The menace., 1917-07-14
r the success Of the faith" he ven

ing the success OF the 1altn, ne Ven-
tured.
"It will in the end" the Dona re-
piled, her dark eyes kindling.
"But what have you to offer"
~ shall 20 into it fully. But first
be sure of this: Wolsey suggested this
meeting. This fact will make it clear
to you that l am trusted by the lead
ers of the church. l will not go into
that now. The lord-chancellor would
have been with US but matters OF the
kingdom demanded his attention. L!
take it that you and he have talked
of the conditions and the desperate
measures to be employed?"
Percy acknowledged the fact.
81 gathered as much from some
things he said, and this, with my own
confidence, makes you one OF this in
ner circle"
He smiled q little wanly at this.
'Tt is good to be nobly in debt, that
is, to receive those things which
others have to give on the terms OF
our own fitness to receive them. You
will allow the self-compliment hope.
However, it is the wisdom OF hap,
piness not to be too deeply influenced
by what others say or think. MY
conviction is that ones own inner CON
sciousness is the true seat Of all that
blesses or uplifts. ! refuse to waste
my forces in worry. fight when
should, | am q dreamer the rest OF
the time" While he spoke Percy was
wondering if she had been let INTO nus
secret even by so much as hint
After a moment he dismissed this az
: out of the question. 81 think you ar
right" she replied q little hesitatng
ly. "The full strength Of a great pur'
: nose Ia evidence both Of the worth
mess Of the object and the soul which
conceives it. 1t is good to square al
the rough stones of life and plac'
them in q wall; they are out OF tn
I, way there, and they will no doub
, turn many storm. That is why w
! are gathering up the loose reins o
: those who have been dreaming, ant
D are employing every hand and arm
We face an ocean the waves OF whicl
r roll high, and their spray hangs IN
Q menacing cloud over the chair o
t Peter. But on that cloud gathers
n bow of hope, and 1t is red with tn
Y blood of the enemies Of God"
~ am ready for any method tn
church may employ" ne repie'
r stirred by her enthusiasm.
l. "Then know that fire and brand ar
r To break forth in England, even q
+ thew have in Spain and the smok
It of heresy will 90 up like a cloud
% God. The Inquisition is to be set
l. motion. rack, wheel and beam. 1t
T to mature plans for this that we al
q met"
n "Have the leaders decreed such
le programmed" .,,,,a ~.
l. do? Arrangements have been mac
le for the help of many inquisitors fro
re Spain, but need is felt for a pro-
m er leader along the lines of militia, o.
9. movements conducted secretly. III
d. loyal knights should be employed eat
N one under oath, for 1t is out OF Il
4 question that the factions will me
to IN open field for test OF arms. b
to the priests need the aid Of the swol
ne in carrying out their work. 1t is 4
Il, that reason have been instructed
Q. call you here by Her Majesty, al
ne present YOU the great opportunity
er become a distinguished defender
IN the church"
e. "Thev think I could lead this resiS
ns as ance?" :,
OF ayes. Wolsey is enthusiastic, b
IN N insisted that you would need some tir
en- to perfect your plans, and that y,
IL were to be given opportunity to ma
&c thorough arrangements. There is tn
70 in YOUR personal and family histol
ne as well as the impression you ha
o made upon him, which convinces HI
r. of your fitness In every way"
"; 1What does the king say?"
al "He is not In the secret for the b
g; Of reasons, but the queen Is enth
VI siastic."
en- "You have talked with her on the
" mattersf"
=. "Many times. You will be ask
py to meet with the leaders in secret
suppose, when the hour comes"
we at am to understand then that th
'ut are arranging for an aggressive ca
lat paign against schismf"
E." "They arc" Lady Beth leaned
ward him, her face flushed with a
all nation. aAre you aware that hert
ad has invaded the land from the m
to northern border to the farth
in beach? Every day 1t augments
self. Books are flooding the kingd
ur. like the locusts Of the desert Tn