Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-01-25
'FRONT.' Boston Olive Branch.l
THE DIAMOND RING,
~ OR,
The AstrOlOgcr's Stratagem.
4 TALE OF BOSTON I'm I775,
: BY OLIVER OPTIC.
tst (CoNTINUED.)
CHAPTER w.
4. -
The Murder.

4 found." suggested Mr.. Waldeck, looking into
the Sace Of the Other with blank expression.
- II is possible, but not probable. The vii
lain has probably made his escape, and it will
be long before he will show himself aga in
a--By Heavens here he is" said he, as
he saw Robert Dewrie, appare ntly igDorant of
the painful circumstances which the last hour
had disclosed, enter the shop.
The young patriot certainly appeared to be
entirely unconcerned and at ease. NOdding
to Col. Powell, and with word Of salutation
Ivo 'Waldeck, he was about to pass into the
. back parlor, when the officer placed his hand
upon his shoulder, and hauily bade him stop.
Robert Dewrie, turned around, and with
scowl upon hIs finely chiSeled features, was
about 10 hurl his Indignation at lIe Colonel,
when the latter addressed him.
"Robert Dewrie, your crime has found you
9, out YOU"
, "Colonel Powell, am not to- be ntimidated;
you threatened me las; night but you see do
not fear you," Interrupted Robert.
"Young man, accuse you of a greater
crime even than treason. You prc a mur-
deIer p
"No, no, Colonel, it cannot be true; DO not
accuse him." inteIposed Mr. Waldeck,
"What cannot be true, Mr.. Naldeck ? !
10 not uHutISldHu youJ SulC EODC ~ calmly,
but with an anxious glance of inquiry at the
goldsmith g..
ale knows nothing about it; | knew he
was innoceat-tiIank God he is % exclaimed
Wadeck with apparent lervency.
Col. Powell looked with surprise at the
goldsmith, while something like sheer rested
upon his countenance.
"Uf course he will deny it. After all the
hs.h hna iok IN he4f h.. &c
not likely 10 Inform against himself"
"Leny what, Sirl Will you tell me the
meaning Of all this 7" said the young man
with gesture of impa;ience.
"Then you do not know your uncle has
been murdered-baSeiy, cruelty murdered 2"
"NIurdered good Heavens! ! no." exclaimed
- Robert. "When and where was the deed
dope?"
"This pretended ignorance will not avail
you, Robert Dewrie. The evidence already
/, obtained, leaves not doubt as to the assas-
SIM" said Col. Powell steniy.
"My God is il possible Lam accused Of the
= S.But, perhaps, RoSef,. yoa CO remove the
suspicion which attaches to yOu," mildly ad-
ded Waideck.
no '.God is my witness that / am entirely inno-
cent" exclaimed Robert, shrinking back al
the borrid thought.
"You act your part well, young man., re
marked the Colonel, whose predjudices had
convicted the accused, rather than the sus-
picious circ unStances.
Colonel Powell, believe you are SOL
dier and gentleman. Recent events have
unfortunately made you my enemy. You
have in your ranking heart, already condemn
ed me. Is this just Is il generous! Can
you not treat ur foes with magnanlmity 2"
and Robert DeWiie folded his arms in dlgnlfed
composure, regarding with an eagle gaze he
naughty man before him.
"Robert Dewrie," said the officer, after a
mOmentary pause, sit is true you have at
tempted 10 injure me in a vital par!. but
bear yoC no malice"
at is false. sir; have never attempted to
injure you in any manner. | love your daugh-
ter, but the affection is mutual. have not
iniruded myself upon her,"
% "It matters not now; II las already gone
forth 10 your fellow itzens-ay,;o your fellow
patriots that you are murderer--"
(Which is false, sir" interrupted Robert,
9 with an indignant fash Of his bright eye.
al an. not your judge, but the evidence
will consigu you 10 the gallows and all ev-
erlasting lhfsmy."
"Nay, nay, Colonel, letus not proceed 10
extremiti eS with him." exclaimed Waldeck
D., "Would you allow him 10 escape! :" said
Col. Powell with glance Of aston iShment a:
the goldsmith.
al would; but let us retire TO the back par
lorj the people will shortly interrupt u.s."
"@>"I wish not 10 escape" said Robert calmly.
TRhe three retired TO the inner apartment
SRhete IN examination Of the merits of the
'cage .ensued. Robert was shown his own
knife, covered with blood. He was horror
struck at the sight and protested his inno-
cence. he had left 1t in the shop some days
before, he ,SaId. he was next reminded OF
the quartet which certainly tended 10 impli-
cate him. His absence since the quarrel was
then nc0mmenled upon, But this the young
man vehemently denied, and ap pealeG 10
Waldeck.
"Was not in my room at seven O'Clock
last evening, Mr.. Waldeck," said he.
al do moi know that you were, Robert, if
the fact ca n. he shown, il would be greatly 10
your advantage" said Mr.. Waldeck, in a
gentle and persuasive tone.
"Did you not come ~ my room about that
aime ~ exclaimed Robert, aghaSt with aston
ishment at the goIdsmLh's cool denial.
"Not that remember, Robert" answered
Waldeek with sorrow full air.
,Hi''And did you not let me have hundred
pounds :"
~ "Why Robert you are demented; you had
no money of me-"
"My God what can this mean 7" and the
young man pressed his hands on his swimming
head. hi hge a
Robert Dewrie was overwhelmed by this
unexpected evidence OF the treachery, of the
criminal duplicity OF Waldeck and lof time
he endeayored TO collect his scattered senses.
4 sudden thought inspired him with new en-
erey, and more calmly than be had before
acted, he examined his pockets Tor the nurse
handed him BY Mr.. Waldeck on the previous
evening, ;,4 -. -, ar,ias, .9,.- :
81, "Hers are the pure and the money just as
you gave them 10 me, Luckily ! have not
disturbed either" and Robert extended The
purse toward Waldeck. .,tt
sfFf.Now God be with you, Robertj this was
!. your uncles purse" exclaimed the goldsmith,
es he took il ffsn him. "Here are bis in
Cole Powell examined the purse and recog-
nized the letters, i...,. "a ,,,t..en
'The eyidsnceis conclusive, 1" said he. re-
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