Was there anything else ?" "Why you should have known.

Lord Jeffries sentenced you to death; the decree was signed, to be executed immediately.

Then influence was brought to bear--some nobleman in Northumberland made direct appeal to the King.

That was what angered Jeffries so." "An appeal! For me?
Good God! not Bucclough--was it he, the Duke ?" "Yes; it was whispered about that the King was in his debt--some word of honor, and dare not refuse.

The word of mercy came just in time, ordering Jeffries to commute your sentence.