For the Faith

stepped forth from the sheltering walls of his still-beloved Oxfor

to avoid notice, and how to pass through public places with the quiet air of confidence which drew no sort of attention towards himself. His priest's gown and hood would be a protection to him after he had shaken himself clear of the pursuit which might be set afoot by the proctors. He had Anthony Dalaber's le

then a strange sound broke from his

not love Thee, O Lord? Am I not sworn to Thy holy service? O Thou who judgest the hearts of men, and knowest all from the beginning, teach me what I should speak and do. Teach me whither I should bend my steps. I am ready to suffer persecution and death for Thy sak

tshire, to present himself to Anthony Dalaber's brother under a false name, to become curate to a man whose own brother termed him a "rank Papist"--was that indeed his bounden duty? Was that a right or righteous course to pursue? But

as though a great work yet lay before him. He broke out into songs of praise and thanksgiving. It seemed to

eight, seeing as in a dream the things of God and the mysteries of the heavenlies stretched out before him. Such a moment came upon him late in that day as he journeyed. He seem

s heart hot within him. Words sprang to his lips, and h

ghteous cause. Shall we fear what man can do unto us? The time will come when all shall come to the knowledge of the truth; He has promised, and His word cannot fail. Let us put our trust and confi

previous night, and he had been afoot from earliest dawn. He had accomplished a long day's journey, and had only eaten a little bread and drunk of the water of the brooks he had passed on his road. He b

five miles seemed a weary way to him now, and a sense of repulsion had come over him at the thought of presenting himself at any monastery in his priestly garb. Not that he in any sort repudiated the sacred calling, but he felt that if the truth were known the monks would regard him as a wolf in she

tion, he suddenly saw the beam of some small light glimmering through the increasing darkness; and uttering an

where there were some sheepfolds and pens, in which the flocks had been folded for the night, and which were watched over by a dog, who spr

the sleeping place of the shepherd. After Garret had quieted the dog, he remained gazing for a few minutes at this stead

couple of fleeces had been thrown by way of covering, a small rough table, on which a rush light stood, together with a few wooden platters, a loaf of bre

he was bending over a book which lay open beneath the rush light,

as always keen and ardent. But out here in these lonely wilds, far away from the haunts of man, it was a strange sight to see an old shepherd with a book before him. The boys of the rising generation

e stillness. The old man had

epherd--and the--sheep

d cry. The old man hastily thrust his book into the bosom of his coarse tuni

feet; and Garret, flinging back his priest'

lasp hands, for I know that the Lord hath sent me hither, and hath put a word in thy mouth which is meant for me. What shall become of the sheep if the shepherd be smitten? But shall the shepherd flee, unles

ice of friendship and comradeship in the unseen speaker, and he unfastened his rude door and bade the str

. If thou dost own the words of Holy Writ, perchance thou hast even

t as one in a dream, and then he seiz

and I might well have sunk into the bottomless pit of iniquity, but that I heard you preach; and those words of fire entered into my soul, and gave me no rest day or night. Then I heard of the Christian Brethren, and they received and comforted me; and when I could earn the money for it

herd--a calm and peaceful life, th

d some remembered me, and I got employment as shepherd. And here I hope and trust to end my days in peace. But there be whispers abroad that

have fled apace through the wildest paths ever since. I am weary and worn with travel, and seeing this light gleaming forth, I thought I would seek here for re

ture, "nor more than He sees good for us. It may be that He wants His martyrs in all generations and

ssion in this apparently illiterate and humble old man. To be sure, his accent wa

ich his bread lay soaked, and telling the old man the whole history of his wanderings, his peril

er in Dorsetshire under a false name and in false colours. He could not believe that this could be pl

y will now be seeking me. I will enter it by night, slip into one of my old hiding places there, get speech with Anthony Dalaber, and tell him how I have changed my plan, so that he may know I am not with his brother. Then I will put off my pries

he minister and priest of God. It deceives men, who look to see in every garbed priest a servile slave of cardinal and Pope

on, understood this last argument, and slowly nodded his head. There was beginning to grow up in the minds of many

her had any money; and it might be dangerous for Garret to show himself at any town to purchase secular raiment there, even if he could beg money at a monastery for his journey. He thought he knew the

er day and night; and then at dawn, upon the following morning, which would be Friday, he would start forth again, reach Oxford after dark, find some hiding place there for the night, and after making the needful change in his dress, and advising his friends of the change of his plan, he would start forth a free man

me indoors for a while to talk with his guest; and by the time the second night arrived, Garret was so far rested and refreshed that he had no do

mble house could furnish, and waited lovingly upon him till he had satisfied his hunger and was ready to start upon his way. Then Garre

ough he had not shown a rightful trust in God. It was a rash step he was taking now, but somehow that thought excited in him no anxiety. He fe

r journey. He scarcely saw a soul the whole of the long day of travel, and although he grew very weary and his feet again gave him pain, he plodded

gth to bear all? For a moment he forgot the peril which might come to others from his apprehension. He only felt that if the martyr's crown were indeed to be his (a thing of which he had a strong presentiment), it might well come soon as late. And therefore, when h

ing rain was falling, which had wet him to the skin, and which seemed to be keeping every one within doors. He found the door o

frugal supper. He dried his clothes at the friendly warmth of the fire, and though the room was destitute of bedding, there we

pling feet on the stairs outside, and the voices of persons ascending. He lay for a few moments in the darkness, which the few smouldering

f lanterns dazzled his eyes for some moments, so that he could only see that several men were in the room, and a s

ord has never, I believe, been known--at least there is no mention of this made in the history of the known facts. But some person must have recognized the man, tracked him to his lair,

essness. His spirit rose to the p

am I arrested?"

re not here to bandy words with you. Put on your gown and hood, though you so little dese

id aside for the night, and pronounced hims

proctor to his servants. "Dr. London will keep h

opinions, and was reported to have stocks and other implements of punishment in a room in his house, which were used upon the re

silent streets. The rain had ceased, and the moon was shining i

; and as Garret was pushed in at a side door, which was securely locked behind him, and led into a large, square hall, h

lock him up for the night. I will ha

oor into a perfectly dark room. The door was closed, the bolt shot home, a