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

me window with the butt Of his whip.
and when that functionary appeared,
s~trathgate boldly ayowed his name
and title and said that he was riding
forth on a wager with my lord; that
he would be back IN the morning. He
held up a handful Of guineas and babe
the keeper peremptorily to come out
ana open the gate. The startled man,
having no reason to suppose that any
thing was wrong and recognizing my
lord as a guest Of the house, did as he
was bid. ~pocketed his guineas and
piled back into bed again, marveling
much ere he dropped asleep at the
ways Of these gentlefolk. The blinds
of the carriage were drawn and he
had no idea that he was promoting the
escape Of his masters wife and her
friend.
The road from the lodge gate ran
for about half a mile through the park
until it Joined the main road. Ports
mouth lay 70 the eastward, to the
westward was Plymouth. Having
passed the lodge successfully, Ellen
raised the blinds Of the carriage and
looked out upon the familiar scenes
flying swiftly by them. for Strathgatt
had put the bays into a fast trot anC
the light carriage was going forward
at a rapid gait. In q short time thel
came to the main road. Now ElleI
knew the way perfectly. She wa
greatly astonished, therefore, to SCI
Strathgate turning to the right Sh,
lowered the window and thrust he
head out once more.
MY lordp she called.
~strathgate scarcely checking tn
pace Of the horses leaned back
listen.
I'VE wish to go to Portsmouth"
! $50 you said" returned my lord.
well, Portsmouth lies to the lie
! and you are taking US to the right"
. you win be safer at my castle
i, Somerset than at Portsmouth, I thin
4 my lady"
But l don't wish to 90 to your ca
i tie" cried Lady Ellen angrily.
"And do you imagine. my dear La
!. Darlington" chuckled Strathgate, wi
was greatly amused over the situatio
); .4A ! hs=e sun awav with you fro
il your husbands house to defend you
need be by sword and pistol from 20
husband. for the sake Of handing y
q over to some American sailor
Portsmouth
"a my Iordl" exclaimed Ellen, thE
N derstruck by this open intimation
the earls feelings.
" aYou must have seen that 10
is you" continued s~trathgate COO
ed enough, and in short | am taking J
en- to my own house. | shall know b
be to hold you safe there"
,g- "You villainl" cried Ellen, WI
he Deborah, overwhelmed with the hor
nd Of this revelation, for the conyersat
tut was quite audible to her, nearly IA
ed within the carriage.
It'll Etrathgate laughed.
nd my lady" he said. you might
al. well make the best Of It. You h
rec fed with me and you are in my haI
icy The world win give you credit
lad nothing aside from me. My affec'
dly will protect you"
Ind Ellen had been fumbling at her
II while this was spoken and in a Il
her passion she suddenly reached up
be- arm and discharged her pistol ful
nea the earl. He had just time. cato
hey ! glimpse Of the shining steel Of
lied barrel In the waning moonlight
ERE throw himself aside when the b
hey whistled by his ear. The stai
he horses bounded into a run at
his and for q few moments strathgate
all he could do to control the
ton "The vixen!" he murmured.
i Il III tame her when | get her TO st
lere gate house."
on He succeeded in quieting the NJ
Iven somewhat, but did not dare to
and them to a slow pace lest Ellen 81