Evening star., 1924-05-06

Run to Newlington's and warn the
duke-if still in time"
'And thereby precipitate the catas-
trophe? Oh, give it thought 1t is all
it needs. You are taking it for
appointed for King Monmouth's s
butchery."
What else?" asked wilding, i'm
patient to be off
They were standing in the street
under the sign of the ship. by which
Jonathan Edney-Mr. Trenchard's S
landlord-distinguis his premises
and the chandler's trade he drove
there. Trenchard set OBTAINING hand
an Mr.. Wilding's arm.
Nine o'clock is the hour appointed
for sIpper 1t is odds the duke will
be little late. and it is more than
ODDS that when he does arrive, the
aSSaSSins will wait until the com
pany is safely at table and Iulled by
good eating and drinking You had
overlooked that I see 1t asks an
old head for wisdom, after ALL Look
you. Anthony. Speed to Col Wade
as fast as your legs can carry you
some fellow to lead you to Newliug-
tons orchard. and if only you do not
arrive too late you may take Sir Row
land and his cutthroatS in the rear
and destroy them to man before
they realize themselves attacked I'll
reconnoiter while you so, and keep
an eye on the front Of the house.
Away with you
Ordinarily Wilding was a man of a
certain dignity, but you had not
thought 1t had you seen him running
in silk stockings and silver -buckl ed
shoes at a headlong pace through
the narrow streets of Bridgwater,
in the direction of the castle. He
overset more than one, and oaths
followed him from these and from
others whom he rudely jostled out of
his path Wade was gone with Mon
mouth. but he came upon Capt. Slape.
who had 4 company of Scythes and
musheteers Incorporated in the dukes
own regiment. and to him Wildng
gasped out the news of his request
for a score of men with what breath
was left him.
Time was lost-and never was time
more preciouS-in convincing Slape
that this was no old wife's tale At
last, however, he won his way and
twenty musk eteerS; but the quarter
past the hour had chimed ere They
left the castle. He led them forth
at a sharp run, with never a thought
for the circumstances that they would
need their breath anon. perhaps for
fighting, and he hade the man who
guided them take them by back
streets that they might attract as
little attention as possible.
Within a stones throw of the house
he halted them. and sent one fnrwa rd
10 reconnoiter, following himself with
the others as quietly and noiSelcssly
as possible. Mr. Newlington's house
was all alight. but from the absence
OF uproar-sounds there were in
plenty from the main street. where
a dense throng had collected TO see
his majesty go in-Mr Wilding in
terred with supreme relief that they
were still in time. But the danger
was not yet past. Already. perhaps.
the aSsaSsnS were penetrating-or
had penetrated-to the house: and at
any moment such sounds might greet
them as would announce the execu-
tion of their murderouS design.
Meanwhile Mr.. Trenchard, having
retighted his pipe and set his hat
rakishly atop his golden wig, strolled
up the high street, swinging his long
cane very much like d gentleman
taking the air in quest of an appe-
tite for supper. He Strolied past the
cross and on until he came to the
handsome nanSion-one of the few
handsome houses in Bridgwater-
where opulent Mr.. Newlington had
his residence. a small crowd had
congre gated about the doors. for word
had gone forth that his majesty was
TO sup there. Trenchard moved slow
" through the people, seemingly un
closely every face he encountered
Suddenly. out of the corner of his
eye, he espied in the Indifferent light
Mr.. Richard WeStmacott
Trenchard passed him, josuing him
as he went, apd Strolled on some few
PAGES, then turned, and came slowly
back, and observed that Richard had
also turned and was now watching
him as he approached. He was all
but upon the boy when suddenly his
wrinkled face lighted with recogni-
tion.
Mr.. Westmacott" he cried, and
there was surprise in his voice.
Richard, conscious that Trenchard
must no doubt regard him as turn
tippet flushed. and stood aside TO
Tpnchard was by no means minded
to pass. He clapped a hand on Rich
ards shoulder. Nay" he cried, be-
tween laughter and feigned resent
ment. "Do you bear me i'll will lad?'
Richard was somewhat taken
aback. For what should L bear you
i'll will, Mr.. Trenchardg' duoth he.
Trenchard laughed frankly, and so
uprpariousiy that his hat, overjaunt-
lily cooked was all but shaken from
we met, ] played you an unfair
trick" said he. His tone bespok e
the very highest good humor. He
slipped his arm through Richards &
Never bear an old man malice, lad"
said he.
II assure you that bear you none.9
said Richard, relieved to find that
Trenchard apparently knew nothing
of his detection. yet wishing that
Trenchard would go his ways. for
Richards task was to stand sentry
there.
I'll not believe you till you afford
me proof" Trenchard replied. You
shall come and wash YOUR resentme ent
down in the best bottle Of Canary
the White Cow can furnish US"
Not now, L thank you answered
Richard.
You are thinking OF the last occa-
sion on which l drank with YOU
said Trenchard reproachfuIly.
thirsty"
Not thirstyr' echoed Trenchard
"And is that a reason? Why. lad 1T
is the beast that drinks only when
he thirsts. And IN that lies one of
the main differences between beast
and man. Come oncand his arm
effected gentle pressure upon Rich
ards, to move him thence. But at that
moment, down the street with a
great rumble of wheels, cracking of
whips and clatter of hoofs. came a
coach, bearing to Mr.. Newlington's
hlnS MonnloutI- eScOfleu py MS 1oTty
life guards. Cheering broke from the
crowd as the carriage drew up, and
the duke-king as he alighted turned
his handsome face, on which shone
the rrddy glow of torches, to ac-
knowledge these loyal acclamations
He passed up the steps. at the top
of which Mr.. Newlngton-fat and
pale and monStrously overdressed-
stood bowing to welcome his royal
visitor. Host and guest vanished,
followed by some six officers of Mon
mouths, among whom were Grey
and Wade. The Sightseers f1attened
themselves against the walls as the
great numbering coach put about and
went OF again the way It had come,