The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-16

 execution of a warrant. Julian begged to be permitted to accompany his parents to London, whither the officers were mak- ing preparations to remove them. Major Bridgenorth advised him quietly to go with him, and within a few moments the family was separated.
 As soon as they were out of earshot of the London officers Bridgenorth told Julian he would have to remain tempo rarily at Moultrassie Hall, and offered the young man his parole. which Peveril gave for 24 hours
 Arrived there, Julian was overjoyed to hear the voice of Alice. He did not, how ever, get an opportunity to exchange words with her, for he was ushered into an apartment where sat half a dozen stern-faced persons in the black dress which was affected by the Puritans of the day They gazed at him stolidly while Bridgenorth ilnparted the news of the evening to them in a whisper Among the party Julian recognized with a start man whom he had seen during his journey under far different auspices. He had accosted him on the road. where he had introduced himself as one Ganlesse, and far from being the Puritan that he now appeared, he had then proved himself jovial, hard drink ing, high living, boisterous blade who had held wild revels till dawn with an- other boon companion whom they met in an inn.
 Ganlesse, now attired in the pinched velvet cap and the band-strings worn by the ultra-religious to betoken their con- tempt for the licentious manners of the court of Charles the Second, showed no sign of recognition, and in the devotional exercises that followed his voice was raised higher than that of the rest
 The dull, long evening, full of prayer and rantings, passed at last and Bridge north took Julian to his room As soon as the door was closed he whispered; You are discovered intriguer a spied spy, who carries messages between the Popish Countess of Derby and the Cath olic party in London. It will cost you your life if you come before a Protest , ant jury. But, oh. Julian, why need I deny 1t? My heart yearns for thee. At
 
 | thee a chance to escape. The postern i gate is unlocked. You will find your horse | in the stable. will give you credit with !; friend in Liverpool He will help you out of the kingdom.''
 1 T am not guilty of the charge" said Julian, nor is the Countess guilty of in- triguing. I will stay to aid her and my 1 parents"
 You are mad" said Bridgenorth "Ev- erything is known. We not only know that you are bearer of letters, but even | the words said to you by the Countess are known to the authorities"
 He repeated them and Julian was amazed to find that it was no idle boast. They were, indeed, the very words the Countess had used.
 Despite this he persisted in refusing to flee and Bridgenorth left him angriiy. He was not. however, to remain pris- oner.
 | Among the dependents of the Peverils was quick-witted. daring fellow, Lance outram, the gamekeeper. Unable to help Sir Godfrey, who had been removed un- der heavy guard, Lance raised band of reckless fellows like himself and at- tackled Moutrassie Hall with such impu- dence and energy that though one of his men was shot dead, he broke into the house and had the inmates penned in the hall, while other assailants threw fire- brands that soon started a fine blaze.
 Threatened by death from weapons or fire or both, the besieged had no recourse ] save to surrender. The assailants prompt- ly agreed to save the burning house and cease hostilities in return for pledge of indemnity and the surrender of their young master. Bridgenorth agreed re- luctantly, urged by the rest, who had no stomach for being spitted and roasted Both parties at once turned to heartily to put out the fire after which Julian, ac- companied by Lance, took the road TOT London.
 Fortune played Julian kindly trick within "A hours, as if repenting of her previous hard knocks. In an inn al which the two stopped on the evening following the rescue he saw, without being seen himself, the very fellow wno had been so thick with Ganlesse when they met on the road from Liverpooi. lie was sitting over wine with fashionaDie 1 beribboned, scented young exquisite whose conversation plainly showed nm to be young noble of the royal court