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THE MYSTERIOUS CIPHER j
THE MYSTERIOUS CIPHER j on. The Hermit of Kelly's Bluff. > CHAPTER x. THR PICNIC ON KELLY'S BLUFF. "We thirst to find each awful secret out." Contrary to Joseph Cavendish's ardent expecta- tions, the next morning rose clear and beautiful. May the day end without seeing me in deeper perplexity than this morning finds mej" ejaculated ilio yumjg liiMu, as lw picpcucu lhhiuciz fur me pro- jected excurion. There is no way of escaping the ordeal, so I must face it with the best grace I can. At the appointed hour he repaired to the place of meeting, which was Judge Fielding's house, and there he found nearly the whole party assembled. Western cordiality is as warm and as sincere as the same generous sentiment at the South; and as Joseph Cavendish was a person whose presence was welcome wherever he went, he soon began to hope that the day would not prove a disastrous one after all. He experienced a sense of relief when he learned that the designing Westerlo was not to be of the party. '• Why, Fanny, my daughter, I thought he was surely expected," said the judge, who was actively and benignantly superintending the departure of the excursionists. In fact, I thought he proposed the picnic himself." So he did, rather," Miss Fielding replied. And we have been a long time waiting for him but see, I have just received this note. which explains his delav. liead it aloud, please, for I'm sure every one will want to know the reason of his not coming. Mr. Westerlo is so entertaining that be is the life of any gathering," she said, turning to Cavendish and addressing him as though she were explaining the merits of a stranger. The judge took the note, and opening it, read M [S FIKLDINU I fear 1 have kept your party waiting long alter the hour of departure. A most provoking occurrence will prevent my being with you at the start, and I much fear I shall be altogether deprived of the day's anticipated pleasure. Business is a terrible ogre sometimes, and there is such a. spectre standing in my way now, bidding me, think no more of Kelly's Bluff until its claims are satisfied. I may be able to join you late in the afternoon. Until then adieu. GIU:K;;T WESTERLO." A quick spasm of pain shot through Cavendish's heart as he saw the disappointment too plainly visible 011 Fanny Fieldiug's face when the note was read. What makes you so sober this morning, Caven- dish ?" the judge said, a moment later, tapping the young man familiarly upon the shoulder. You've not heard any more tales about Old Dorwin to set you thinking, have you Involuntarily, Cavendish shrugged his shoulders impatiently. It's a sore subject, I sec," said the elder gentle- man, lavishing. "Well, well, perhaps you will see him under more favourable auspices to-day. They say he sometimes comes out of his hole and watches pleasure part ies if they don't come too near. I don't wonder, though, that you are a little nettled at your ill success. I myself, once on a time, thought I could make the old man talk and find out something about him, but I soon found that my boasting was wasted breath, for I made the strange creature so angry that he chased me off his land with uplifted stick, and I came very nearly rolling down into the gully. I don't believe I've been to Kelly's Blulf since that time, and I'm not ashamed to say that the reason why I've not been there is because I don't dare go. People say the old fellow is very vindictive and never forgets a person to whom he has taken a dislike. But don't let my word alarm you young people," the judge 'added) laughing heartily at the uninviting drift of his remarks. Old Dorwin's very tractable whenever there are ladies about. Only don't be troublesome, my dears —don't be troublesome." This was his parting injunction, as he helped lift the last hamptr full of good things into the carryall and tipped his hat gallantly to the merry party just driving away from his door. Suddenly Cavendish bethought himself of an un- fulfilled duty, and check the horse which he, as a favoured guest had been detailed to ride, he leaned down over the curbstone, and said By the way, Judge Fielding, will you do me a favour this morning ?" "Assuredly," was the reply. How can I serve you ?" By stopping at the prison on your way to your office, and request the gaoler not to admit any one to see the girl there charged with infanticide. I am her counsel, you know, and have particular reasons for not wishing her to see any one to-day. Will you do me this favour 1" I will, most certainly. But what is your reason for this injunction 1 Do you suspect any one of a desire to damage the girl's cause by influencing her ?" I will tell you all about it when I return," replied Cavendish. "To tell the truth, sir, I am only half inclined to spend this day in pleasure. I have a presentiment that something disastrous may happen in my absence." Oh, never mind presentiments," returned the judge. I never do, for half the time they are caused by biliousn' Go on with others to the picnic, and I '11 attt>.ci'*o your interests here. No move can