Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-01-11


 "Lady Catharine," said the young this anxiety-
 No, know perfectly well whereof I speak Listen, and I'll tell you some what of news. Montague, chancellor of the exchequer, is my warrant for what say to you when tell you that MT. Law is to be free. Montague him. self has said to me, in this very room, that MT. Law was like to be half the salvation of England in these uncertain times. I could tell you more, but may not Only look you, Sir Arthur, John. Law does not rest in Newgate more than one week from this time!"
 Sir Arthur took snuff, his voice at length regaining that composure for which he had sought.
 "I wish you to help him." said Lady Catharine, slowly, "only in that ask you to help me-
 "And if did?''
 And if 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 hotly as he strode to- ward her, "do with me as you like! Let me be fool unspeakable!"
 .Sir Arthur" said Lady Catharine. rising uneasily and standing before him, T must confess to you that I bear certain active part in private plans looking to the escape of MT. Law. have come to you for aid. Sir Arthur, pray God that we may be successful"
 The young man also rose and began to pace the floor.
 Even did Law escape" he began, 'tit 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 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" "Oh, butt you said-but l. thought" "But- said--but you thought-Sir Arthur, do not stand there prating like 8 little boy!''
 You do not, then, keep your pris- oner bound by other letters after he. escapes from Newgate?''
 T do nothing unwomanly, and I do nothing, trust, ign0ble. I go to meet the Knollys fate, whatever it may be. |
 sIady Catharine," cried Pembroke, passionately, 'I have said loved you. Never in my life did love you as do now!"
 5 sI like to hear your worlds said the girl, frankly. "There shall always be your corner in my heart-
 .sYet you will do this thing?''
 q will do this thing. shall not whmper nor repine. I am sending him away forever, but 'tis needful for I his sake shall be ready for what 1 ever fate hath for me-" ."Tell me. then.' said Pembroke, his face haggard and unhappy, how am to serve you in this natter
 Tn this way: Tomorrow night call here with your coach. My household, if they note it, may take your coach for my own, and may perhaps under stand that go to the rout of my Lady swearingsham. We shall go, instead, l to Newgate. For the night, Sir Arthur Pembroke shall serve as coachman. You must drive the carriage to New l gate jail" \ 1 .And 'tis there,'' said Pembroke, I slowly, e.that the Lady Catharine Knollys, the dearest woman of all En- gland, would take the man who hon. orably loves her-to Newgate, to felo- nious1y set free aN felon? Is it there, then, Lady Catharine, you would go to meet your lover?"
 The tall figure of the girl straight ened up to it's full height. A shade of color came to her cheeks, hut her voice was firm, though tears came to her eyes as she answered:
 Aye, sir, I would go to Newgate if there were need!"