Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-06-20

mystery from Sir Harry: then he told III,
that in freak of youthful passion. he hat
married Miss Dalston in the name o
Granger. fearing his uncle's diSpleasure
should il reach his ears; that his wife had
died in her first confinement after giving
birth 10 4 THORN child. and he now wish
ell The matter TO remain in oblivion. lie
also showed ne several letters. whci,
then believed genuine, confirming his
story. ! beard no more of the matter till
waited upon by the attorney of the plain
tiff. Mr. Ferret
\ breathless silence prevailed during
the delivery of this evidence. Atits con-
clusion. the luilest brain in the court com
pretended that the cause was gained: and
a succession of cheers which could not
be suppressed. rang through the court and
were loudly echoed from without, Sir Jas.
per's voice sounding high above all the
rest Suddenly. too. as if by magic. al
most every body in court. save the jury
and counsel. were decorated with orange
and purple favors. and perfect shower
Of them fell at the feet and about
the persons Of Lady Compton. her sister,
who had by this time joined her. and the
infant Sir Henry. As soon as the expos
tulations and menaces Of the Judge had
restored silence and order. his lordship.
addressing Lord Emsdale's senior coun-
sci. said: "Well. brother S., what
course do You propose to adop,l'
my lord replied s., after q
pause. Il and my learned friends have
thought it our duty to advise Lord Ems
dale that further opposition to the plain.
tiff $ claim would prove ultimately futile;
and have therefore to announce, my lord
and gentlemen of the jury. that we ac-
quiescc in verdict for the PLAINTIFF
You have counselled wisely" replied
his lordship. "Gen,lemen Of the jury,
you will Of course return a verdict for the
plaintiff.
The jury hastily and joyfuly assented;
the verdict was recorded. and the court
adjourned for an hour in the midst of tu-
multuous excitement. The result of the
trial flew through the crowd outside like
wldire; and when Lady Compton and
her son, after struggling through the
dcnsely crowded court stepped into Sir
Jasper's carriage which was in waiting at
the door. the enthusiastic uproar that en-
sued-thc hurrahng, shouting. waving of
hats and erchiefs-dea fcned and
bewillercd me; and it was upwards of an
hour before the slow moving chariot
reached Sir Jasper's mansion. though not
more than half a mile distant from the
town. Mr.. Ferret. mounted on the box,
and almost smo,hered in purpleand-or-
ange, was a conspicuous object and a
prime favorite with the crowd. The next
day, Lord Emsdalc. glad, doubtless, to
quit the neighborhood as speedily as pos
sible. left the castle, giving Lady Comp
ton immediate possession. The Joy OF
the tenantry was unbounded; and under
the wallcful superintendent OF Mr.. Fer
ret, all claims against Lord Emsdale for
received rents. dilapidations, etc, were
adjusted, we may be sure not adversely
to his clients interests; though he f!e-
quently complained, not half SO satisfac-
torly as if Lady Compton had not inter-
fered, with what Mr.. Ferret deemed mis-
placed generosity in the matter.
As was obliged to proceed onward with
the circuit, called at Compton Castle to
take leave of my interesting and fortu-
nate client few days after her installa-
ton there. | was most gratefully receiv-
ed and entertained. As we shook hands
at parting. her ladyship, after pressing
upon me diamond ring Of great value.
said, whilst her charming eyes filed with
regrc,ful, yet joyful tears: ado not forge,
that poor Henry intended at last to do US
justice" Prosperity. thought |, viii not
spoil that woman. 1t has not. as the
world. were authorized to communica ate
her real name, would readily acknowl-
edge.