Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-04-14
NO. SO.


/ fllly, too true; then lose no time-whatever
you do, do it quickly
4 gained my room, wrote letter ofapology
TO Lord A., appsising HIM of my regret at
having interfered with Edwards better claim
mentioning his accession. TO Ballyborough,
and offering to settle Lord Abbey on the mar
rage, as I was now resolved never to marry.
then wrote brief note TO Eleanor, and got
away without seeing any one.
CHAP. VI.
Toeseape the horrors of the trial which now
seemed to be nearly inevitably, was my sole
and last chance; telt relief from the consid-
Grafton. sNomore," thought ], .sshall l have
to appear pefore the ewes OF the pure and viz
tlous. / have done with hope and disappoint-
ment; jealously, wounded pride and shame. /
have only to escape the further notice of the
world. and 10 bury the memory of my exis-
tence in the covert of obscurity! Such were
the few thoughts which half unconsciously
passed across the torpor Of my exhausted mind.
The witness ofthe fatal deed which had thus
involved my fate. was no more; and though
suspicion, might be awakened, yet it was not
the interest of any one concerned about uncle
richards fate, TO hold .up,aay name TO infamy.
My uncle Peter WAS vindictive, harsh, and IN
. tiSaceAiC Tut lily BlOtHGI dlO Ills 00DG
Trend would surely stand between me and the
infamy Of pursuit. reached Loeb Abbev,the
doors were open-ne one, appeared-ihere
was no answer TO my call. Tie evening was
closing In; 50 had nothing for it but to lead
round my horse 10 the stables, and then make
search for some of the few persons who were
at this time retained about the Abbey. had
not proceeded far IN searching through the de-
serted rooms, when heard the sound of mer-
ry-uaking voices from an upper room. as
cended not well pleased with the neglect.
On reaching the door Of the chamber where
the noise proceeded, perceived that an an
alterncation was going on within, and stop
ped in order to ascertain how might be con-
cerned in it.
an be, .growled deep toned voice,
"but there's no use IN talking to an,old woman,
atall. believe its to marry the young gen.
tleman she's after"
"Ho, no, IaughedEa male voice in sharper
key than the former.
'.And if | did answered shrill treble, Iwhat
need you mind, Paddy! | believe Tam as
good as the gallows any how"
'slt's toss between yees," answered the
deep voice.
Never mind her, Paddy" said the sharp
voice, st is only the man she wants, let her have
him, and welcome"
"Why then, much good may it do her; It's
himself viii soon be eased other. Wen have
the place between US, two, Tom, agra
-blackguard-yo curse OF a villian,''
screeched the anile voice, "do you think I'll,
give up my third! III 60 this instant before
his honor, John D, and blow up all of
your plans, that | will" There was mo-
mentary scuffle, and much soothing language,
which at last appeased the old waman, who
still went on mutterug, 'Hagh, my boys, |
think yen not come over Katy M'Cabe that
ways"
$50" thought |, athe yulture and the carri-,
on crow ar fighting upon the carcase. By the
voices could perceive that they were all I'M
der the effects ofdrunkenness.
,.But Mr.. Cardiff. y SAID a deep voice, show
will it be if we miss the lad!h
''EIow do you mean Pat!" answered the 9TH
or male.
"If the law should get hold of him, l,
mean.'
Pooh man alive, be asy; sure haven't the
dispositions IN my own hands, drawn up by
myself, and signed by Tony O'Roorke him.
!, self ar'nt yoursellihe only witness to the muir
der of Tony .
n Well now, my jewel OF a man, Mr.. Cardiff,
= do you think that my Lord A-:and Mr..
4 ASS A. VIVA 10 lNtSe GIN
: arsy''
! s.Och man, Won know nothing of the matter;
" TO be suae they'd make lunatic of the poo'
young lad in three shakes--but well
: shew them trick worth two Of that Paddy
= -yon must leave all that TO me, Pat my dar-
= lint
I "Buf, I'd like to be inetased for all that, Mr..
:. = Cardiff. I'm ready TO hear reason as anyman
by the turnai o'war, But wont be didded I'M
= known'st, for Any man. I'm nofool, MIR. Car.
!, diff"
Il I'm really surprised, Mr.. Cadian, that you'd
e talk IN that way. only mean that III guide
the lad TO act quite rational"
: "Well then, how are we to get the lands!
= "Why then, III tell you now, Pat, and there
= is no way, but the one.x First, lave me
= alone 10 spake hun fair, and sget the manage
:. ment of him quietly, then well set up the
= whole estate TO sale IN his own name-l, Tim
e othy Cardia, acting as his honors agent, anC
a receiving the hard cash down on The nail
- Then, arrah, be aisy now and hear me out thei
0u when the great people think that the lad is fob
bing the money himself Wen dlvideit snugl.
i among three of us.
Is give us your fist, then, limo thy Cardiff
50 ESQ and Tim, saw, PATRICK Cadian,f ESQ.,
~ likewise, for we'll be equal to the first in tn
bs land" ;.
a as aAnd Lady Katy MCabe too said Carda
10 with sDee.
ne ala, ha, ha, but that'll sound square shOute
y Paddy
r. aThen, that's not what Tn be afthcr,'i
N. screamed the old woman. 81 know very we
ore what name I'll be on me"
sr- aWell now Katy" said Cardiff, ''lt's bat
a enough, after all, 10 lose the estate--we can
ed reasonable expect that the poor boy viii TAX
VS. to the likes of you.
4I'n tell yees what it is, now both ofyeea
90 and mind my words. I'D be bis lady, or he
swing on the front of Mayo gaol; ay, if y
in were to 90 down IN your marrow bones Their
rse s.Tis moi for nothing he's my powe,"
er. an tell you what, Katy agra sad Card
IN slisten to reason, you'll betray US all lyC
| / talk of such thing-no one would behev
be that the young gentleman with the price
d. Loeb Abbey in his pocket, would go take GU
aid riff like yourself Sure won't you be gre
but lady without him--Wha: argefes name! u
are may have Mr.. Cadian shere, and then well
- vide more equal in two
all aSpake for yourself, Mr.. Cardiff" interfe
s. upted Paddy.
the .Tl have Master Joe.--as sure as there
axe oallows in Castelar, screeched the obslna
sPl- bag.
hch I had been for nearly haitian hour an INV
our uptary lstener-horror and disgust, even
aee sickness, and loathing enchanted me; ant
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