The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-04-04

between Lady Darlington and Lord
5~trathgate. :
CHAPTER W.-Additionai attentions
OF Lord Darlington 70 Lady Cecily and
Lord S~trathgate to Lady Darlington COM (
PEELED the latter to vow that h would I
leave the castle.
CHAPTER V.-Preparing to flee, Lady
Darlington and her chum Deborah. an
American girl, met Lord Strathgate at
two a m, he agreeing 70 see them safely
away.
CHAPTER VI.
Lady Ellen Takes FlIght.
"Now. win yoS toll me your plansg"
began Strathgate as the three descend
ed to the mall.
Presently, presently" whispered
Ellen. We must got out Of sight and
sound Of the house"
Where shall we go!~
THE arbor fs the nearest and safest
place Of concealment"
strathgate led the way rapidly along
the wall Of the terrace and In q few
moments the three fugitives gained
the shelter OF the arbor where they
could talk without risk Of being over
heard.
what next9" he said to Ellen. who
had stopped overwhelmed at the
thoughts brought back by the place
where she had seen Lady Cecily In
her husbands arms
We must have horses Snd q We
hicle Of some kind" shs said.
Would not a post chaise dor
There are thres of US. my lord"
answered Ellen.
Does Mistress Deborah go with
you then?" said ~strathgate, much sur
prised.
Certainly. DO you think I would
leave her alone with the people yon-
der?"
Il see" returned the earl. who was
very much annoyed and put out BY
the inHiction Of this third party in
what he had fondly hoped would be
tete-a-tete fight.
There was no help for T. however
He trusted to fortune to assist hin
10 dispose Of Mistress Deborah later
Where shall We get this carriage?
in the stables, Of course"
-But-the coaohman and tn
groomsgr
1T happens" said Ellen, that som
i Of them are away for the night. be
\ Heye there are not more than tire
stable boys at home and the coacl
man. The boys are devoted to me
j The goodman will have TO be PEI
suaded."
s. "And how win you persuade him!
queried Strathgate. 'Bribe himf"
III THAT would hardly be possible" r
= turned Ellen. Il shall hope thi
4hesem-sho touched the pistols
her belt-"may influence him."
Would you kill himT
aThat would scarcely be necessar
with your assistance we win bind az
gag him. They are bound to discov'
our flight anyway, and all we a (
is to prevent their giving any alar
= until they are sought for In the NOR
ing which will give us q fair start
Il see,r returned Strathgato, p
would you not better let me underta'
this part OF the adventure! 4
scarcely woman's work"
yes. yes" urged Deborah Z
,ne him 90 alone"
Not at all" returned Ellen, e
- get Il you please that am . womal
-That were impossible" murmur
strathgate gently.
FOR l a use these weapons p
hapa as well an a man." went on
lady calmly.
@How about the houndsf" querI
B strathgate.
sTheir kennels are far remo'
nom the stables and / do not thl
they viii give US trouble. Now, Il
q are to get away tonight, we m
y hasten. Ny lord. are you armed7
]. "As yourself, returned Strathg'
drawing aside his cloak and show
sword and pistols.
"This WAY them said Ellen, L
sa ing as II herg we're the right uno'
ri toned.
liz She was thoroughly familiar y
the lay Of The land and the local
OF the stables. The coachman
was unmarried, slept IN q house
4 himself. Entrance was easy 81
the door was not locked. Debc
6 stayed outside IN the deep SHADOW
4 little porch while strathgate
Ellen entered the room There va