The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16

I corrupt human nature has left me. 7
have cast my slough"
Despairing OF changing the mans
IDEAS Peveril sought hts father and
| communicated the startling news to
| him. The two tried to force their way
| from the house. but found themselves
| locked In. At last, however, they
succeeded In getting clear and reach
| ing court, where instant measures
were so well taken that the insurrec-
ton became an impossibiiity before u
| could even begin.
In his story Julian carefully refrain
| ed from naming Bridgenorth. In me
hope that the Major would succeed On ~
escaping before his connection with
| the plot could be traced. But he pur-
sued no such reticence about Chris
tian. who was named also by Bucking-
ham, when that clever peer found his
own neck in danger"
The King at once sent for Christian
ana put him through rigid examina-
ton. The cunning schemer had
plausible ana convincing story ready,
and would have escaped had IL not besn
for Fenella. who had also been breagnt
in. She tried at first to shield hereelf
behind her inability to hear or speak,
huf CharIes. who had observed that
she danced In time TO music. made her
betray herself by a stratagem- Once
exposed, she broke down ana confessed
that she had been acting as spy on
the Countess OF Derby, under Cnrts-
tian's direction. Then she went on
to confess enough Of the plot 70 as
sure CHRISTIANS end on the seanold.
He had listened 20 her disclosures
IN ailencA until she reached thas point.
Then his face grew Ashen and ne erisas
"The daughter has murdered tne "a
theri"
confessed that Fenella was his dAuSh-
ter. although for hts own ends ne had
kept the fact secret even from ner.
my destination is the Tower. ] sup
poser" he concluded. turning 70 me
king.
This must not be-" said Charles.
moved by the scene. you snaii -
aboard a vessel that will take you 70
New England Go. carry your dark
intrigues to other lands"
"And now, George viiiierR" whia-
pered tho King TO the Duke OF Buck
inghan, you have been publicly ex-
cuipated from the charge OF piotting
against me. But, George. ! recognised
your desperate friend Colonel Hood.
the same that tried TO steal the crown
Jewels, among the musicians wncm
you had sent to my assembly chamber
this evening. Since when ~ he rnu-
sicianY You know what ! must needs
believe. Down, down on your knaeas
George, ana aeknowlsdge that you have
abused my easy temper. But you were
the companion OF my exile and the
sharer OF my dangers. I forgive yon
and recommend only retirement to your
country seat"
tion. Charles said eheerfully to the
company:
Here is . plot without drop Of
blood: and all the elements of ro-
nance without Its conclusion. Here
we have wandering princesses and
rogues and men Of rank ana yet ali
ends without either hanging OF mar
riage."
He looked smilingiy at the Countess
of Derby. who had hurried 20 London
regardless Of consequences when abs
learned OF the arrest OF the Peverils.
II beg Your Majesty to pardon
me-" said she. "A marriage 10 not 70
be lacking. There Is certain Major
Bridgemorth who intends to leave Eng
land forever. BY dint OF the Law ns
has acquired strong possession over
the domains of Pevertl which he Is
desirous to restore 10 the ancisnt
owners with much fair land besidNns
conditionally that our young julian
will receive them as thu dowry Of
Major Bridegnorthts only child and
heir. But stout old Sir Godfrey likes
not the round-headed auiauce.
"our royal accommodation sbaA
nut that TO rights.- said the king.
'slr Geoffrey PeveriI has not suffere9
hardship go often at our command
that he will refuse our recommended
tion when 1t comes to make his amends
for all his losses"
King Charles did not speak without
being fully aware Of the unlimited
ascendancy he possessed over the mina
of the old Tory. Within q month the
bells OF Martindafe and Mouikrawsie
were ringins. for the union OF the FAM
flies and the beacon light OF ths castis
blazed high over hills and daies Of tina
great estates whose times Of turmei1
and trouble were at an and.
Next Sundays one-Fage Claaufe
VIII BE "wntherinE Heighfz.s hv
Emily Bronte.