Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-02

on me out OF her pale face, while | smiled at
her across the room.
You will give no news of your associates"
says Sir Charles.
Il have none to give" said indifferently.
and whistled to show them | cared not.
Sir Charles rose. Captain Pearson" said
he, you will give the pleasure of your
company at supper ere you start on your ride
And no doubt your men would be glad of some
refreshment in the kitchen. This is a satisfac-
tory business which His Majesty will much
appreciate"
| had one glimpse of miss at the doorway
ere she vanished, and then l was marched
from the room, along stone passage to the
rear of the house, where the kitchen quarters
lay. By this time they had secured me with
a rope, and | was trussed like fowl. and help
less. Yet I'll warrant | would ha been equal
to them all, had the occasion required it. even
without But you shall hear
There was much talk and excitement in tho
kitchen over my capture. all the servants com
ing to have peep at me. while the troopers
were drinking But | sat quiet, considering
way. Now, the way had was as sure way
as you might ask but will say nothing of it
more, but come to the entrance of miss, who
came into the kitchen timidly asking for the
cook, and shrank back when she saw me.
Is that the rebel?" she said in a fearsone
loud whisper, and one of the men answered her.
He looks desperate man." says she. aud
inquired if l had fought.
Twas of no avail. mistress" says the fell
low, we naQ MIN IN a Trap prett1ly.
oh" says she shuddering. q am afraid
of him! He should be put in a prison"
He can do no HARM" says another
He might escape" says She. and turned to
the cook Have you not lock to your pan
try" she asked: He would be safe there
The troopers looked at her. And you would
be freer,' she added.
To be sure the pantry hath walls like a
prison. said the cook Put the ugly fellow
there"
At first there was some demur: but miss
made as if twas settled. and hustled about.
sending the cook to prepare for my reception.
But said nothing. simply following her with
my eyes.
And after a little, the chief of the troopers
having inspected the pantry, it seemed they
feet, and led out of the kitchen and into a
farther room that was scullery. Here was
the pantry, dark square hole with never a
window to light it. Miss hung about and the
door was locked on me.
There says she. now he is secure, and
you had best keep the key
l heard the feet withdrawing and presently
all was still But in a little there was a tiny
sound. as of another key grating in the lock.
and then l was aware the door was jar But
the darkness thick l could see naught.
Then a soft, small voice called to me gently
Sir, l have brought knife. The door to
the garden lies on the left and is on the LATCH
and your horse is without tied to holly bush"
l ShufHed along to the entrance, and my
hands met hers. | took the knife and then
to my amazement felt my hand raised, and
the touch of soft lips on my fingers. But she
said no word more. And in another instant
she was gone.
DAMNED thought l. there's heart and
courage and sweetness there. and It's wasted
on the cockere'
In thirty seconds had the door open to the
garden, and, sure enough Calypso was await
ing me under the trees, and whinnied low as [
greeted her. l mounted and made for the back
of the garden taking the wall that fenced the
park and as the mare got into her stride |
looked back at the lighted house settling into
the night Miss had saved me, though twas
true l could ha done it myself.
WELL" thinks l, I'm glad l saved the
cockerel for her, if she wants him, bless herr"