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


communion Of men and knew little
OF the yagaries of the other sex. whom
ne mad ever regarded as the more talk
auye. And so through Yorkshire the
silent progress continued.
This is not unlike some parts Of Scot
land" he said at last, in an i'll fated
attempt to revive conversation which
ne did not recognize as dead and be-
yond his power to resuscitate. The
girl refined in her horse, and Bruce |
stopped through sympathy, old John
Mating, that tho respectful distance he
kept might not be decreased. Frances
held her head high, and there was a
sparkle Of determination in her eye.
II was best to begin right, and she
would put this persistent man in his
place, a task already too long delayed.
And perhaps the putting of him in his
place would lessen the clamor of her
own conscience.
"Sir, who are your was her amaz-
ing inquiry.
"MeY gasped Armstrong. 'T'm q
Scotsman"
Perhaps l should have said, what
are your
you mean Oh, Pm a drover-a
dealer in cattle"
did my brother tell you who ann"
'He told me his father was the late
Earl of STAFFORD
Yesterday was grateful to you for
the aid you afforded my brother. as
should have been grateful to my serv-
ant if he had occupied your place, but
| should not have forgotten the dis
rance between nat servant and my
self. Strafford's daughter does not
recognize drover as her social equal.
/ ask you to take the position l set
for you when began this journey"
'Do you mean, madam, that l am to
. ride with your servant?"
"That is what l mean"
81 have no objection in the least
From the conversations we had togeth
D err be shows himself man Of knowl
: edge and lover Of horses, which is al
easy passport to my liking"
81 am glad his company is so mucl
+ to your taste, and shall be obliged t.
e you if you fall back with him, as
% wish to ride alone"
+ THAT will I not do under command
for, although may cherish old John
r conversation, cannot admit the CLAIM
Of superiority you set up. l am drov
er, l said, and 80 your ancient Kin
Alfred might with equal truth hay
!" dubbed himself baker, If old tales ar
true. l am William Armstrong of GIL
nochie Towers, lord Of the lands Q
J. Langholm, Dalbetht, Stapil-Gortowl
" Shield and Dalblane. l can trace M
III lineage as far back as any noble
To- England and come to my ancestr'
- thieves as soon as they. In courtes
w we Armstrong; are the equals of an
nu Highlander, and in battle we have nev'
turned our backs on them. The castle
Ia of my clan line the river Liddel, an
eil when | ride with my friend, the Ea
LUZ of Traquair l ride by his side and n
ler with his followers"
10 "Sir, you overwhelm me with yo'
q. GRANDEUR said the girl loftily, I
'ar ioiced to find herself in what promise
me to be a quarrel She was human, al
tn thought 1t would prove easier to r.
Fps an enemy than a friend. II thong
Is the crowns Of England and Scotlal
ar were united, but see l was mistake
ms travel with the king of Scotland, al
no he is doubtless on his way to Oxfo
TO confer with his brother, the king
BIN England"
MADAM, l go to greet his males
len Charles, and If he dare to address
In as you have done l will tell him l
Tor more king of the border than he
Use king of England. and my saying v
iue' be true"
an Frances Wentworth bowed low
vas mock humility
by "Your highness of the border, '
hen YOU permit me to ride In your ira
ped I know | am not worthy, but ask
he boon that | may seek consolation
for, communion with my servitor."
Idle MADAM, you may ride where
ord please" gruffiy replied the thoroug
licn angered Scot. tingling with woun'
AZ pride.
lan' "Sir, l thank you" replied the m'
ne en-. bowling again, ''and | am dellgn
the that you should exhibit to one SO 10
ned as | an example of that courtesy
the which you just now boasted.
In To this the indignant man made
get reply, thus changing his former T
tions as regarded conversation
be urged on his horse, and She after =
Ing. inc awhile and seeing that John W.
annroach no nearer, also went on
ard thus the three kept for the DAY I
girl new relative positions. Unheeded'
ming sup passed the meridian ana at
we're abe was reused to sense OF her
He roundings by the stopping OF her
ring ouided horse before a roadside
hint, Armstrong, his black steed brougl
e IN ! staudstlll across the highway
r,oidly upright. and be said when
with thus unexpectedly looked at him
e o. something OF startled appeal ID
" eyes; a,a .a,