You may need it.' With these words he held out at arm's length, a dirty, crumpled scrap of writing.

The locksmith took it from him, opened it, and read as follows: 'All good friends to our cause, I hope will be particular, and do no injury to the property of any true Protestant.

I am well assured that the proprietor of this house is a staunch and worthy friend to the cause.
GEORGE GORDON.' 'What's this!' said the locksmith, with an altered face.
'Something that'll do you good service, young feller,' replied his journeyman, 'as you'll find.

Keep that safe, and where you can lay your hand upon it in an instant.

And chalk "No Popery" on your door to-morrow night, and for a week to come--that's all.' 'This is a genuine document,' said the locksmith, 'I know, for I have seen the hand before.