be made Ü. we D'Auvigne case until we hear from our principals; and as for the girl, there's plenty of time to work up that case before the October term." Thus reassured, Cavendish spurred up his horse, and presently overtook the party, which had gone on a short distance before him. Placing himself beside the carriage which con- tained Miss Fielding, the young man soon forget the forebodings which a few moments before oppressed his mind. It was only when the toil- some ascent of the Bluff was accomplished and Old Dorwin's hut rose upon his view that he again felt at all disturbed. Kebuking his alarms, however, as fear. which might never be realised, he assisted the party to .alight., and afterward hl1.iw} himself in unloarHng the baskets and hampers from which a bountiful repast was soon to be evoked. The spot elioseii for their camp was some distance in the rear of the Hermit's residence, yet it was so .situated that a full view was had of its cairn-like entrance. I woader where Old Dorwin can be to-day," quelicd a young girl, who laughingly declared that when passing the hut she said her prayers, to keep away the evil spirits which she expected would tush out at her. He usually lies out on the grass such days as this, with his dog beside him." "Perhaps he is brewing some evil charm inside his hovel," said another. If I could find the top of his chimney, I'd drop a stone or two into the cauldron." Yes and invite a legion of spirits to fly up into your face with the smoke," said a third. But. really, what do yon suppose Old Dorwin does there ? They say his hole isn't any too big to hold himself and his dog, and when either wants to turn over, he has to come outside and do it." That's a different story from what I've heard," cried a voice from another part of the camp. Old Dorwin was away one time, and his dog was asleep, I guess, or sick, may be. At any rate, Will Parsons, the sheriff's son, was up here, and took a peep into the hole, as you call it. He said it was a fearfully dark place but after his eyes got accustomed to the gloom, he saw no end of room there." The speaker was interrupted by hearty laughter from the rest of the party. He might have seen more if he'd stayed out- side," one said. And another asked if he saw any- thing else there besides room. You may laugh as much as you please," returned the narrator of this last rumour. Old Dorwin has certainly lived long enough on this bluff to dig out a never ending line of rooms. Who knows, now, but that he may, be a sort of Black Crook, and that in the very heart of this Bluff there may be gnomes and phantoms, familiar spirits and magic circles ? Perhaps, too, there are fairy realms down there, with myriad-coloured fountains, beautiful nymphs, queenly stalactites, and everything else in style." Joseph Cavendish looked at the speaker and re- mained silent, while the rest joined in the laughter which the merry conjecture had provoked. If I were sure of seeing such wonders, I would almost be willing to brave Old Dorwin's wrath for the sake of catching a glimpse of them," exclaimed Miss Fielding. But I am vexed that we are to be cheated out of our fortunes. They say Old Dorwin can tell them wonderfully, and Mr. Westerlo promised me he should." The picnic will be a flat affair, indeed, unless we have some adventure to enliven it," said another speaker. Let's form an exploring party to test the truth of the rumours we have heard!" cried a young man, springing up from the grass, and declaring himself ready to head any such undertaking. "Comel" said he, laughing and skipping in anticipation of the adventure, on Dickie's laud, Dickie's not at home.' Who'll help me storm the enemy's stronghold 7" A half dozen young men sprang to their feet and announced their willingness to follow. We must organise ourselves into a regular force, prepared either to advance or retreat. In the first place, we must detail an efficient guard to watch the entrance for fear the bear may come home to stop the hole then we must manage to get a light in some way; and, last but not least, I think a few stout cudgels would be a fine thing to have in case of an emergency, you know." Encouraged by the young ladies, whose fears of underground spirits sharpened rather than damp- ened their curiosity, six of the lithest and bravest of the party formed themselves into line to explore the mysterious abode of Old Dorwin \Ve shan't be gone long," said the tallest of the party, when all had taken a farewell of their com-' panions with mock solemnity. Indeed, I think my heels won't leave you at all, for I doubt if the width of the cell will accommodate my height." Thus jesting upon their anticipated exploit, they advanced toward the entrance of the Hermit's abode, the ab. ence of the proprietor making the adven- turers doubly brave. CHAPTER XI. WESTERLO UNMASKED. Cavendish had maintained a profound silenct during all these preparations. He would ImVt spoken had he deemed it wise, but he preferred risking the chance of its not being necessary tc interfere. Headed by the young man who had originated the project, the party like a troop of