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BARNABY RUDGE - A TALE OF THE RIOTS OF 'EIGHTY by Charles ...

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e hung <strong>by</strong> the neck till you're dead--dead--dead. And I think youhad better go from here, as fast as you can. That's what I think.''He's a coward, Grip, a coward!' cried Barna<strong>by</strong>, putting the ravenon the ground, and shouldering his staff. 'Let them come! Gordonfor ever! Let them come!''Ay!' said Lord George, 'let them! Let us see who will venture toattack a power like ours; the solemn league of a whole people.THIS a madman! You have said well, very well. I am proud to bethe leader of such men as you.'Bama<strong>by</strong>'s heart swelled within his bosom as he heard these words.He took Lord George's hand and carried it to his lips; patted hishorse's crest, as if the affection and admiration he had conceivedfor the man extended to the animal he rode; then unfurling hisflag, and proudly waving it, resumed his pacing up and down.Lord George, with a kindling eye and glowing cheek, took off hishat, and flourishing it above his head, bade him exultinglyFarewell!--then cantered off at a brisk pace; after glancingangrily round to see that his servant followed. Honest John setspurs to his horse and rode after his master, but not before he hadagain warned Barna<strong>by</strong> to retreat, with many significant gestures,which indeed he continued to make, and Barna<strong>by</strong> to resist, until thewindings of the road concealed them from each other's view.Left to himself again with a still higher sense of the importanceof his post, and stimulated to enthusiasm <strong>by</strong> the special notice andencouragement of his leader, Barna<strong>by</strong> walked to and fro in adelicious trance rather than as a waking man. The sunshine whichprevailed around was in his mind. He had but one desireungratified. If she could only see him now!The day wore on; its heat was gently giving place to the cool ofevening; a light wind sprung up, fanning his long hair, and making

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