The daily Alaskan., 1920-07-13

as launched short time ago. saiGs>was not TO na round 1cJwlXt me Abbey and the Kings stables at Wind scr.
 It was a sorry day that brought the horse to the Abbey, for no one there could be found who would or could ride him or conquer him; he had in- deed nearly killed the Brother and the Subprlor.
 Abbot John and tho monks, intent upon seeing with their own eyes, this terrible creature, hurried down the stairs and gained tEe wall of the mea- dow. where looking over its top they I hcheld taa magnificent horse standing retlock dcnD in the meadow grass. Up on this will scene there arrived riding ! his pony the young Squire Lorlng, small Of stature, but with muscles of steel. and a soul of fire; his face, | though tanned with the weather, was delicate of feature. His whole appear | ancc made him a mark for the sight or any uasser-by. but at the first glance. inc brown face set in its godeH hair ! and beard. and the daring light of the quick, reckless, laughing eyes, made 1 the one strong memory left behind.
 The horse Vos at inc moment tram pling his latest victim and Nigel spring 1 ing from his pony, was over the wall and at battle with the creature, prov Ing himself WaStcr. Some discussion arose among the monks as to the kill 1 ing of the yellow horse, or the giving him to Nigel as a punishment; the last 1 suggestion finally won, and Nigel pro- onndrd to further suhdue the hereto . fore Uatamuhie creature called Pom 1 mcrs.'
 The horse tried to Tnseat his rider, but Nigel held fast and at last they were over the four-cOot gate and away. Then tool; place the most uOtnbie ride ever known to that part of the world, and the authors description recording it IS q gem worth reading; also 1t Is the key to Ni-oES whole character. A nearly forgotten haliad Tpon the sub jcct has the following refrain:
 "Thc Doe that sped on Hinde Head.
 The KpSuil on the w'nfc,
 And Nigel on the Yellow Horse
 Can leave the world bchinde."
 After a long battle of wills. the horse was broken and conquered: he fell in the heather with a sohhing sigh, throw ing his rider over his head stunned. The young Squire was first to recover and kuecling by the pauting, over wrought horse, hc gently passed his hand over the foGm-GeckCd face, and the whinnyng PommcrS thrust his nosc into the hollow of NigcPS hand.
 "You are my horse. POmmers,' Nigel whispered. and laid his cheek against the craniug head. q know you. Pom Tncrs. and you know mo, and with the help of Saint PeuI we shall teach some
 other folk to know Us both.'
 The monks of Wayerly Abbey held
 Nigel for debts and wrongs against
 them and he was hailed before the Ab. hot for trial. was judged guilty and sentenced to Imprisonment; but when
 they would have rsstraiucd him. Nigel drew his SwoTa, which angered tine Abbot. who charged his bowman tc draw his bow and defend holy church and her doCrcos. Tragedy was imml'
 ncnt. when SamEtN Aglward, n famous
 archer cane to Nicnrs rescue, at once nttnching himself to tine young SQutre'S service. and oC,prwam following hin
 into maUE dangers.
 Into tho midst now came q man
 whose appearance dominated the scene
 This was the famous soldier, Johr ChanCos. with a message to Nigel LOT
 irg. SglG Clqndus. "IIa who comes
 to seek tEr shelter of your roof Is youI , IicgC lord and mine, the Kings higf majesty. Edward Of England"
 While a guest at Ttlford Abbey , ChandoS' stories f'lad the mind ant
 heart of Nigel with a stronger desire I than ever for adventure. and he begged to 20 IS Chandos' Squire, under tho , standards of the King, Edward of Eng i land. to which Chandos assented. h Nigel made his arrangements 1o 2 leaving home: they were few ant | simple. for he h0d only his POmmers D his loyal sam Awkward, and nt thu n last his Iopg-wiSRpd-fOr suit of armor 7 and a small amount of gold. Q There was, however. one visit mus z be made before leaving home, and tha a was to see Mary. the daughter of tn $. old Knight of puplin, living in tn ,- castle at CoSford. Mary of the gray e eyes of brown looking hravely at tn
 world: the one whom Nigel loved. Q At the shrine Of St. Catherine, Nige q and Mary said their farewells, and tn r, young Squire vowed to perform thre Z, noble deeds of valQc ln her honor, CT
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