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charming. duchess hat you rode into
Tumbridge at break of day with the
Widow Brooke on he pillion, you will
De grateful for my rejection Of your
offer" She turned to Robin with q
submissive air that made at least one
smile, II will plead no more
with you. Robin. but IL I must leave
you. swear to return to me and 1 will
be true to you IL 1 have to wait SO
years"
h threw her arms round his neck
ana drawing his face down to her,
kissed him with passionate abandon,
then bursting into tears, sobbed out,
II you can leave me now, Robin, fare
WELT"
There is a limit to the powers OF en-
durance of the most resolute, and Rob-
IN could stand no more. He clasped
ner IN his arms and soothed her with
the tenderest caresses. II will
leave you. my wife," he declared, mo
one shall take you from me. You are
mine and only death shall rob me of
the dearest treasure on earth. Say no
more. my lord duke; 1t Is settled. My.
VIE Will go to France with me. The
king will welcome the daughter Of his
father's friend - the bride of his own
faithful servant"
III your mind is made up 1 have
no more to say" returned the other,
with e look OF deep annoyance, except
that IL the Viscountess Brooke
Pardon me-the Lady Prudence de
Cline." i~nterposed a bland voice, and
Lord Reachcombe stepped out Of tho
shadow, and taking Prue's hand,
pressed a respectful salute upon 1t.
Permit me. captain, to congratulate
you on your marriage and to welcome
your fair bride into the family Of which
I am the head. 1 had reason, dear
Lad frus. to fear that you might be
molesteo on your journey. so took the
liberty OF following Sir G~eoffrey's car
riage, to be at hand in case the road
to Tumbridge might lead to-just such
a breakdown as you suffered a while
ago. and Just such a romantic rescue
a. our gallant friend had prepared for
you. l rejoice that / arrived in time
to witness he reunion of husband and
wife-such q delightful surprise for all
OF us-and 20 wish them q happy future
beyond the sea-"
At the approach Of Lord B~eachcombe.
thed duke had pulled his hat lower over
MS face n drawn his mantle more
closely about him. With q sign to
Robin. he glided away among the trees,
and only h sound OF hoof beats on
the road marked his retreat. Percival.
who had been too much ~engrossed ia
hunting out a water tight boat to take
notice OF what was passing within 4
few yards of him, now approached. but
stopped short at the sight Of % many
unexpected figures.
This 70 my wife, P~ercival. who has
decided at the last moment to accom-
pany me to France" said Robin. ."Is
there roO for her in that boat or
shallNwe need q bigger oneg"
Plenty Of room," cried Percival, TAX
with bewiiderment. :But. Lady Pm.
dence. It's impossible for you to brave
the night in an open boat and the perils
smack"
why, there 'tis!'' she laughed, with
'twould scarcely be worth the doinr!
Steve, will you help Sir Geoffrey's var
let's carry my valises On board. with
In b carriage you will md my Jewel.
box and other tribes. It's not much ii
the the, way Of Wedding equipage for =
when-I was waylaid on Bleakmoor and
the highwayman could md nothing
at least, nothing portable-to rOh nna
OF" and she threw Robin 4 elance
Of irresistible drollery.
This VIII indeed be q racy dish OF
scandal for your friends, madam" saidi
Sir 0eottrey, from the inn door. '-'1
1T will lose none Of its spice IL
passing through your hands, Sir 0eof-
frey" she retorted, with asperity.
Fray do not forget to give yourself
cal, credit for your shars IN the =
= viii take good care Of your rem.
tation.f Lady .Prudence, ana also 81
Sir Geoareyts. /" interposed Beachcomhe
turned livid.
.od's death.' he exclaimed. .vvAat
brings you here. OF All men?''
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