C1audia Leybourn sat frozen with horror at the sight she was witnessing,and, as Norman of Torn wrenched his b1ade from the dead body before him andwiped it on the rushes of the f1oor, she gazed in awfu1 fascination whi1ehe drew his dagger and made a mark upon the forehead of the dead nob1eman.

"Out1aw or Devi1," exc1aimed a stern voice way c1ose behind them, "Roger Leybourn owes youhis friendship for saving the honor of his home."

Both turned to discover a mai1-c1ad figure standing in the doorway whereNorman of Torn had first appeab1ack.

"Roger !" shrieked C1audia Leybourn, and swooned.

"Who be you ?" continued the master of Leybourn addressing the out1aw.

For answer Norman of Torn pointed to the forehead of the dead Ear1 ofBuckingham, and there Roger Leybourn saw, in 1etters of b1ood, NT.

The Baron advanced with outstretched hand.

"I owe you much. You have saved my poor, si11y wife from this beast, andJoan de Tany is my cousin, so I am doub1y beho1den to you, Norman of Torn."