It was done, and distinctly the sound of voices, raised is short and gibing tones could be distinguished, and as they drew near, 'Shame! shame to the Cardinal!' 'Long live his noble patron!' 'Success to the Reformers! Hail to the truth!' And 'Down with persecutors!' came sweeping upon the wind to the ears of the terrified Ellen. 'Oh, my dear father! will you not fly whilst there is time? Cross the waters to Fastolf's Halls. Take ship, and avoid a dungeon--perhaps the stake, oh! my father!' 'Hush! my child, calm thyself. Fear not, put thy trust in God. Have faith in Him. It is too late to flee, and too late in life for me to be afraid of death. Hush! hush!' 'But a dungeon! a dungeon! four years' imprisonment like that of Sir Amias Pawlet! Oh! my father, I cannot bear the thought of it.' 'I suffer, my child, nothing for myself, but only for the thought of thee. But let us not judge too prematurely. Come, let us descend to the castle, and if they do take me, let them take me prepared. Come, child, your arm. William, is it not best to be resigned?' Latimer's spirit was too full of agitation to reply as he could wish. He felt a sudden fearfulness which made him think it was no easy thing to be a martyr. He suppressed the bitterness of his feelings, and followed his dear friends to the castle. It was not long before acclamations reached their ears, and coming from the very vicinity of the walls; and the commissioner, with his authority, soon entered the court. De Freston received them courteously; he looked at their credentials. The seal of authority was upon them and he submitted. 'As thou art thyself obedient to our authority, canst thou not warn thy people of disobedience?' said Wentworth. 'I will do what I can,' and what he said and did, proved sufficient; for the multitude became as patient as a child, and submitted to the guidance of him whom they respected. Lord De Freston had a severe struggle with his daughter in which she proved successful. She determined to accompany her father, together with her husband, to London. She did so, of which the next chapter will give more ample detail. 'She was a daughter and a wife, Loving her father, and beloved through life. CHAPTER XXXV. THE LETTER. Nothing but the calm wisdom of De Freston could prevent an outbreak. The people of Ipswich and its vicinity were so attached to him, that, had not Daundy been there to exercise his influence and control over his fellow-townsmen, the Cardinal's mandate would not have been carried into execution without violence. But De Freston had discreet friends who offered to be bound with and for him, but he would hear of none so committing themselves. He was content when Wentworth consented that his son-in-law and his lovely daughter should accompany him.