mischievous children, ran forward to the Hermit s home. Hit leader had actually bent his head to enter the low doorway, when his progress was blocked by ar unexpected object, and looking up he behelc Cavendish standing before him. Yon cannot enter here," the young man said., in a firm voice, and with so steady an air that those who saw him knew he meant fully what IH said. Why not, sir ?" demanded the leader recover ing from his momentary surprise and eyeing Caven with no friendly glance. "Because I say you shall not," was the reply. It would give me sincere pain to create any dis disturbance here in the presence of ladies, but th( adventure you have proposed must not bt executed." It would give me sincere pain to create any disturbance with a stranger," said the other. imitating Cavendish's tone and manner, "especi- ally in the presence of ladies but since I am, ir a sense, fulfilling their wishes, I must tell you, sir, that we ahull enter yonder door and that despitf your protest." You shdll not, sir," was the unflinching reply. "And wherefore not? By what right do yot dispute our passage "By reason of my denying myself or any OIlE the privilege of entering another man's house in lib absence." The other laughed scornfully. A pretty pretext, certainly As though Old Dorwin was entitled to any such consideration. He doesn't stand upon any ceremony himself, so why should we extend it to hiru Davis is right," said another, bent on entering. Old Dorwin himself wouldn't miss the ehanef were he in our place so stand aside, if you please Mr. Cavendish." But Cavendish did not heed the request. "Stand aside, I say, and let us proceed,the other repeated. The ladies are becoming impa tient." "You shall never pass as long as I can prevent it cried Cavendish. If violence results from this altercation, you yourselves are answerable for it, for I only uphold the rights of a quiet but eccentric citizen whose domestic precincts you have no right to enter unbidden. I say again that no one shall enter this place except over my dead body Whew This is becoming a serious matter, Mr. Cavendish, if you begin to talk of violence and dead bodies. I think you'd better be reasonable, sir, and leave this matter to those who have lived longer in the neighbourhood than you have your- self. If you object from being implicated in the adventure you can easily withdraw from our com- pany. You have entered your protest, an:1 that is quite sufficient to relieve you from any blame which may result from the affair." I repeat that no one shall enter here," Caven- dish again declared, taking no other heed of the offered suggestion. I warn you that 1 am well prepared, moreover, to resist a forcible entrance. The young men looked from one to another, and for a moment seemed at a loss what to do. "Miss Fielding, I appeal to you to u ppor t me in this matter," Cavendish said. "You surely cannot favour this intrusion." But before Miss Fielding could reply an insolent retort was hurled at Cavendish by one of the young men whom he confronted. It was an aspersion upon his bravery, and, galled by the insinuation, he laid his hand upon his pistol to resent it, when another actor appeared upon the scene. It was Westerlo, who, having ascended the Blufl by way of the ravine, now walked toward the con- tending party with the assured gait of one who felt certain of a cordial welcome. HE seemed to comprehend the situation at a glance—as who could not ?— for Cavendish still maintained his position before the door of Old Dorwin's habitation, his flushed face and resolute air fully evincing the strength of his determination Before him stood an equally resolute party of opponents, while in the background there cowered a timid band of young ladies who watched the dis pute with looks of mingled surprise, fear and curiosity. All looked toward Westerlo as he approached— all except Cavendish, who still kept his angry glance fixed upon the young man who had last spoken. Miss Fielding ran toward the new-comer and, her words were the first intimation Cavendish had of Westerlo's arrival. You are just in time, Mr. Westerlo' she cried. I beg you will adjust a most unfortunate difficulty which has arisen. We all expressed a natural desire to know something more of Old Dorwin's abode but Mr. Cavendish here, thinks it would be impropei to enter his dwelling in his absence. He is doubtless right, and for one I am quite willing the adventure shall be abandoned. Pray act the part of peacemaker, and call those determined voung men away. I've no longer any desire to know more 01 Old Dorwin. It's time lunch was served, and I want all hands piped to my assis- tance." Westerlo took the hand the young lady extended to him in appeal; but instead of complying with the request, he said Why not let the majority rule in this instance as in others, Miss Fielding ? It would be a good plan, I think, to whet our appetites by a visit to the Old Hermit's quarters. So if you will not think me rude, I will go over to the enemy and second the project which you wish abandoned." While he spoke he fixed his eye upon Cavendish as though