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I was imprisoned in the Tower charged with treason to the queen, though of that I am innocent." "Well, Master Stafford, prove thy mettle at this, England's time of need, and it may be that England's queen will overlook thy past transgressions. I am Walter Mildemay, kinsman of Edward Devereaux, and a true subject of the queen's majesty, save and except for abetting the rescue of Edward Devereaux.
The summer's sun was casting its lengthening shadows across the quiet harbor of Plymouth as the little vessel containing the three, Walter Mildemay, Edward Devereaux, and Francis Stafford, anchored not far from the town. A boat put off, bearing the three named to the place where they had been informed Admiral Lord Howard was.
And thou, young sir," to Walter Mildemay, "art thou escaped from the Tower also?" "Nay, sir; I am but accessory to their flight," replied the young man. "The saints preserve us!" ejaculated his lordship piously. "Now Heaven send the Dons soon else I shall have such a storm about mine ears as never wind did raise." At this moment an old sailor burst into the midst of the group.
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