Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1851-05-30

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she added in great trenor.
Certainly not, madam replied. 'We sba
be better alone
cd himself close by the loor. Presently a sound
ing confident step washeard along the passa re
the library door swung back on its noisees
hinges, and in stalket man of appareni
about thrty-iive years If age, tall centeel. AM
soIdier-looking. He started back on seeing me
recognizing, | perceived, my vocation at
glance.
GLOW is this2' he exclaimed. 4 expected
'Tbe Countess OF S.yton. True; but he
ladyship has deputed me to confer with YOU OF
the business mentioned in your note'
Il shall have nothing to say to YOU he re
! piled abruptly. and tn ed to leave the room.-
Mr.. Flint had shut,s, was standing with hi
back to the door.
'You can't CO. he said in his coolest manner
| The police are within call
'The police What the devel do you mean ?
cried Chiffon angrly but spite of his assurance
visibly trembling beneath Flints searching
haIfsneering look.
Nothing very remarkable replied that gen,
iIeman, 'or unusual il our profession. Come
sit down; we are LAWYERS YOU are man OF
business, we know. dare say we shall soon
understand each other
Mr.. Chiffon sat down, and modify awaited
what was next to come.
you are aware said Mr.. Flint, that Won
have rendered yourself liable to transportation. p
what exclaimed Chiffon, flashing crimson,
and starting to his feet. 'Whatr
TO transportatjon,' continued ny mpertur-
babe partner, Cor seven, ten, fourteen years or
tor Iie at the discretion OF the Judge but con-
sidering the frequency Of ;he crime Of late,
should say there is strong probability, that
you viii be a if.r!
What devils eiJberish is this 2 exclaimed
Chiffon, fuch'encd but still fierce. i can
prove everything have said. MIR Gosfuri,
tel. vOu-'
We'll, well, interrupted Mr.. Fin; put it in
that light how you please; turn it which way
YOU will lis like the key in Blue Beard, which
dare say you have read Of; rub it out on one
size, a"d it comes on the other, SAY, by way
Of Argument, that you have not obtained money
By Hnlounded threats--a crime winch the law
holds tatNmonnt to highway robbery You
have in taat case obtained money for compronl-
lsng teluny-that of polygamy. An awful
position, my good sir, choose winch you wjll.'
Utterly chopia.Ien was the lately triumphant
man; but be speedily rallied.
4 care not he Mt length said. Punish me
you may; uHt the pride ct iu.s sham Countess
and the sham Ear! viii he brought low. And
| tell ycu once for ALL he added, rising at the
came time, AID speaking in ringing, wrath:ul
tones, that | deity You, aud will either Gn
handsomely remunerated for silence, or will
at once inform the Honorable James Kingston
that he is the true Earl of Savton.
and tell you rctorled Flint, that if you
attempt to leave this room, will give you into
cus ody at once, and transport you, whateye.
may be Tie consequence to others. Come, come,
ct US have no more nonsense or buster. We
have strong reasons for believing that the story
by which you have been eXtor,ng money, is
fabrication. II it bc so rely upon it, we shall
detect and punish you. Your only safe course
IS to make clean breast Of It whilst there is
yet time. Out With il, man, al once, and you
shall 20 sc",t-!ree; nay, have = few score
pounds mofe.-say hundred. Be wise in time,
| counsel YOU
Cn,jon hesi'a'cd; lis white lips qnivered.-
There was something TO reveal.
! caruot,' be mu.tged, after considerable
pause. '.iiere is nothing to DISCLOSE
'YoH will not! Tbcn your fate be on your
own head. have do"e with you
1t was now my turu. Come, come said,
i is useless urging his man further. How
much DO you expect! The insolent proposal
IN your note, is, you well know, out
OF the question. How much money do Won cX-
Pect !ur keeping this wreched affair secret p
Sa'e your terms at once.
- thousand per anaum,' was the reply, 'and
the first wear down.
'AlOGcSt, upON my word But | suDDnSa we