The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-03-10

that sometime the day would come
when-my faith! Lady Catharine, the
day has come row when feel 1t my
right to demand the cause Of anything
which troubles you. And that you are
troubled is plain enough. Ever since
this man Law"
There" cried Lady Catharine, RATS
ing her hand. 81 beg you to say NO
more"
But will say more! There must
be reason for this"
The face Of the young woman flushed
in spite of herself, as Pembroke strobe
closer and gazed at her with stern
ness.
Lady Catharine," said he, slowly,
Il am friend OF your family. Per-
haps now l may be of aid to you.
Prove me, and at the last. ask who was
indeed your friend.'
1--WE have had misfortunes, we of
the family Of the Knollys," said Lady
Catharine. This is, perhaps, but the
fate of the house of Knollys. 1t Is my
fate"
Your fate!" said Sir Arthur, slowly.
Your fate! Lady Catharine, | thank
you 1t is at least as we'll to know the
truth"
Pick out the truth, then, Sir Arthur,
as you like it. am not on the wit
ness stand before you, and you are not
my Judge. There has been forsworn
testimony enough already in this town.
Were 1t not for that. Mr.. Law would
at this moment be free as you or L."
Sir Arthur struck his hands together
in despair, and, turning away, strobe
down the room.
"Oh, see it all we'll enough" cried
he. You are mad as any who have
hitherto had dealings with this mad
man from the north"
The girl rose to her full height and
stood before him.
1T may be am mad" said she. 1T
may be the old knollys madness. If
SO, why should l struggle against it?
1t may be that am mad But ven
ture to say to you that Mr.. Law Is not
born to die in Newgate yards. My life!
sir, If l love him, who should say me
nay? Now, say to yourself. and to
your friends-tO all London, IL you
like, since you have touched me to
this point-that Catharine Knollys is
friend to Mr.. Law, and believes in him,
and declares that he shall be freed
from his prison, and that within short
space! Say that Sir Arthur; tell them
that! And if they argue somewhat
from 1t, why, let them reason 1t as
best they may"
The young man stood, his lips close
together, his head still turned away
The girl continued with growing en-
ergy.
Il have sent for you to tell you that
Mr.. Laws life has value in my eyes
And now, say to you, Sir Arthur, that
you must aid me in his escape"
Lady Catharine," said the young
man, turning toward her. this illness
this anxiety"
mo, know perfectly we'll whereof
speak! Listen, and III tell you some
what of news. Montague, chancellor
of the eXchequer, Is my warrant fol
what | say to you when tel$ you that
Mr.. Law is to be free. Montague him
self has said to me, in this very room
that Mr. Law was like to be half the
salvation of England in these uncertain
times. could tell you more, but may
O,,l hrth ohp
Law does not rest in Newgate more
than one week from this time!"
Sir Arthur took snuff, his voice al
length regaining that composure for
which he had sought
81 wish you to help him." said Lady
Catharine, slowly, "only In that l ask
you to help me-"
And If did,"
And II you did, you should dwell in
a part of my heart forever! Let it be
as you like"
Then" cried the young man, flush
ing suddenly and holly as he strobe to-
ward her. do with me as you like!
Let me be fool unspeakabe!"
"Sir Arthur" said Lady Catharinc
rising uneasily and standing before
aim, Il must confess to you that
bear a certain active part in private
plans looking to the escape of Mr.
Law. have come to you for aid. Sir
Arthur, l pray God that we may be
successful"
The young man also rose and began
tC pace the floor
Even did Law escape" he began,
1T would mean only his flight from
England"
True" said the Lady Catharine,
that is all planned. The ship even
now awaits him in the Pool. He Is to
take ship at once upon leaving prison.
and he sails at once from England. He
goes to France"
But, my dear Lady Catharine this
means that he must part from YOU"
"Of course, it means our parting"
ooh, but you said-but | thought"
But | said but you thought-Sir
Arthur do not stand there prating like
a little boy!"
you do not, then. keep your pris-
oner bound by other letters after he
escapes from Newgate?"
IL 10 nothing unwomanly, and | do
nothing, l trust, ignoble. I go to meet
the Knollys fate, whatever 1t may be-"