Churchill standard. (Fallon, Nev) 1903-1908, 1906-07-28

neavy sword which hung at his sad
dle-Dow; but Terlake carried in front
of him the high wlvern-crested bassi-
net, Ford the heavy ash spear with
swallow-t pennon, while Alleyne
VAS entrusted with the emblazoned
p pniI95a; a the her Lady ISrd kori hr5dIa rode her FER
me would see him as far as the edge
OF the forest, and ever and anon she
turned her hardlined face up wistfully
To him and ran a questioning eye over
his apparel and appointments.
L trust that there is nothing forgot"
she said. reckoning to Alleyne TO ride
ON her farther side. Il trust him to
YOU, Edrieson. Hosen, shirts, cyelas,
basket on the left side of the mule.
His wine he takes hot when the nights
are cold, malVoise or vernage. with
as much spice as would cover the
thumb-nail. See tina he hath a change
If he comes back hot from the fitting.
There is goose-grease in a box, if the
weather. The purse l a already
given YOU, Edrteson, continued the
lady. 'rhere are in 1t twenty-five
marks. one noble, three shillings and
for one man to carry. And / pray you
To bear in mind. Edricson, that he
hath two pair of shoes, those of red
leather for common use. and the others
with golden t%oechains, which he may
wear should he chance to drink wine
with the Prince or with Chandos.'
My sweet bird" said Sir Nigel, I
am right loath to part, but we are
now at the fringe of the forest, and
1t is not right that | should take the
chatelaine too far from her trust
But, oh, my dear lord h cried,
with you for one f%urlong further-or
one and a half, perhaps. o may
spare me this out of the weary miles
that you Will journey alone
Come then. my hearts comfort" he
answered. but / must crave 4 gage
from thee. 1t is my custom. darling,
and hath been since l have first known
camps, townships, or fortalices as |
may chance to visit, that my lady-love
being beyond compare the fairest and
sweetest in C~hristendom. should
deem it great honor and kindly conde-
seenslon IL any cavalier would run
three curse against me with shar-
a lady whose claim he was willing
to advance. | pray. you then, my fair
one of those doe-skin gloves, that l
may wear it as the badge of her whose
servant / shall ever be"
"Alaek and alas for the fairest and
would fain be for your lear sake. my
lord, but old | am and ugly, and the
knights would laugh should you lay
lance in rest in such a cause
"Edricson," quoth Sir. Nigel, you
have young eyes and mine are some
what bedimmed. should you chance
to see a knight laugh, or smile, or
even look, arch his brows, or purse
his mouth, or in any way show sur
prise that l should uphold the Lady
Mary. you Will take particular note
Of his name, his coat-armor. and his
lodging. Your love, my life's desire!'
The Lady Mary Loring slipped her
hand from her yellow leather gauntlet.
and he, lifting it with dainty rever-
enee, bound it TO the front of his velvet
cap.
TT Is with mine other guardian
anseis,' auoth he. pointing at the
saints medals which hung beside it.
And now, my dearest. you have come
lar enough. May the Virgin guard and
prosper thee! one kiss" he bent down
from his saddle, and then, striking
spurs into his horses sides. he gallopcd
1T top speed after his men, with his
three squires at his heels. Half a mile
i%nrther, where the road topped a hill.
they looked back, and the Lady Mary.
on her white palfrey. was still where
they had LEFT her. A moment later they
were on the downward slope, and she
had vanished from their view.
ITO be Continued Nert Week.