addressing him instead of the young lady. Westerlo continued They say Old Dorwin hasn't been seen for a. day or two. Perhaps he has gone away on a journey and we shall never have the opportunity, of inspecting his domicile. Mr. Cavendish cer- tainly will not be so rude as to oppose us." Cavendish threw back his head and undaunted by the insinuatingly significant manner of the other, replied "I do not fear to say to Mr Westerlo, as I have said to others, that I shall guard this entrance with my life." "With your life, Mr. Cavendish?" Westerlo asked, in a tone which none but Cavendish could understand. Yes with my life, lur. Blackburn The name was spoken uufliiichingly and dis- tinctly. Westerlo's manner changed in an instant from cool, haughty insolence to intense resent- ment. But the change was only for an instant. A moment later he laughed lightly, and, witl: apparent good humour, said I think you will have to yield to the majority. Mr. Cavendish. Where ladies command and gent leman would obey it is neither safe nor courteous for one to oppose." Cavendish did not hear the words the other said, for at the moment he began speaking a noist within the habitation attracted his attention. Ift turned his head suddenly and listened intently. Mr. Cavendish may have some private reason for not wishing us to enter," insinuated Westerlo. Cavendish stepped aside, and said "I think it will not be necessary for mete mount guard any longer, for here comes the cus todian of Old Dorwin's premises." As he spoke, with a howl and a savage growl the Hermit's fierce dog came bounding forth. As though the sound of Westerlo's voice had aroused and attracted him from his lair, he sprang directly toward that person's throat. Westerlo saw the animal coming, and endeavoured to avoid the spring but he was too late, and in an instant more the creature's fangs were fastened it; his flesh. Instantly the attention of all present was- transferred from Cavendish to this new object of interest, but not a hand was raised to assist West- erlo. All seemed paralysed into fear, for the attack had been made with the ferocity of a wild beast, and none dared come forward to aid the sorely beset man. None but Cavendish. He alone, comprehending the danger, had the heart to cope with it. West- erlo's cries for help, at first loud and abject, became shorter and almost inaudible under the dog's grip. Cavendish saw there was not a moment to lose. His hand still grasped the pistol within his breast jacket, and it was the work of an instant for him to draw it forth, reverse it in his hand, and give the beast so telling a blow upon the head with its butt that he let go his hold and fell to the ground stunned and lifeless. "Give me the weapon!" gasped Westerlo, Give it to me, I say Cavendish held it out of his reach. What would you do with it ?" he demanded. Give it to me the infuriated man again cried, his face, purple with suffocation a moment before, now pale with rage. Give it to me, I say, or, by Heaven I will use one of its kind upon you The brute shall die Cavendish hurled the pistol far from him, and it went crashing down the ravine far below them. Westerlo gnashed his teeth with rage. "Fool!" he almost shrieked—"fool! you shall not rob me of my just revenge He sprang forward with uplifted hand, and would have grappled with his recent foe, but Cavendish dragged the dog to the entrance of tht mysterious abode, and thrust him within it. Westerlo darted forward to secure the revenge he coveted, but the animal's momentary stupoi was o' er, and the sight of him sitting upon hit haunches, licking his jaws, and viciously eyeing hh would-be murderer, sent Westerlo back to the place whence he started. "Why did you defeat my purpose?" he cried, glaring at Cavendish with looks of hatred. Because the creature only did his duty," was the reply. "He attacks no one who does not trespass upon his master's territory." It's a lie Westerlo retorted. Else why did he not spring upon you who stood nearest the door ? You shall pay for this, young man—you shall pay for this He glared upon Cavendish with more ferocity than the dumb brute himself had displayed. His eyes dilated and glittering with hate, his white, teeth shone like the fangs of the beast from which he had just escaped, aud his whole foruj trembled with passion, call )Ide n-iy titiie, ■.<: taul. ir voice which j none but Cavendish hearll- I can oi-ie n-V time | hut the longer I wait tho will be the account I e to I shall have to settle." 1 Not a word or look of • ..un-ile h vd he cypres.vid to his deliverer. Tho who had tremblingly i witnessed Westerlo's d ,or and legate, 10..1.d 1 upon his auger at first leniticy ifcd th^n with j astonishment. In Miss .tdrling's eye.; iiiv-re was a look of disappointment tn.l old disapr ro\a! a look of disappointment lUll old disapr ro\a! Mr. Westerlo forget < thank you." she said, addressing'Cavendish t rr uoh kindUuesH a.