The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-06-20

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a fastened Here to Take the Blame
Upon Myself, Sir"
that Elder Brewster could see how
she was bearing herself now, Il went
with her"
Good" exclaimed the king, with
evident satisfaction in his voice and
manner, but pray, why did you go
gates reputation
Your majesty" answered Ellen, 81
knew naught of 1t. He had been kind
to me. l told him that l wanted to
get to Portsmouth and take a ship for
the United States. He promised to take
ne there, but instead started to drive
S to his own estate. Mistress Slocum
nd | escaped from him, took a boat
ly the sea shore and made the best of
,ur way to Portsmouth harbor."
"We paid for the boat we took, your
majesty interposed Deborah again.
We'll, what next?" asked the king,
milling a little at the American girl.
Lord Strathgate pursued US to
Portsmouth by shore and Lord Car
.ington followed him. They met. My
husband knew that l had gone with
Lord Strathgate. Words passed be-
tween them. There was a challenge
and a week ago they fought at Blythe
dale hall. Mistress Slocum and l we're
there, and"
did they fight in your presenter
interrupted the king.
I'VE we're concealed in some bushes
whittier we had retreated for rest un
til we could arrange to continue our
Journey, sir"
"And you saw the duelY"
Yes, your majesty" answered FL
len. He fought like a hero, sir, and
for me-
"Then what happened?"
Then he was arrested and taken
back to the Britannia"
"And what next?"
II fastened here to take the blame
upon myself, sir" said Ellen, sinking
again to her knees, "and to beg that
you win pardon my lord and restore
him to duty"
Hath he had lesson enough, think
your"
"Tll answer for it that he has, your
majesty" said Sir Charles.
and have you had lesson enough?'
demanded little George, looking down
quizzically into the upturned face OF
the woman kneeling before him.
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
rising infection in his voice, turning
to his wife.
The old woman nodded.
Forgive him your majesty" she
said kindly. q viii warrant he viii.
not forget the experience"
King George was not a very brilliant
man. Even Ellen, anxious to view hin
in the most favorable light because
/, Of her petition, could see that, bu.
he had a brilliant idea at that mo
ment, He stood thinking, his plaiT
face Frightening with a smile, anC
when he smiled he was really quit,
winning. He looked so honest, s,
true, and so good, if he We're stupid
that Sir Charles and Deborah coul'
not help smiling with him; beside
It's etiquette to smile and to frowI
with the king, whether he be wise o
foolish.
Ellen did not smile. She had to-
! much at stake. She waited in loyel,
: appeal. tears trembling Ia her eyes
Z color ~wavering in her cheeks, he
bosom heaving, her hands Out
stretched.
II have It." said the king, at last
Rise, madam; your husband shall sui
y for nothing worse than a reprimanI
[ and a fright"
Lord Darlington Is a brave man,
8 said Ellen, you couldn't brighten hin
i sir
mot even with the prospect Of lo'
e ing your returned the king, rattle
shrewdly.
eBut. sir. that would break my hear
| want him pardoned that may hay
( him again" exclaimed the poor Wifi
2 p%iteously.
\ The king threw back his head an
laughed a truly royal laugh.
$50 you shall. my dear" he CRIED
reaching his hand up and patting he
on the shoulder, for she WAS tale
, than he. Leave It to me. Ny Tor