The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-09-25

over himself, but his countenance was
still flushed end bore traces, in the df- J
lated eye n quivering nostril. Of the
recent quarrel in which he had been
engaged He came straight up to US
ana Leaned his arm Upon the huge
oaken beam which ran across the head
Of the fireplace.
Master Heathcote," he said, have
you any other place where you could
lie In safety? Because I must tell you
plainly, for the friendship I bear you,
that you are not safe here"
"Owain!" cried his sister, In aston
lshment at this confirmation.
1T Is too true, Enid" he said, mis-
taking her surprise. II would a thou
sand times that there was no need to
give this warning, but there is"
The door opened onc more, and Sir
Arthur Vaughan came in with soft
step and downcast eye. He shuffed
up to the fire where we stood, and
spread his thin hands to the blaze.
His idea, clearly enough, was to be
present when OWain and I spoke to-
gether, and as we could scarcely make
1t plain that his presence was not. re-
CURED In his own room, we remained
silent. Enid went away at once and
my uncle pursed his lips and stared
into the fire reflectively, as If he a
was shortly afterwards put on the ia
Bile. This was dispatched almost In ST.
lence, and upon its conclusion I with
drew to my own room and began seri-
ously to plan my next steps. After
some thought l resolved to strike
across into Herefordshlre, where I had
friends who would receive me. I had
hung in the wind at first between them
and Naat-y-Bryn, but had finally
chosen the latter as the safer spot.
However, any port in a storm; and
I carefully loaded my pistols, took my
cloak from the hook where it had been
hanging since Slant gave it back to me,
and made up my mind to set out that
very night. 1t was clear, hard, frosty
weather, a bright moon; and White
sock had not moved a hoof for a couple
Of days. We could go far beyond day
break, and so much the better, for the
roads would be quiet. I had lately
ridden much about the surrounding
country with Owain, and knew which
way to march. I had just made an
enc Of my preparations when a tap
came at the door and OWain himself
appeared.
my DEAF Heathcote," said he, In a
low tone of deep vexation, II am
more ashamed than I can tell you Of
the turn which affairs have taken. 1t
seems traitorous to be glad to see you
go-for I perceive your preparations
after the fashion you stood shoulder
to shoulder with me last night. But I
can only say to you that I am rejoiced
hat you lave put my him into prac-
teal service. 1 cannot tell you one
tenth of the things I would, for I have
bound myself with a vow Of conf
dence, given carelessly and without
!. dreaming Of what 1t would cover"
: YOU" I cried, as he paused. do
, not dream for an instant that I could
! connect you with this awkwardness. /
would trust my life in your hands a
hundred and a hundred times. But, as
, you hint, there are other people in the
I matter, and too many for one to stand
: against"
r You are only too right he replied,
: gloomily, land this, a refuge of a thou
: sand, Is denied you."
Fear nothing for me-" l answered,
IT shall cross the marches into Here
fordshire, and lie for awhile in quar-
! tiers as safe as good friends can make
= them"
\ His eye frightened and his brow
: cleared.
i You nave come here to go?" hi
cried. Heaven be praised! 1t has
been like lead at my heart to think vol
$ must go out INTO danger alone"
I 1.-The danger, I fear, is on your side
7 said I. Suppose these savages max
y another descent pom you; I woult
e give my left land to be here to help
|. Il Their sting is drawn" returned
!, Owain; eleven slain and some Of then
y for a surety wounded. 1t is more like
~ LIlci WV oildlA lAA SiiStll l. N1ASAA AhS4S'
e and root out this ancient mischief"
I was about to speak again, whel
u Owain aid a finger on lips n looked
n at me with such ~wide-opened eye
= and face Of earnest warning, that
l. remained silent. His ears, keener thai
mine, had caught a sound without, AM
: he made two or three sharp steps II
q the room, as if approaching the door
T., Then he stopped dead and listened.
listened also and heard nothing save
single, faint creak. Never a sound O
e a football came to my ears, only tn
give of a board under some one
y weight, as they sped away. Owain re
n turned to my side.
IT would dispense with a leave-tak
q ing Of your uncle. if 1 wer you" h
ID said dryly, and, above all, not a wor
again to me or to anyone else Of wher
d. you think Of going"
lie Continued Next Week.)
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