For the Faith

mind. Again he was conscious of the sensation as though cold water were being poured upon him. He fo

ti College, chanced to come along the street, and Dalaber, catching each by an arm, drew them into the

rret himself stood in imminent peril, and that to get him safely away from the city was the first duty incumbent upon

men went upstairs to Dalaber's lodging, where Garret

ake of the cause I must needs hide myself awhile. And yet I sometimes think it might come as

d Dalaber, with

en I could wish that that day had come, and that I might take the crown which is promised to those who are faithful to the death. Yet something tells me again that this day has not yet come, t

piece of paper; and then, as if making u

, which I have here in mine hand; and as you will see, he earnestly begs me to find for him here in Oxford a suitable man to act as his curate. Now, if you were to change your name and go to him with a letter from me, no doubt he wou

red to think this just the opportunity desired, and eagerly bade Dalaber commence the letter

of thine, Anthony?" asked Garret. "D

Dalaber's cheek, which

as a kind heart, and there would surely be no need to speak of such matters with him. You would have your duties to do

--" began Garret,

and this is, as it were, an open door of escape. Let us garb you something differently, give you a new name, which Anthony will write in his letter; the letter you will bear upon your person;

was very set a

t may be I have work to do for Him there. At least I will not tarry here, where I may be a source of peril to others. So,

therhood that Garret was in peril, that he was about to leave Oxford; and all through the night fu

ain or account for. And when, in the grey light of the dawn, he said adieu to his friend, and saw him vanish through the just opened gate and out into the dim murk of the frosty morning, there came over his ardent and impulsiv

at that moment it seemed as if everything were slipping away

ome hours, awaking somewhat refreshed, but full of anxious fe

thers, he could fail to fall under suspicion, as, having been much in his company, he would be doubtless su

himself some food; and while he was thus musing the door opene

d the news

ot that Master

about Oxford. Is it true that he hath had warning, and

ut he was something disguised, and travelled under another name, so I trus

ing may stop? Thou hadst better have a care to thyself, fr

dread, but the very sight of a comrade's

ourage to endure all that may be put upon me. I have done naught of which

he walls, that in case of sudden peril you might the more readily fly. And if these rooms should become suspected and watched, it were better

r told me I could have the chamber next to his, which is now vacant; but I have had so

of the law, and desire to enter a college where there is a library and more facilities for the prosecution of these studies. It were better, indeed, since you have resigned all thoughts of the priesthood, to commence your new studies without further loss of ti

ritual excitement for him. As long as the personality of the man was brought to bear upon him his nerves were strung to a high pitch of tension; but the strain had been severe, and the reaction was setting in. He was half afrai

the many religious houses still to be found in Oxford; but it was open to youths who were neither in orders nor intending to enter the priesthood, but only to prosecute their secular studies. Dalaber had a friend t

Fitzjames that Dalaber had better keep himself very quiet for the next few days, prosecuting his studies with zeal, and not showing himself much in the streets. It was to be hoped that the flight of Garr

as beginning to look a little habitable, though still in some confusion. "That is sound Scripture, is it not? and sound sense into the barg

the prospect of being arrested and charged with heresy or the circulation of forbidden books was sufficiently unner

evening began to fall. "What does she know of this matter, F

Master Garret. I know not. When I came away this morn nothing was known at the Bridge H

ng on his cloak and cap. "I have time enough and to spare to set my things in order

e meadow paths past Durham College and Austin Friars, for it were best you did not show yours

e air, and fell like a charm upon Dalaber's fevered spirit. The sound of the angelus bell was heard from several quarters, and as they

ny with life and its surroundings, Dalaber pursu

wish to draw down upon himself the perils of excommunication and other punishment which threatened the obstinate heretics. He attended many of John Clarke's lectures; he discoursed much with Dalaber, for whom he had a sincere friendship and admiration; but he did not see why there should be s

n soothing to Anthony through the day, restoring his balance of mind, and quieting the nervous restlessness which had possessed him hitherto. And now he was approaching the house of his beloved

since the troth plight her arms were about his neck

nthony, tho

herefore didst t

ing all, when such stories and

" he asked, feeling his hear

e light of the flickering fire he saw that her face was pale an

the matter? Thou

yet I know that the cause is holy and righteous, and I would have all m

s courage rising with the need to reassure his

e regards my sister Magda. None can fail to note his love for her; and I think he will win hers at th

ple

who might be in peril. He hears more than others of what is likely to pass, and he bro

rue; but h

fall into peril. A man may rightly think of saving his life and those of his friends by flight. I am thankful he

ered, but ans

. But what else hath Cole told thee that thou shouldst fear and shed

wered Freda, lowering her voice.

d aught to do with the sale or distribution of forbidden books. He kno

teaching drop from his lips; and none may doubt that Arthur is a true son of the church. He went forth again for tidings; but he only learned that the Dean of Cardinal College, the Commissary of the University, Dr. London of New College, and a few others of like standing with themselves, have met in consultation

, their eyes full upon each other. He bent down suddenly, an

eloved, they may find that Anthony Dal

answered, and her

ldst thou that he should save himself by submission and obedience? o

er hands in his. Hers tre

have him obey, inasmuch as he can do so with a clear conscience toward God and m

they had been speaking almost upon this same subject, before

ful above all things, my F

easy once to speak these words, but they sounded more terr

ope and pray that such a trial of faith will not be thine! Faithful to d

m that Garret be gone, and that those of us that have consorted with him remain quiet and silent. That we are willing to do. I have removed my lodging to Gloucester College, where I shall henceforth study the law, since I have abandoned all thoughts of the priesthood. It may well be that the storm will roll over our heads without breaking. And

on Dalaber's account, knowing the fiery nature of the man, and his quick, impulsive temperament. He had had misgivings lest he, by

ut not the reckless defiance which rushes upon danger and courts martyrdom. She herself had scarcely known whic

t even He Himself was obedient and submissive, and careful in His words and acts. Let none have cause to accuse us as braw

kissed it, as thoug