interest. "Master Nevile, attend this wise man; supply his wants, and
hark, in thy ear, watch well that he abstract nothing from the womb of
his engine; observe what he doeth; be all eyes." Marmaduke bowed low
to conceal his change of countenance, and, stepping forward, made a
sign to Adam to follow him.

"Go also, Catesby," said Richard to his follower, who had taken his
post near him, "and clear the chamber."

As soon as the three members of the royal family were left alone, the
king, stretching himself, with a slight yawn, observed, "This man
looks not like a conspirator, brother Richard, though his sententiary
as to nature and science lacked loyalty and respect."

"Sire and brother," answered Richard, "great leaders often dupe their
own tools; at least, meseemeth that they would reason well so to do.
Remember, I have told thee that there is strong cause to suppose
Margaret to be in London. In the suburbs of the city has also
appeared, within the last few weeks, that strange and dangerous
person, whose very objects are a mystery, save that he is our foe,--
Robin of Redesdale. The men of the North have exhibited a spirit of
insurrection; a man of that country attends this reputed wizard, and
he himself was favoured in past times by Henry of Windsor. These are
ominous signs when the conjunctions be considered!"

"It is well said; but a fair day for breathing our palfrey is half-
spent!" returned the indolent prince. "By'r Lady! I like the fashion
of thy super-tunic well, Richard; but thou hast it too much puffed
over the shoulders."