The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1908-12-09
CHAPTER xxI.-continued.

Yes, your majesty" answered FL
len. enough to last me all my life"
why. here's promise of a pretty
reconciliation" said the king, with a
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 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. so
true. and SO good. II he were stupid.
that Sir Charles and Deborah could
not help smiling with him; beside.
tbs etiquette to smile and to frown
with the king, whether he be wise or
foolish.
Ellen did not smile. She had too
much at stake. She waited in lovely
appeal, tears trembling in her eyes.
color wavering in her cheeks, her
bosom heaving. her hands out
stretched.
81 have It," said the king. at last.
Rise. madam; your husband shall suf-
fer nothing worse than a reprimand
and fright"
Lord Darlington is a brave man.
said Ellen. you couldn't frighten him.
sir
Not even with the prospect of los
ing your" returned the king. rather
shrewdly.
But, sir, that would break my heart.
! want him pardoned that may have
him again." exclaimed the poor wife.
piteously.
The king threw back his head and
laughed a truly royal laugh.
so you shall, my DEAR" he cried,
reaching his hand up and patting her
on the shoulder. for she was taller
than he. Leave it to me. My lord
shall be frightened out of his wits
and yet have you in the end.
shall arrange 1t. Sir Charles.
take the ladies' to Windsor. Mis-
tress Deborah. when you marry
this young soldier here. you become
American blood that, mistress?"
Your majesty" answered Deborah.
rising to the occasion and putting
for the nonce her Americanism in her
pocket, utterly reckless of what Elder
Brewster might think, since you have
acted with such royal generosity to
Ellen-Lady Darlington and her hus-
band / mean, l can view the prospect
with equanimity."
She courtesied deeply before him as
she spoke.
The king laughed again. He was in
high good humor.
Take care of her, Sir Charles.
These Americans are of a rebellious
breed. you know,
Your majesty" said Ellen. 81 think
this will be a peaceful couple. The
affair began by the reading together
by the two of Bakers Saints Rest j"
"'Tis a goodly volume. well writ.
and by a learned and godly man,
said the king, gravely, land It's good
omen. You may kiss the queens
hand, II you WILL" he continued. and
this was the sign manual of Georges
approval of the two women, for hal
he believed Ellen other than she was
he had never allowed her to approach
his homely but beloved little wife.
Now, Sir Charles" he resumed. after
the obeisances had been performed,
take the ladies' to the castle and
await my return. Send one of my
gentlemen-in- waiting to me by the
way. after you reach the castle.
Ladies, l wish you good morning"
The king. like the little gentleman
he was, doffed his hat CALAMITY to the
two ladies' as Sir Charles. saluting pro-
foundry, led them away.
A great weight was taken from Ell
lens heart The king, who possessed
the power of life and death over his
soldiers and sailors, had promised to