It was climbing yon ash tree
that stands out above that he got the fall that was the death of him
at last. I've never gone nigh the place with mine own good will
since that day--nor knew the children had done so--but methought
'twas a lonesome place and on mine own land, where we might safest
store the holy things till better times come round."
"And so I hope they will," said Mr. Holworth.
"I hear good news of the King's cause in the north."
Then they began to consult where to place the precious casket. They
had brought tinder and matches, and Steadfast, who knew the secrets
of the cave even better than his father, showed them a little hollow,
far back, which would just hold the chest, and being closed in front
with a big stone, fast wedged in, was never likely to be discovered
readily.
***the hiding of the casket***
"This has been a hiding place already."
"Methinks this has once been a chapel," said the clergyman presently,
pointing to some rude carvings--one something like a cross, and a
large stone that might have served as an altar.
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