I know not whether the sequel were what she desired, it was at least what she seemed not to fear; a fellow caught sight of her and raised a cheer.

The news spread quick among the idle folk in the street, and the busy, hearing it, came out of their houses.

A few looked askance at our protector, but the larger part, setting their Protestantism above their scruples, greeted her gladly, and made a procession for her, cheering and encouraging her with cries which had more friendliness than delicacy in them.

Now indeed I dropped behind and rode beside the mounted servant.

The fellow was all agrin, triumphing in his mistress's popularity.