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Il will charge myself with your lady
ships safe conduct" ~interposed the
duke impatiently.
"A thousand thanks" returned Prue,
sweeping a profound curtsey. Your
grace's courage has not been o~verrated,
yet methinks, II you reflect upon VIA
might happen when some one told your
charming duchess that you rode into
Tumbridge at break Of day with the
Widow Brooke on the pillion, you will
be grateful for my rejection Of your
offer" She turned to Robin with a
submissive air that made at least n
onlooker smile, Il will plead no more
with you, Robin. but If l must leave
you, swear to return to me and I will
be true to you If l have to wait so
years."
She threw her arms round his neck
n drawing his face down to her,
kissed him with passionate abandon,
then bursting Into tears, sobbed out,
IF you can leave me now, Robin, fare
Well"
There is a limit to the powers of en-
durance of the most resolute, and Rob-
in could stand no more. He clasped
her in his arms and soothed her with
the tenderest caresSes. II will never
leave you. my wife," he declared, mo
one shall take you from me. You are
mine n only death shall rob me of
the dearest treasure on earth. Say no
more, my lord duke; it is settled. My
wife will go to France with me. The
king will welcome the daughter Of his
fathers friend as the bride of his own
faithful servant"
If your mind is made up I have
no more to say" returned the other,
with a look Of deep annoyance, except
that II the Viscountess Brooke"
Pardon me-the Lady Prudence de
Cliffe," interposed a bland voice, and
Lord B~eachcombe stepped out of the
shadow, n taking Prue's hand,
pressed a respectful salute upon It..
Permit me, captain, to congratulate
you on your marriage and to welcome
your fair bride into the family of which
| am he head. I had reason, dear
Lady Prue. to fear hat you might be
molested on your journey. so took the
liberty of following Sir Geoffrey's car
rage, to be at han in case the road
TO Iumbridge might lead to-just such
a as o suffered a while
ago, n just such a romantic rescue
as our gallant friend had prepared for
you. l rejoice that 1 arrived in time
to witness the reunion of husband and
wlfe-such a delightful surprise for all
of us-and to wish them a happy future
beyond the sea-"
At the approach of Lord Beachcombe.
the duke had pulled his hat lower over
ms face and drawn his mantle more
closely about him. With a sign to
Robin, he glided away among the trees.
n only the sound of hoof beats on
the road marked his retreat. Perciyal.
who had been too much engrossed in
hunting out a water tight boat to take
notlce OF what was passing within q
few yards of him, now approached. but
stopped short at the sight of SO MANY
unexpected figures.
This is my wife. Perciyal who no.
decided at the last moment to accom-
pany me to France" said Robin. sIs
there room for her in that boat or
shall we need a bigger one?"
Plenty of room" cried Percival. tax
ing in the scene with eyes bulging
MlI YIN oeWllderment But. Lady Pru-
dence. tbs Impossible for you to brave
the night in an open boat and the perils
OF crossing the channel in a hshins
smack" ~
Why. there 'tis!" she laughed. with
saucy confidence, "if 'twere possible.
sWould scarcely be worth the doing!
Steve, will you help Sir Geoffrey,s var.
lets carry my valtses on board. with
IN q carriage you will find nv level
DoS and other trifles. TITS not m,ich In
the way of wedding equipage for a
court lady. but tbs more thar I had
when ! was waylaid on Bleakmoor and
n highwayman could find nothing
at least, nothing portable-to rob naa
or, n h threw Robin q glance
Of Irresistible drolIery. 1890
This will indeed be a racy dish ~
canda for your friends, madam" said
sir Geofrrey, from the inn door.
y VIII lose none OF its spice in
passing through your hands, Sir Geof-
frey,' she retorted, with asperity.
Pray do not forget to give yourseIf
1ull credit for your share in the es-
capade." 90
VIII take good care Of your repu-
satlon, Lady Prudence. and also of
sir (ranfrau'C ~ tvfA,,yn@-~s
Al ms voice, Sir Godfrey started and
turned livid. "Au
DDS death" he exclaimed. "What
Drlngs you here, of all men?e
Why just a trifiing wager; / think
you'll " I,ve won it fairly" re-
aurned me earl, as Sir Geofrey strobe
away, and calling to his men with
curses, flung himself into his carriage
and drove off at a gallon. Lord RaachS
compe, scarcely waiting to press q hiIr-
rted kiss on Prue's hand and wish her,
long life and happiness, followed him
With no less speed.
The sail is hoisted and the heppa %
aboard Steve announced. stWiiI ~
please your ladyship to hasten. we
now" ny
Robin carried his bride oyer the
fo1lga causeway and made her as COM
PORTABLE as circumstances would per-
NIT. In the stern OF the scat. with
his ample cloak he covered her from
the chill night air, and taking his place
beside her, gave the word to push Off
Steve guided the boat into mid
safeam, then set himself to steer by the
Sail that pulled and strained from ths
mast under a favoring wind. Perc,vai
N the bow, kept watch for h sign
Of danger to his precious freight and
behind. in the darkness, Prue iay IN
, the arms of her lover husband.
THE END.
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