"We shall find some place of refuge," he added, turning to Viviana, "where your father can join us, and where we can remain concealed till this storm has blown over." "I know many such," rejoined Fawkes, "both in this county and in Yorkshire, and will guide you to one." "My horses are at your service," said Humphrey Chetham.

"They are tied beneath the trees in the avenue.

My servant shall bring them to the door," and, turning to his attendant, he gave him directions to that effect.

"I was riding hither an hour before midnight," he continued, addressing Viviana, "to offer you assistance, having accidentally heard the pursuivant mention his meditated visit to Ordsall Hall, to one of his followers, when, as I approached the gates, this person," pointing to Guy Fawkes, "crossed my path, and, seizing the bridle of my steed, demanded whether I was a friend to Sir William Radcliffe.

I answered in the affirmative, and desired to know the motive of his inquiry.