« her terror, which was s .ixtrer o, would allow. He will doubtless tliii: toiv h:.crl.iy ..f the srr vice you have renderec ,"1 -he;; hir exoite-'ic-tt: passes away." Westerlo looked at tl ,t vvi i. va a lark scowl of anger Then, turning away, he quitted the party and entered the woods which grew upon the other slope of Kelly's Bluff. CHAPTER XII. ON THE BLUFF Hast thou comparted for a lease of years with hell, that thus thou ventur'st to provoke me ? DnvnKN. The incident recorded in the last chapter seriously affected the spirits of the whole party, and the picnic which promised so much pleasure at first was brought to a close at a much earliei hour than was expected. Joseph Cavendish could not but feel that he was adversely regarded by his companions, for had it not been for him the adventurous party would have carried out their purpose and though Cavendish shuddered when he thought of the possi- ble result of their frolic, he was none the less chagrined that necessity eampelled him to thwart their purpose, and thus subject himself and them to equal misrepresentation. After his encounter with Westerlo he would have excused himself and returned to town but a fear, or a presentiment which he could not altogether ,c fathom, bound him to the spot, and kept his uneasy glance frequently directed to the entrance of Old Dorwin's abode. Westerlo did not again return to the party lie had so abruptly and so angrily quitted and Cavendish did not regret this circumstance, for lie knew that they could no longer meet without open hostility. The restraint which each had imposed upon himself was cast aside, and the length to which W esterlo's vindictive anger might carry him should they again meet was a problem Cavendish did not care to solve by practical experiment. The luncheon, which was spread as soon as the excitement attending the dog's assault had subsided, was partaken of with less hilarity and good feeling than such repasts usually elicit. Miss Fielding, though inwardly disturbed and apprehensive, exerted herself to the utmost to restore the spirits of the party, but her efforts were only half success- ful, and toward the close of the afternoon she pro- posed a return to town. None objected to the early departure, and soot the empty hampers were again stored in the capacious carryall. The party disposed themselves in the different vehicles which brought.thcm to the spot, and with a feeble cheer for Old Darwin and hii Familiars, they left the Elliff. They had not been long gone when a figure emerged from the adjacent wood. and coming cautiously forward, ytood watching the distant cavalcade as it wisund its way down the declivity. The little procession was so closely watcliel that the observer did not perceive that he was not alone upon the Bluff. Cavendish bad remained behind, and now stood regarding the tall, silent, swarthy individual as intently as he in turn watched the retiring party. 11 Alt. BJackLHlrtt The Illan turned quickly about and faced Caven- dish. An oath fell from his lips when he beheld his late opponent, aud the glance which he bent upon linn from under his heavy eyebrows would have made a faint. heart quail with apprehtn<uu, "You here!" he said. 1 thought you left with yonder crowu. I remained to see you, Mr. Blackburn." "To see me I What reason had you to suppose I would return ?" "1 knew you would, and I waited to see you." well, you see me now. State your business and begone." "Begone? You are choice and courteous iu YOlll language, Mr. Blackburn." In the matter of language, as in many other matters, I hold myself responsible to no one," returned the other. I speak as I feel, and my feelings will lead to vigorous action unless you have a care." "You can spare yourself these threats," replied Cavendish. "They will have little effect upoi, me, for-" Little effect upon you ?" Westerlo interrupted. How's that, pray ? But a night or two ago I silenced you with a word, and now you speak as boldly as though the game were all in your own hands. Have you forgotten that I possess certain knowledge concerning you which you may not wish made pu blic 7" Cavendish bit his lips but without being daunted by the other's words, he replied I am quite aware of that, Mr. Blackburn but there is such a thing as pressing a man too hard You and I have had words to-day in the hearing of those by whom they will not be forgotten. We cannot meet again upon the same footing that we have done. You have sworn an unrelenting enmity against me, and you well know that I hold neither your person nor your principles in very high esteem." "You are frank, to say the least," sneered Wes- terlo. Cavendish did not notice the interruption. I know that, by some means, you have gained possession of a fact which you may turn to my dis- advantage." Your disadvantage!" cried Westerlo, laughing scornfully, and with insulting triumph. Call things by their right names, man. To your disad- vantage, indeed! Why don't you say outright that I have it in my power to swing you as high as Haman 1" Cavendish stepped back. Ha! ha continued the other, in the same insulting tone. Now we are talking sense, and understand each other. You waited here to see me in order to bully me into some kind of a truce, I suppose. With a stripling's conceit, you fancied you could bring me to your