"
"That does not say thou lovest thy second love better, eh?"
"By heaven, I love her, there--thou hast it." Buckingham gave vent to
his natural inclination and laughed boldly.
"Then, follow her. We may presume she will be safe kept 'til London
gives her rest and wine and finds a locker for her nurse."
"Then my errand is finished. I will bid thee _adieu_."
CHAPTER XVI
BUCKINGHAM'S ADVENTURE
Buckingham, returning to the village, where his escort met him, then
went to a small unused cabin in the thick woods beyond. Here he
changed his attire, making ready for a quick journey and one fraught
with some adventure.
As he donned his clothes, ever and anon he paused to hear the low
murmuring of voices that came up from the village. 'Twas evident the
mob was gathering.
An hour he waited impatiently, when his servant entered, saying that
the mob had started and were hurrying along the high-road at great
speed.
The Duke mounted and rode after them, quite far enough in the rear
for them not to hear his horse's step or see as he passed where some
cottage light fell aslant the road.
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