The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-12-17

from any one OF the three. Frances
grew more and more tired of this dole
ful journey, so woefully begun. plac-
ing the blame on her own weary shout
6ers for the most part but now and
then filled with q growing hatred Of
the stolid figure in front, who never
once turned round, never once slack
ened the pace, never once made in
quiry Of any kind.
At last the nearly level rays Of the
evening sun glorified the towers of the
gray minister, transforming them for
the moment into piles OF rosy marble,
and the walled tower was spread out
before them. They came to Rsotham
Bar, and here for the first time man
at arms questioned their right of way.
Armstrong silently presented to him
the blood stained pass, bearing the
signature of the man of iron.
The man at arms stood aside and the
trio went up the Gathering street until
they came to q house of entertainment
once called 1.-THE Kings Head" with
picture of Charles on the swaying |
sign, now slightly changed to represent
Fairfax, a good Yorkshireman, while
the lettering had been obliterated and
1.-THE Fairfax Arms" painted over it.
The leader of the expedition ordered
the best apartment In the house for the
lady, and sat where he was while the
bustling landlord assisted the fatigued
. traveller to dismount. Armstrong and
old John saw to the disposal of the
r horses, then the young man walked to
the minister and around it, noticing ev-
erywhere the ravages of the late siege.
I The town had not yet recovered its
: arrested prosperity, and most of the
: people he met were heavy footed sol
t diers and citizens in somber dress.
l. York had been royalist to the core, and
t now calamity seemed to brood over 1t.
Armstrong made his way to MERGERS
o shop in the main street.
my garments" he said to the OBJ
sequious proprietor, ARE somewhat
t. stained, and l would renew them"
l. In the privacy of the back room the
/ change was effected, and presently
u William Armstrong stood as gay and
comely man as could be found In all
b England, superbly attired, with filmy
% lace futtering at neck and wrists.
The gloom of evening was en- the
town when Armstrong returned to the
d, inn and sought Frances
3 The young lady was partaking Of thu
N repast prepared for her In the priyat'
v parlor set aside for her use, said tn
lg landlord in answer to his guests IN
We quiry On being shown to the doc
re Armstrong knocked on the panels ant
II was admitted by old John, who was Il
Oh attendance.
H. The girl sat at a table and looked u
~ with surprise, not recognizing her Wis
III tor in his new finery, thinking som
al stranger had mistaken the room; bu
sy seeing who it was as he advanced, sh
ny turned her gaze away from him an
er gave no greeting. If he came to apol'
es gize now, it was too late, she said
no herself. and his first words Shove
ar that this was indeed his purpose.
iot MADAM" he said with courtly i
clination of his head, which obeisanc
'ur 1t flashed across the girls mind, ha
re been purchased with his fresh accoute
sea ing. a thought that almost brought
no smile to her lips, which she hoped
'op keep firm-"madam, / crave your pa
'ht don for my unseemliness of temper
mo day. l am at best an uncouth perso
en-. travelling at the head Of my own me
lnu who question neither words nor &C
ora of mine, and so have led me into t
vi gruff habit of expecting obedience a.
not censure. l am no squire or dam'
sly as there is little need to tell you, for
me ready you know 1t from this days {
am perience of my ways, but l am deer
Is grieved that fell so far short OF
VIII courtesy which is your due, and tn
you will forgive my lapse Of manne
In had hoped we might part &c
friends"
VIII "Partr' she cried in sharp teri
IN and those wide black eyes of h
lne quickly turned to meet his search
III gaze. She had never anticipated 81
an outcome of their quarrel as Il
you nor dreamed that it was easily posi-
shiy for him to circumvent all her plans
lded withdrawing himself from her CO
pany. Instantly the dread col
6lu- ouences of such determination on
hted part-and she had had glimpse OF
)wly rosol,tenass -loomed ND before
oi every little disagreement between u
sinking into nothingness before
no fearful alternative.
rela- 81 fear overrated my power OF 81
lie ing you," he continued, land fol
,pls- for the moment how slight was my
ouid ouaintance with your family. N
and chester, and not oxford, is my dest
their tion, and l shall make for that Z
the tomorrow before you are astir.
last country is not nearly so disturbed
sur exnected 70 find II, and the roads
un- perfectly safe-indeed, you know
Inn. route better than |. This pass Is a I
ht to potent document and will open e
sat gate leave IL with you" He pl