Chapter 15 THE EDICT OF BUCKINGHAM

"I-I, a hostage! and who gave me as such, pray?"

"There is not time for further inquisition; we have a long journey before us. Come, Mistress!"

"Nay, nay, I protest; I'll not go with thee-"

"Mistress Penwick, I beg thee in my own behalf,"-and the Duke bowed before her so courteously, he half won her good will, then-"and I command thee in t