabeth. In the even
ing 1 shall have something of great i'm
portance to say to you. You will give
me your parole. of course, and trust
that you may have a pleasant day"
I'm the presence Of Lady Elisabeth,
cir, all moments are hours of pleasure.
I can never sufficiently thank you for
your indulgence. You have crowned
the victim with chaplst Of roses be-
fore Offering him upon the altar" an
swered the bewildered officer. He sus-
pected something, but in the thought
Of another day with his hearts desire
he resolutely put aside all other things
-one day. in the strain Of life, 20 much
gained!
''Never mind about the altar now, !"
said the admiral. Enjoy the day, and
perhaps the termination Of It may 1t
1ts beginning"
Such a day as the two young people
passed together comes not often In
earthly calendars. There was one sub
ject which was forbidden them by hon.
or and discretion. They therefore talk
ed Of other things and thought only Of
that, and the restraint in which each
was held made their true opinions az
open to each other ~ the day itself.
They wandered together about the cas-
tie walls. gazed out upon the sparkling
sea and allowed themselves to dream
that the day would never end. They
forgot the black future and Aved only
In the 1eeting moments Of the present.
IT'S the habit Of youth and love.
When the night fell they separated
reluctantly, to meet again by her ap-
pointment in half an hour in the great
hall, for what reason he knew not. That
she wished it was sufficient for him.
There had come into Elizabeth's head
. quaint conceit. She wished to sur
prise him. AS she left him she ran
hastily to the ancient wardrobe in her
private apartment, in which, with the
prudent forethought Of her ancestors,
her mothers wedding robe was laid
away in sprigs Of lavender. Hastily
dofing her own garments and assisted
BY the skillful fingers Of her maid, she
arrayed herself therein.
The body Of the dress was of heavily
brocaded white satin, worn over mod
crate hoops; the bodice was cut low
and square across the neck and shout.
ders and terminated in a pointed
stomacher Of delicate pale blue, laced
over the front with silver cord. The
short, rather full sleeves edged with
priceless lace left the sweet young
arms bare to the dimpled elbow. The
overdress or pannier. looped with gold
cord on either side, was of a fugitive
shade Of pale wild rose; the dress