terms, and that I would be led, by fear of exposure, to subscribe to whatever you might dictate. But I have no more fear of you now than I had the evening I met you at Judge Fielding's, and then-" Oliver Blackburn, have a care for yourself." Oliver Blackburn, or Gilbert Westerlo, which- ever you please. I repeat I stand in no greater dread of you now than then, and our recent public encounter has not added to the friendship I before bore you." Oliver Blackburn," said Cavendish again, I acknowledge that you had me at a disadvantage then but I have since learned something which I may turn against you. Did you ever know a man by tne name ot Oram I Westerlo started and threw a quick glance of in- quiry at Cavendish's face. Did you ever know a Signor Ortini ?" the young man repeated. He was an acrobat by profession, and, if I mistake not, you once had some dealing with him." What do you know of Ortini ?" said Westerlo, attempting to maintain the same insolent air which had marked his behaviour during the interview. Certainly I knew Ortini. He was a fameus acro- bat in his day." Was he famous in other respects, too ?" insinu- ated Cavendish. Did his life or his death render you a signal service f Westerlo tried to conceal his secret chagrin by a loud, offensive laugh. "Yes," he carelessly answered. "He served me while he lived by amusing me, and when he died I was not ill pleased, for then he ceased to beg of me." Then why do you persecute his daughter ?" His daughter ? Who says I persecute Ortini's- daughter 1" "Were, you not the cause of her falling from hex horse at the circus the other night ? Did you not frighten her purposely, and was she not dismissed from the company in consequence ?" Westerlo narrowly watched his companion's coun- tenance while he asked these questions, as though he would divine his very thoughts. When he paused he demanded: What else have you to say ? Go on." "What more is there to say than that, driven to desperation, the girl may have been tempted to commit a crime for which her life is now imperilled 1" Westerlo drew a sigh of relief. So I" he said. That is all you can say, is it 2 I persecute a girl, forsooth, because she happens to look at me, and, in leoking, misses her footing upon her horse's back, falls, and is dismissed for her carelessness I am responsible for her life, because she afterward goes home, and, in a fit of malice, murders her baby and throws it into the river. A pretty story you make out of all this, Mr. Cavendish. You are the girl's counsel, I understand. I quite envy you the figure you will cut before a jury with such a plea and defence as that." A long peal of mocking laughter followed his words. Cavendish flushed, but forebore replying until the forced merriment of the other had sub- sided. Then he said: "The laugh will remain with the victor, Mr. Blackburn. You fancy that I am in your power. I confess that two nights ago I did stand in awe of you; but now, methinks, the tables are turned. Something has lately come to my knowledge which implicates you in a questionable transaction, and in my turn I now warn you not to be too confident of I safety. For the sake of others I am willing to propose a compromise with you, though I do not hesitate to declare that any kind of a truce with a man of your character is repugnant to one's feelings." Cavendish did not heed the dark scowl upon Westerlo's face as he said this, but proceeded I am willing to say nothing about your deal- ings with Ortini and his family, or of your living in Dubuque under a different name from your own, upon one condition", and that is, that you no longei impose upon Judge Fielding's confidence, and no longer compromise his daughter by your attentions." Ho the wind stands in that quarter, does it ?" cried Westerlo. "Verily, you are a trustworthy lawyer, and a sharp young fellow. It won't be long, [ suppose, before you'll ask me to oblige you by digging a grave and stepping into it, while you covei me up. But I know a trick or two which may be worth any you are up to. You think to quiet me by pretending the girl has given you her confidence but I know better. There are some things she has never told, and she'll go to the gallows without telling them, too. Whatever she may have said to ""u is all bosh, as far as I am concerned so we stand toward each other just where we stood the night I told you that I knew what had happened that day upon Kelly's Bluff. You cannot black-mail me, young man and as for your .disinterested con- cern for Ju Jge Fiihlv; "and hIs family, let-me tell vo"- this — whenyou r. to be as old as I am, you may cone to the concha i that you'd like to settle dowrj in life a id. t. Lke wife. I don't mind taking you into my confi'b\r.oe, and telling you that sncl- is my p.1e i ot; I've roamed about the world until V tired. The time may not be far dis- tant v,-It(a I pkail be in a position to support a handsoni,. st I • oi I've taken a prodigious fancy to Fa; Fielding—men of my lwinciple8 g-'Eietirres h;* the sei se to choose good wives, and she cuits me. W'eth s I shall make her happy or not is (. sn 'thef .ing. I don't