And then , before he could add one word , a desperate seizure of pain shook the wounded man from head to foot , so that his body leaped in Dick 's supporting arms , and with the extremity of that pang his spirit fled in silence . The young man laid him back gently on the snow and prayed for that unprepared and guilty spirit , and as he prayed the sun came up at a bound , and the robins began chirping in the ivy . When he rose to his feet , he found another man upon his knees but a few steps behind him , and , still with uncovered head , he waited until that prayer also should be over . It took long ; the man , with his head bowed and his face covered with his hands , prayed like one in a great disorder or distress of mind ; and by the bow that lay beside him , Dick judged that he was no other than the archer who had laid Sir Daniel low . At length he , also , rose , and showed the countenance of Ellis Duckworth . `` Richard , '' he said , very gravely , `` I heard you . Ye took the better part and pardoned ; I took the worse , and there lies the clay of mine enemy . Pray for me . '' And he wrung him by the hand . `` Sir , '' said Richard , `` I will pray for you , indeed ; though how I may prevail I wot not . But if ye have so long pursued revenge , and find it now of such a sorry flavour , bethink ye , were it not well to pardon others ? Hatch -- he is dead , poor shrew ! I would have spared a better ; and for Sir Daniel , here lies his body . But for the priest , if I might anywise prevail , I would have you let him go . '' A flash came into the eyes of Ellis Duckworth . `` Nay , '' he said , `` the devil is still strong within me . But be at rest ; the Black Arrow flieth nevermore -- the fellowship is broken . They that still live shall come to their quiet and ripe end , in Heaven 's good time , for me ; and for yourself , go where your better fortune calls you , and think no more of Ellis . '' CHAPTER VIII -- CONCLUSION About nine in the morning , Lord Foxham was leading his ward , once more dressed as befitted her sex , and followed by Alicia Risingham , to the church of Holywood , when Richard Crookback , his brow already heavy with cares , crossed their path and paused . `` Is this the maid ? ''
he asked ; and when Lord XXXXX had replied in the affirmative , `` Minion , '' he added , `` hold up your face until I see its favour . ''
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