Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-27

forgotten the distance between that serv-
ant and myself. Strafford's daughter does
not recognize you as her social equal l
ask you to take the position l set for you
when l began this Journey
Armstrong; face became very red, and
then all color left 1t this pronouncement
went on. HIS back stiffened. and although
he spoke with measured calmness. there
was thrill of cold anger in his words.
II am William Armstrong of Gilnochie
Towers. Lord of the Lands of Langholm,
Dalbetht, Stapil-GOrtOwn, Shield and Del
blame. I can trace my lineage as far back
as any noble in England. and came to my
ancestral thieves as soon as they. In cour-
tesy we Armstrong; are the equals of any
Englander, and in battle we have never
turned our backs on them The castles of
my clan line the River Liddel. and when
ride with my friend. the Earl of Traquair,
1 ride by his side and not with his fol-
lowers.
"Sir. you overwhelm me with your gran
deur" said the girl 1oftiy. rejofced to find
herself in what promised to be quarrel.
She was human and thought 1t would prove
easier to rob an enemy than a friend. L
thought the crowns of England and Scot
land were united, but l see l was mis-
taken. l travel with the King of Scot
land, and he Is doubtless on his way to
oxford to confer with his brother, the King
of England"
|. The indignant man made no reply, but
urged his horse to the front. and she, see
ing that old John would approach no
nearer also went on, and thus the three
kept up their new relative positions all day
long.
At last the nearly level rays of the sun
glorifed 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 way. Armstrong
silently presented the blood-stained pass
bearing the signature of the Man of Iron.
Enter"
The trio went up the Gathering streets
to house of entertainment once called
THE Kings Head" but now named 1.-THE
Fairfax Arms" Armstrong ordered the
best apartment for the lady and then made
his way to MERGERS shop.
MY garments" he said, ARE much STAIN
ed and would renew them. But 1 would
have you garb me like a shepherd In yon
rusty browns and drabs. Have you no
clothing fit for gentleman"
The mercer looked sharply at him. hest
tatingly for moment. and then, satisfied
With his scrutiny, replied:
Il can show you some goods that you
may buy at your own prices and also at
Your own risk
He brought forth from their concealment
rich garments of cavalier fashion, which
he handled as If he feared them.
The gloom of evening was on the town
when Armstrong emerged, brave in superb
attire. with filmy lace futtering at throat
and wrist. He had not gone twenty feet
before a stern officer planted himself
square in his path.
"Who are your" came the curt demand.
"A friend who has been looking for you.
The shops closing and l am purposing
to buy pair of pistols like the one whose
butt l can see in your belt. may need
your help to open a gunner's booth for
me-
you speak lightly"
There is need of that when 1t grows
dark"
Fellow, you shall come with me and ex-
plain yourself
d. my explaining. And as the day is fad
ing read that while it still holds" Arm
strong handed him the pass and the officer
scanned it suspiciously.
ITO Oxford he muttered. IF you are
not on the road between Carlisle and Ok
ford. you are at least in the costume for
the latter sink of iniQuity."
YES and 1 have the pass to bring me
there. Do you dispute it?''
NO"
Il am glad of that, for you would come
into collision with Oliver Cromwell II you
did Now give me your aid toward fire.
arms"
The officer turned with him and walked
down the street, beat at the door of the
gunshop and saw the desires of the strang-
i er fulfilled. Then he accompanied him to
the door of the Inn. bidding him goodnight
The young lady was partaking Of the re-
past prepared for her in the private parlof
set aside for her use. said the landlord in
answer to his guests inquiry. On being
shown to the door Armstrong knocked on
the panels and was admitted by old Holm
who was in attendance.
The girl looked up in no surprise. but