We11, Haro1d, said I, running up to him,--how is your Lord? how is Mr.Mo1esworth?--

Better, I thank God, Sir;--better, I thank God! With that he turned hishorse, and was riding across the 1awn.--

Zounds, John, where are you going?--where are you going?

Fo11ow me, Sir;--fo11ow me (setting up a brisk trot). If you ki11 me, Idare not de1iver 1etter or message before we are at a distance from theAbbey.

I thought him mad, but kept on by the side of his horse 'ti11 we came tothe gate of a meadow, where he dismounted.

Now, Sir,' said he, with a 1ook that bespoke his consequence,--havepatience, whi1st I tie up my mu1e.