Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-06-17

, of twilight had come up: unit me
/ coach 0ith four horses and two pos
tilionS came prancing and paving ut
Il great rate of speed out of the wood
TO the heath; until a little weakened
fine gentleman. who had doZed i'll his
bed until long past noon for fear of
encountering certain other gentle
man, had risen leisurely, dined with
relish. set out from the Queen and
Aruchoke only after being assured that
tie other gentleman had gone off on
ruined horse back TO Carrot lane In
the hopes of obtaining suitable
mount, which same was not TO be had
short of the ten mile return; until the
little gentleman, then, thrusting his
face out of his coach window as the
vehicle came 10 a sudden standstill.
spoke.
is this the health he asks, with
blinking eyes and a SILVER.
Yes Sir Robin. Farnham heath, SIR"
answers one Of the positions.
Your pleasure, Sir Robin?" asks
the second man respectfully. quoting
his horses
well" returns the little baronet, IF
you think we can gallop across faster
than those devils could overtake us,
say. proceed. If not He glances
back over his shoulder.
To tell the truth, the gentleman from
Kent considered himself as betwixt
two very impending fires. and it's safe
to say he dreaded Sir Percy de BO-
huns possibility at his back as much,
II not more than he did the robbers in
front of him.
Were In the best condition. Sir"
returned the man. land fifty minutes
ought to take us out Of all chances Of
danger"
"Unless," replies the master. again
casting an apprehensive eye to the
rear they might close in on us from
behind"
mo fear, SIR" cries the lackey. "Onr
pistols are loaded and cooked. With
your own rapier, pistols and the blum
derbuss, Sir Robin. we should"-
whats that" exclaims the second
man. eyes bullying. as with the handle
Of his whip he points to the fallen fig
ure by the brookside.
"Zoundsw cries the first, rising in
his seat to peer.
"'Sdeath!' squeaks Sir Robin, pull
ing down the coach sash. ION with ye,
you devils! On, say" humping i'm
patiently on the pane with his signet
ring.
mo fear, sir; no fear, Sir Robin"
sxclaims the second man, jumping tn
the ground and inspecting her lady.
ship. Its only corp"
Are you sure?" opening the door
cautiously. Sure"
AYE. Sir Robin, a QIality corp, sir.
Mayhap shot down by them vagabones
out Of the heath. Had l best See II
there's any life left in the young gen.
tleman. sir?"
Sir Robip descends from his coach.
pistol In one hand, drawn napier in
the other.
Keep an eye on the lookout, James,"
he whispers to the position, who re-
mains in his seat, and the baronet
minces in and out Of the tall grasses,
shaking the dew daintily from his
sprawling feet, until he gains the spot,
where his man kneels above the pros
trate form.
"Ugh! says he, turning aside his
head in a species Of disgust. Il never
could abide the sight Of the dead"
Twas the very first time In his life
he'd ever had a chance to behold such.
He amt quite cold yet, Sir Robin"
says the position. There's flicker to
his eyelids. sir. Look"
The baronet looks. Out Of his hands
tumble rapier and pistol.
"'Slife" he cries, down on his knees.
feeling at her ladyship's pulse. pulling
his flask from his pocket and trying
vainly to pour the liquor between the
firmly shut lips.
AS he tries. the little gentleman's
wits work nimbly. which they could do
on occasions. and. not stopping even to
wonder ut his discovery. only to &C.
cept instantly as fact that his lady
had been struck down while pursuing
him, he is SO overjoyed at the beauty.
sentiment and opportuneness Of the
adventure as to be scarce able to re-
strain his elation, even in the face Of q
serious swoon.
Into the coach at once, James," he
says. raising her ladyship's head him
self. Your gentlest endeavors and a
guinea apiece to you," nodding to the
other as between them they carry the
limp form to the coach. IF you bring
me to Kennaston castle before cur
few"
"Never fear. Sir Robin II the young
gentleman only holds out for a single
hour. / swear. sir. In the teeth Of all
the highwaymen I'm the kingdom. we'll
have you there"
Tut, tut" says Sir Robin. smiling,
no longer restraining an expression Of
his happiness and triumph. rs he
makes ready the rugs and cushions
within to receive the burden James.
for the moment, bears alone
"Tis no young gentleman. you
rogues. TITS my Lady Peggy Bur
goyne. my bride that is to be. Wait
moment, Thomas. while l spread this
shawl; and. James. look you sharp be-
hind us. for there's a gentleman in
pursuit Of this lady would kill me on
sight IL he can"
TO BE CONTINUED.