Willmar tribune., 1908-12-30
SYNOPSIS.

settling in England The scene is placed.
Just following the revolution, in Caring
.ftas s3n castle IN England. The Carringtons.
TIT, caused by Jealousy. The attentions
qf Lord Darlington to Lady Cecily and
aeS5oa LGra astrathgate to Lady Darlington com,
caste aer e that It. she
Garrlngton and her chum Deborah, an
american girl. met Lord Strathgate at
aWay awe a. M e.. he agreeing to see them safely
castle. but she left him stunned in the
road when the carriage met with an ac-
eldent; en1 b.. She and Debbie then. struck out
Ellen's fight, Lords Darlington and Seton
set out in pursuit. Seton rented a fast
vessel and started in pursuit. strathgate.
mouth. for which Darlington, Ellen and
seton. seton we're we're also headed. by different
Elle9,s El1s4,i,,o $ ship had sailed before her: her.
small yacht to pursue the wrong vessel.
sed Scion sn had
Portsmouth. but his craft ran aground,
Just as capture was imminent. Ellen Won
the chase by boarding American vessel
Strathgate, thrown together by formers
wrecking of latter's vessel. engaged in an
mpromptu NM seu duel. neither being hurt. A
friend Of Seton. then started out in pur-
suit OF the women fugitives. Seton con-
Tossing love for Debbie. Flagship Britain
MIA overlook the fugitives during the
taking to the sea in small boat. Lord
Darlington is ordered to sea with his ship
e ent refuses to go until after meeting
grounds Of Lord Blythedale's castle.
Encounter is watched by Ellen and Deb
bic. who have reached land and are in
hiatng; tdat e. &carrinston & wen bloody con
and Ellen looking on and praying. for the
latter's husband: Darlington, immedi-
ately following the duel, was placed un-
mirars orders and Elien ne ooey who ns had an
sWoOned during the duel, awoke to find
him gone Sir Charles Seton found the
fuglt1ves' fdgnnte r3 proposed to Debbe and was
made plea to the king to spare Car
rington. The king decides to grant par
don after promising Lady Caring
that he would frighten the lord.
CHAPTER xx!.-continued.
yes, your majesty answered Ell.
len, "enough to last me all my life.'
"Why, here's promise of pretty
reconciliation" said the king, with q
rising infection in his voice, turning
to his wife,
The old woman nodded.
Forgive him your majesty" she
said kindly. Il will warrant he will
not forget the experience"
King George was not very brilliant
man. Even Ellen, anxious to view him
in the most favorable light because
of her petition, could see that, but
he had a brilliant idea at that mo
ment. He stood thinking, his plain
face frightening with smile, and
when he smiled he was really quite
winning. He looked so honest, sc
true, and so good, if he were stupid
that Sir Charles and Deborah could
not help smiling with him; beside
it's etiquette to smile and to frown
with the king, whether he be wise OF
foolish.
Ellen did not smile. She had toe
much at stake. She waited in lovely
appeal, tears trembling in her eyes
color wavering in her cheeks, hel
bosom heaving, her hands out
stretched.
II have it." said the king, at last
Rise. madam; your husband shall suf
fer nothing worse than a reprimant
and fright"
Lord Darlington is brave man.
said Ellen, you couldn't frighten him
SIR
mot even with the prospect of los
ing yOu?" returned the king, rathe
shrewdly.
But, sir, that would break my heart
| I want him pardoned that l may hav,
him again." exclaimed the Door wife
! piteously
The king threw back his head an,
laughed a truly royal laugh.
so you shall, my DEAR" he cried
reaching his hand up and patting he
on the shoulder, for she was talle
than he. Leave it to me. My lor,
shall be frightened out of his wit
and yet have you in the end
shall arrange it. Sir Charles
take the ladies to Windsor. Mis-
tress Deborah, when you MARI,
this young soldier here, you becom
my subject. How likes your no
American blood that, mistress?"
"Your majesty" answered Deborah
rising to the occasion and puttin
for the nonce her Americanism in he
pocket, utterly reckless of what Eide
Brewster might think, "since you hav
acted with such royal generosity t.
Ellen-Lady Darlington and her hus
band I mean, l can view the prospec
with eQuanimity."
She courtesied deeply before him a
she spoke.
The king laughed again. He was il
high good humor.
Take care of her, Sir Charlie.
These Americans are of rebellion
breed, you know" ....
"Your majesty" said Ellen, II thin
this will be peaceful couple. Tn
affair began by the reading togethe
by the two of Baxters Saints Rest
| otis a goodly volume, we'll wri,
and by learned and godly man,
said the king. gravely. "and 'tis a goo
omen. You may kiss the queen
hand, If you WILL" he continued, an
this was the sign manual of George
approval of the two women, for ha
he believed Ellen other than she was
he had never allowed her to approac
his homely but beloved little wife
"Now, Sir Charles" he resumed, afte
the obeisances had been performed