trouble myself m,i,h I-, it 7 ,ow she is not indifferent to m .t-, Jiiti before another month has'passed I .omise you she shall be my wife." She shall never be your wife I" cried Cavendish, startled out of his fancied disinterestedness by this boastful threat. "That innocent girl shall never become the wife of the villain I know you to be, Oliver Blackbiirn 1" __1_1- "Gently, gently, friend," the other mouxiligly replied. "Age has given me more experience than a man of your tender years can possess. I know what I am talking about, and I know that my pro- phecy will come true. So don't waste such danger- ous epithets upon me; and keep your temper above all things." ,1, Stung by the taunting insult, Cavendish forgou ail restraint, and raising his arm he dealt Westerlo 9- blow which felled him to the ground. (7o be continued.)
FROM HIS OWN UPS.
FROM HIS OWN UPS. A NORTH DEVON VILLAGE ROMANCE. Bideford Gazette, April 9th. A prosaic world," an onromantic cge theBe and similar exprobeious are frequently heard to fall from the lips of mavy s mortal who goes lazily and comfortably through life, with ayes that see not, and eira that hear cot. But to tbopo whose faculties of obsorvaticn are on the qui vive, this world and even thii age-pro. "aic though they be in some respects provide infinite variety and occasionally disolose whai may bo properly called a romance. Such an ex- perienco befel the representative of this paper (and writter of this article) a tow weeks ago. The ocoaeiou was the relating of a narrative, at once -trange almost beyond belief and yot true beyond question. It was a story of a nairow, a very oarrow escape from death,aud though the rescue was not from drowning or from what the news- papers wouldoall a tragic end, who shall say tb&t it was the less IOUlantio,-nay was it no' the more so because more than the one tbet. immediately ooncerned must be interested in it ? But to ten the tale. About midway between bist Hic Bidcford and unique, picturesque Clove ly, the traveller passes through the little village of Horn's Cross. Ol.e of the residents is a young man named Jolia Brownscoarbo Clements, a. mason by trude, and known to all the country round. Lie was the speaker, and this is what bo Laid:- Up to September, 1887, .;b )Ut the timo I came of cge, I had alway-i Leen in toad health and had been in regular woik ever eiuce I left schorl. About that t tne, however, aftei working io Eiowe water, I took a coJr;. Thit- "developed into inflammation if tne tight lung, and was accotnpauitd with an utiack i f pleurisy. 'I' Iti Iftid me up for a fortnight, bir "1 got out again as soen jj.~ I Col. Id-tuo scot; iii tbet, for r caught, another cold, and h»(l s "relapse. After teat I gradually grew worse, mucti worse than I befo'C. 1 oonf .ue "iu bed fur some time, the doctor begaa 10 "treat me for consumption. I took col livn oil ond other thitge but I got worse ai d worso. nt the end of fix months — du.ing "part of whiati time threo doctjrs had been at- tending ine.rny wafer was c-xmrn ried and I Was found to be eufferivg from Oiil. ease. I was then given up to die. A',l tbi, time my sufferings wero intonse. I could Got lie still iu bod, ard uobud can toil what j went through. It was when I was .n t!,i cond tion that I made a jesvAve. The dodo: had given me up, saying no c,ore modicu < "could bo ot us y avaii. But I hadreyd ;n yuuj pup*r, the liidrfoid Gazette, about wonderful things liavirg been done by Warrer's SAFE 'CURE.' I was desperate; there was but one cbanco between me and the grave. I spoke t my sister, and she walked into Bideford and bought a b HIe of Warner's A1'E CUI'.K.' CoLuilleticed taiiii-.g it, and felt ruther worse, being in more pain for a little while. But 1 etuck to it, and before hnieliingthe first bottJe "I was, to my great joy, considerably roiieved "Another bottle was speedily puichased; tbe "improvement continued I was soon able to "get out of bed and go downstairs. Next 1 managed to go outdoors Then what with the SAFE CURE,' the freeh air, aod bright eun- shine-for it was July—my spirits rose and 1 gained strength rapidly. For three months I "took 'Warour'a SAFs CURE' regularly, and before the end of that period I was not only able to go out, as I have toid you, but was actually "able to lesume my work again. I have taken 9 in all twenty-fieven bottles, and it is now eighteen months Bince I lett off. I have been in good health and constant work all that t'me, "and am to-day strong and well, notwithstand- iDg that at our work we are often exposed to cold and changes of weather. Not only so, but I have had my water examined recently, and there was not a trace of anything in it, so that I am quite free from my old complaint I consider that I owe my escape from deatÍJ "and restoration t,) health solely to Warner's "SAFE CURE, and it is nothing but my simple duty to tell others of what it has done for mo, ard if there is anybody to whom my experience happens to be of service I ehail be ouly too "glad." There is no need to add anything to Mr. Cle- ments'story, beyond that it was told voluntarilv, intelligently, simply, and with 'ho utmost sin- cerity. Anyone, whose curiosity or interest are roused by the foregoing statements, is perfectly at liberty to go to Mr Clemente, or write to him, and he will tell the all, and probably more tbao is recited here, for he is genuinely grateful for all that this medicine has done for him, and is evidently eager that others may be benefited by the same means.
