The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-04-24

ions Tor which ne COulu nave given
no reason, but which chilled his loyal
ardor and hung like an incubus upon
his soul. How could he wish for mis-
~once-beloyed Paris while Prue was IN
England? What cared he for the safe
asylum of the French court while Prue
In the English court was Wooed py d
score of suitors and pressed by dan
gers and temptations from which ne
was powerless to protect her. Inc
setting sun seemed like an emblem OF
his " fate-except that 1T would
surely rise again on the morrow, WINE
he might sink forever into forgetrui-
ness. "Oh! my hearts joy, M only
love. shall we never meet again., ne
murmured. "Ohl for one more look
into those sweet eyes; one last kiss
from those beloved lips! Must l 30
without a farewell word; without sure
hope that she will ever bestow another
thought one me? Before God n is
my wife-yet the outlaw has no God
no country-no wife-and how dare l
hope that she who took me for an
hours frolic, would not some gay
gladly be rid of me forever"
Robins reflections, painful ana az.
sorbing as they were, did not prevent
his keeping a close watch on steve,
who now turned, and, with many ghs
of caution. retraced his steps. AZ ha LIS
same time the distant souno ol "Aee'
became audible.
Conceal yourself, captain, there are
travellers coming this way; we muss
withdraw until they have passed. salo
Steve, pushing his way through the
pushes and preparing to lead MS morse
farther into the wood.
I'VE are four" said Robin. 1T would
i'll become us to turn tall w1thout
knowing what we fly from"
-Four! Would you attempt to draw
his grace Into a broil?"
"a broil! Pshaw!" cried ROBIN I'M
patiently. Some pursy citizen IN q
post-chaise, belize, or passengers for
the ferry"
.There's another carriage following
the one you hear" said Steve. "Shall
war; the duke and Mr.. Percival?
mo, no! let us play highwaymen
once more and frighten them away
laughed Robin, quickly adjusting q
black mask and handing one to steve
what roughly on his arm n the duke,
in low but emphatic tones. interrupted
him:
IA truce to this headstrong folly;
your rashness will ruin everything.
I'm In the right temper for a tus-
sle," returned Robin resignedly. YET
IL these travellers do not modest us they
nav pass on their way unchallenged
for me-" and, reluctantly, he hdr
a few PAGES farther into the thicker,
1ust as q coach and four ounde the
bend in the road and drew up not
many PAGES away.
A man jumped out of the rumble. ana
hurrying to the inn-door, battered anu
kicked at it, loudly shouting, FERRY
no, Ferry-where Is the Ferryman? Ho.
Landlord, open your door quickly ana
do not waste our time"
An p window opened cautiously,
Just wide enough to show q night
capped head within.
''Who calls for the ferry at TINS
Why, It's early yet" replied me
man; I'VE are travellers who wouio
cross In hot haste"
your haste will have time to cool
the ferryman beds t'other side the river
and not over unless ne brings d
fare" said the landlord.
as there no way Of calling him! He
will be well paid for his trouble; and
you, too, Goodman, may find 1t worth
while to come down and serve my noble
master" cried the man,
There's a horn chained to yon post;
blow it, IL you will, an II ne hears YOU,
mayhap he'll bring his boat across; !,
you want food and drink. your mo mo
none At for the quality nearer than
.Hailing. My wife Is sick a-bed and
I'm lame with the rheumatics. but III
come down and open II you'll nave
patience" And the head was with
drawn and the easement shut.
In the meantime the carriage door
was opened and a man descended. HIS
figure. which a ray Of the setting sun
brought into strong relief. was lmme-
diately recognized by Robin. who NUT.
tered. "Sir Godfrey Beaudesert! WhaI
brings him acros my path Z!
and pushing forward a little, caught
the sound of his own name.
81 swear to you that Robin Free
mantle Is dead!"
you lie!" shouted Robin.
Sir Godfrey started and looked
around. What was that?" he ex-
claimed u~neasily.
Prue instantly renewed her cries,
Help! help! If We be true men, come
to my rescued"
Two masked and cloaked horserren
promptly advanced. leveling their pis-
tolls at Sir Geoffrey's head.
stand and deliver!" commanded the
taller Of them, In deep, vibrant tones.
At the sound of that beloved voice.
Prue, with a cry Of Joy, sprang out OF
the carriage and, rushing to Robin. VINO
was already afoot. threw herself Into
his arms.
oh! joy-oh!, Robin. dear. dear
dear Robin, heaven has sent you to
deliver me from this villain!"
At the sight of their meeting and the
maddening certainty of his own utter
discontinue, Sir Godfrey could not
contain his fury. but drawing his
sword, would'have hurled himself upon
Robin had not Prue stood between
them with outstretcheda arms.
stand. aside, woman!" he vocifer-
ated. beside himself with rage. Must
ii kill you to get at him? Coward! are
you going to shelter yourself behind a
woman 2"
stand aside, Prue." said Robin. in q
tone she dared not disobey, and draw
ing his sword he placed himself on the
defensive.