Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1913-05-02

hough except OF audacious delight In
danger and reckless defiance OF the law
now beset by a thousand apprehen-
sions for which he could have given
40 reason, but which chilled his loyal
ardor and hung like an incubus upon
his oul. How could he wish for his
once beloved 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 by q
score of suitorS and pressed by dan
gers and temptations from which he
was powerless to protect her? The
setting sun seemed like an emblem of
his own fate-except that 1t would
surely rise again on the morrow, while
he might sink forever into forgetful-
ness. .Oh! my hearts JOY. my only
love, shall we never meet again?' he
murmured. "Oh! for one more ooh
into those sweet eyes: one last kiss
without a farewell word; without sure
hope that she will ever bestow another
thought one me? Before God she 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 day
gladly be rid Of mo forever?"
Robins reflections. painful and alb
sorbing as they we're. did not prevent
his keeping a close watch on Steve.
who now turned, and. with many signs
of caution, retraced his steps. At the
same time the distant sound OF wheels
became audible.
Conceal yourself, captain, there are
travellers coming his way; we must
withdraw until they have passed." said
Steve, pushing his way through the
bushes and preparing to lead his horse
farther into the wood.
W. are four" said Robin. 1T would
i'll become US to turn tail without
knowing what we fly from"
-Four! Would you attempt to draw
his grace into a brotl?"
"a broil! Pshaw!" cried Robin i'm
patiently. Some pursy citizen in a
post-chaise, belize. or passengers for
the ferry"
There's another carriage following
the one you hear said Steve. small
1 warn the duke and Mr.. Percival!
mo. no! let us play highwaymen
ono more brighten them away"
laughed Robin. quickly adjusting q
black mask and handing one to Steve.
Al he did 80 a hand was laid m
what roughly on his arm and the duke.
in low but emphatic tones. interrupted
him:
"A truce to this headstrong folly;
your rashness will ruin everything"
Pm in the right temper for a tus.
sle," returned Robin resignedly. Yet
IL these travellers do not modest US they
may D6SN On tN0lI way
for me-" and. reluctantly. he
a few PAGES farther into the thlcket,
lust as q coach and four rounded 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 and
kicked at 1t. loudly shouting. Ferry
no. Ferry-where is the Ferryman? Ho.
Landlord, open you door quickly and
do not waste our time"
An upper window opened cautiously.
Just wide enough to show q nignt--
who calls for the ferry at this
hour?" demanded q %quavering voice.
why. tits early yet" replied the
man: I'VE are travellers who would
cross in hot haste"
Your haste will have time to cool
the ferryman, beds t'other 4 the river
and comes not over unless he brings .
fare" a he landlord.
rs there no way Of calling him? He
will be well paid for his trouble; ana
you. too. Goodman, may md 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 he hears you.
mayhap he'll bring his boat across II
you want food and drink. you'll hnd
none At for the quality nearer than
Hailing. MY wife is sick a-bed and
I'm lame with the rheumatics. but I'll
come down and open II you'll have
PATIENCE And the head was with
drawn and the easement shut.
In the meantime the carriage door
wa opened and a man descended. His
figure. which a ray OF the setting sun
brought into strong relief, was imme-
diately recognized by Robin. who NUT
tered. "Sir Geoffrey Beaudesert! VIVA.
brings him across my path again!.
and pushing forward q little, caught
the sound of his own name.
II swear to you that Robin Free
mantle Ia dead!"
You lie!" shouted Robin.
Sir Geoffrey started and looked
around. What was that?' ne
Prue instantly renewed her cries.
Help! help! II We be true men, come
to my rescue!"
Two masked and cloaked horsemen
promptly advanced. leveling the 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.
Pruc. with a cry OF JOY. sprang ~ OF
the carriage and, rushing to Robin. VINO
was already afoot. threw herself into
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
Robin had not Prue stood
them with Outstretched arms.
..Stand aside. woman!" he vocifer-
ated heaide himself with rage. Must