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RHYL PETTY SESSIONS. MONDAY, MAY 13. ] Before T. Lloyd Murray Browne, Esq., W. T.. GivdlestoDe, Esq, LI. Lloyd, Esq, S. Perks, Esq, and 1 E. Thompson, Esq. t A Ten Year Old Offence. I t Jonathan Edwards, a native of St Asaph, brought up in custody, pleaded guilty to having I been drunk and disorderly on the 23rd October, t 1879. i P.c. W. Hughes deposed that at eight o'clock on 1 the evening of that day the defendant was drunk, ] shouting and collecting a crowd on Rhuddlan I bridge. After a summons and at warrant had been ) takeu out, he absconded, but was apprehended that j morning (Monday) at St Asaph. Defendant said that he had been working up in South Wales," and had just come out of nuthin jail, where he nact oeen aomg a montn ior allowing his wife and five children to become chargeable as inmates of the St Asaph Workhouse. He now intended settling down at St Asaph. el The Bench said that under the circumstances the case would be dismissed, although the offence had been proved. The police were quite right in making the apprehension, and defendant had better not be brought up again. A Salvationist, Famill/ Squabble in a Piasti/e. Thomas Walter Roose, 7, Bedford Street, labourer, had summoned Edward Williams, -1, Bedford Street, labourer, tor using divers threats and prayiug that be should be bound over to keep the peace. Mr C. AV. Bell appeared for com- plainant, and Mr lioe-Browne defended. Mr Bell, iu opening the case, said that the parties were relatives and both in the Commissioners' employ, aud in the habit of working together in clearing away sand from the parade. Ou the 8th ilist., defendant went to complainant's and said that the fut,iiitttie in the latter s house aud the bed his wife slept ou were his (defendant sb Having gone home complainant told his wife of it, who went to defendant's house, asking why he annoyed her husband. The complainant then fol- lowed her home, and the threats complained of were used. Complainant said he was in his garden chopping sticks, when vYilliams came there, with his wife, his mother, and his sister. Defendant threatened to knock the life out of him," and Mrs Williams put her fist up in his wife's face. Complainant ordered him off the premises, after defendant had taken his coat off. Complainant did not go to work on the following day, because he was afraid of defendant, and was still in bodily fear of him. Crosss-examined: Complainant bad done no- thing to cause the quanel, nor had he brought charges against the defendant. Jane Itoose, complainant's wife, said she went to defendants door and asked Ted, what is be"ween you and Koose, aud why -do you insult hiiri all the time?" He replied Where is the devil ? and added I will knock the devil out of him." Do. fendant followed her, and when she ordered bim. to go away he refused, and witness was too much— afraid to ieave her husband there to go for the police. Defendant was her cousin, and his mother her aunt. All the furniture was witness', having been her parents'. I:> Mr Browne said he had quite a different tale to tell for the defence, and his instructions were that the summons ought to Lave been issued on the other side The parties bad quarrelled on a foriu,ir occasion, Roose having said that Williams Lad misappropriated some blind rollers. They had had another quarrel in connection with the Salva- tion Army, to which they belonged. Tt»ere was no doubt a scene of disturbance at the garden, when the parties blackguarded each other, and bad a high old time of it, complainant threatening to kill the defendant with an axe he had in his hand.1 Defendant then gave evidence, saying that com- plainant had charged him with stealing blind rollers and p" oruer cupboard, and with having run away without paying rent. When defendant went into the garden it was lJimpJy to ask what offence had 110 sgiveu. He put his elbow on the %,e and asked What have 1 done to you ? Complainant then jumped up at o .ce, with the axe iu his hand, and said he would suitvsh his brain. But his wife restrained him, and defend- ant said he could notfuo that, and challenged com- plainant to fight in the street. Cross-examined There way no grudge between him and defendant. Anuie AVilliams corroborated her husband's evidence, and so did his mother, Jane Williams, and his sister Elizabeth Williams. Mr Browne to the latter I supyose there was a regular row there? Witness, laughing Yes, they were all in the 1!1 IT, pigstye. (Laughter). Mr Browne: Oh! Quite a regular family affair in the pigstye was it! The Bench characterized the case as a trumpery one, and dismissed it, each of the parties to pay his own costs.
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