The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-05-20

could see noihlng. On the instant | was pros
trated by blow from an unseen hand. NJ,
head was terribly bruised, and lay for hour
bathed in my blood"
murmnr of horror interrupted the recital
Burns glanced toward Launey. He stood as 4
transfixed. But his pallid cheek and working
Counienauce told of the emotions within.
He continued" when | came to myself
re'ollocted "here was. that had been way
laid by robbers, and my postilon killed. |,
was three months before fully recovered from
my wounds"
And you have never been able TO dlseovel
tho assasssins :" enqured several voices al
once.
The enquiries which were made have he.
suited u nothing as yet, but ] still entertain
the hope that somo of tho stolen property may
lead to The detection of the villains. Among
the articles was a oasket. which contained a
number Of jewels easily known. One of the
Jewels were similar TO this and as he ceased he
held up the bracelet
Every oue gathered around enscr TO sec i, ;
but cry rom. Fanny instantaneousIy turn.
ed all eyes upon her, Edward Launcy stay
gered against the wall almost brealhless.
What is the malter!" exclaimed a dozen
voices.
Mr.. Burns started up.
will inform you-"
Father" calculated Fanny, as she sprung
toward him in dsmay.
Mr.. Burns stopped and received her faiutus
form in his arms. The spectators of this scene
we've slupifed. Launey alone understood its
meaning. He stood like a spectre gazing
-dly around; his eye rested upon Mr.. Burns,
who was sustaining Fanny.
Her farher!" repeated he. Great God
her father"
His eyes for some moments wandered around
he room; then rushing to the door he dsap.
peared
CHAPTERv
The attention which Mr.. Burns was obliged
10 give Miss Morpeth, who lay for some time
in spasms. and recovered from them TO pass in
TO violent fever, dvested his mind from every
other thought for the time. His daug h,er flor
from henceioih we must call her by this tile)
was now somewhat lulled. lie quilted her for
a moment. and sought relief by pacing tho
floor Of his room, which adjoined Fanny's.-
The door was gently opened and Edward
Launey appeared; Mr. Burns started back
With surprise and considerations The Young
nan stopped-there was so much Of humility
n his appearance that Burns was re assured.
y on did not expect TO see me, sir" said
edward, in low voice.
True; assassins have more assurance than /
rudence."
." am no asSassin-ifI were should not be
ere to undeceiye YOU"
Mr.. Burns shook his head incredulously.
Judge not too harshIy. What | have 10
ns~er for will be crime enough. The truth
hat ! was not concerned in that robbery and
murder is here. At the time it was commit
ed was aud had been year in the South
Sea. These papes will lulorm you of the
ruth Of this"
The EneIishman hastily scanned the con.
S"'' " NV PHP''S "HiIH I5un't Hdu gwen II
Inn.
" Where did you obtain this cameo then o.
demanded he. why were you 40 sgitsted
'hen spoke Of my robbery 1t is evident you
new OF the crime, if you did not participate 10
l."
81 did know Of it,"
You sent this jewel 10 Fanny a, family
ngacy. Must your family be accused Of the
IllaInous actl"
Launey trembled. a justification which he
I'D not before though, Of occurred to him-
at he was ashamed Of such thought.
" No, no. SAID he, &" my family were res.
pecied and worthy people"
3" What part did you take then in this un-
Apply affair 7"
." accepted the fruits Of it,--tbis is my
rme. Hear me, my tim. is precious, have
Ut lew moments to spare"
Mr.. Burns made a sign that he listened and
.anuey recounted all that had occurred to
lace hin IN possession Of the property. The
.TeIation Of Pierre Crsnou-his death. tn.
"a
'gtd'' and finally his success. When he had
oshed his confession, in which ho omitted
oihing. he presented Mr.. Burns with easket
I'd port " Your forty thousand francs
N'e been placed in state securities" coDliaaed
e. You will find the necessary papers 10
ie portfolio TO explain all. beside. an &C, Of /
y hand eonferring upon you the right 10 it. =
he easAet contains the remainder Of your I
wells"
Mr.. Burns examined the papers and the
''ket, and assured himself that nothing was
snting.
" SIR" said he IN Lsuney With embarrass-
'eni. g what you have told me j, 40 strange
). restitution Of my property so unexpected
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