Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-10-20

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passed through the, ordeal .unscathed; now, that
his boy stood calmly, and in perfect safety, the
great heart within him quailed at the very recol-
lection of the terrible position. which he had as.
sumed, and at the thought Of what might have
been the consequence. = .E''+s' -"
However, by slipping little spiced vine, his
nerves were soon strengthened, and his system
soothed and quieted; and it was not long before
he was engaged in lively conversation with those
around him. - = .' -;-i - r. - E7=l.. 81
O., Milton returned to the inn about an hour after
these incidents had taken place, aud deposited in
D'Vilton's hands the papers and money, which
the latter had placed in the basket with the in
fsntthirteen years before. There was not the
leRst doubt Of the genuineness of these pagers and
the money and DVilton felt satisfied that the
boy beside him was none other than his own son.
You made some allusion to bracelet, which
you remember placing upon the right ankle OF
the infant said Milton. About this, l know
nothing All that know about the matter, is,
that thirteen years ago q servant, now dead
brought to me o champagne basket in which
found male infant, two papers signed by Edward
D'Vilton,' and fifty guineas. The infant was i'm
mediately placed in charge Of a young woman then
acting as wet nurse to my daughter, Elouise and,
if o bracelet was upon its ankle, she must have
removed it and made some disposition of 1t. am
more inclined to this opinion, from the fact that
this woman was discharged some months after for
stealing several of my wife's jewels. Any time,
sir, that you may feel disposed to honor my house
with visit, you can have an opportunity of see
ing the identical basket in which the infant was
found. Are you satisfed?' ~.
Il am quite satisfied as to the identity ofthe boy,
said D'ViIton but must confess, Mr.. Milton,
that your conduct, in locking me up in the 'Des-
erted House. together with what heard while
there, has led me to the formation Of rather
unfavorable opinion Of your character. Explain,
satisfactorily, IL you can, and shalt then know
what position to assign to you ~ ,
you must remember, sir said Milton, 'that
YOU gave your name as Wentworth, when met you
at Maysville; that you manifested much interest
in Barney's story of what he had heard and seen
at the deserted house that you stated that you
knew the mother of julius; that you would have
entered the house by force, had l. not given you
the key -.'. e. r.! ~ - y
well, sir; that is all very true,' said DVilton.
well, sir; hearing that Edward D'Vilton had
persisted at sea- shortly after the mysterious dis
appearance of his wife, naturally felt curiosi-
ty to know who this Wentworth was. Not dream.
ing that Wentworth and D'Vilton were one and
the same person. when you insisted upon entering
the Deserted House. I concluded to confne you
there until I could make some enquiry, concern
ing you. Upon my arrival in hometown des
cribed your appearance to few friends, all Of
whom felt persuaded that you could be none
other than D'Vilton himself. Without informing
any one where you were, Immediately procured
refreshments, and left hometown for the deserted
house, accompanied by Julius, and my servant
Ned Brown ...a 80 80.
WELL said D'vilton, as though but partially
satisfied with Milton's explanation; show am l tc
account for what heard iu the old house in re-
ference to your characters? Here DViltou relat
ed what language he heard while in the deserted
house. ..-- -: Tri ..- a,i, -
4 cannot account for it in any other way re-
piled Milton, Save that some evil disposed per
son wished to injure my character; and adopted
that means for doing so. ...s. -s..: ..r-
Scarcely = said D'Viton, with some emphasis
You must remember, sir, that the language o
the invisible was addressed to me on the suppo
siton that it was yourself to whom the Words'we
spoken 20. ,....,... ....... .s-assj. %
| well it is o matter Of small consequence to me
any way said Milton, sharply. 4 have been llV'
ing in this place some fourteen years, aud my
character is too well known to be oVerthrowu bJ
mysterious language heard in an old building
from the lips Of some invisible being. Can you
prove that such language was used? and II 80 oJ
whom can it be proVen?' =
you do not suppose me capable Of speaking
that which is not true 2 asked D'Vilton, angriy
/ Il do not know you we'll enough to reply to tina,
question in the negative said Milton. -
.F3ut what possible motive could have IN tell
ing YOU an uutruth p asked D'Vilton. .,..
well, SIR said Milton, starting to his feet
s;f vou really believe me to be the murderer'o
vour wife, because of what you heard in the old
house. 90 at once to magistrate and have him
issue a warrant for my arrest. Try it-ha, ha
ha. and then come to me and tell me what sue
cess YOU have met with : aud 80 saying, Milton
hastily left the room. - - x=.,..,
Milton had but just entered his house, and
thrown himself weariedly upon the couch, when
loud ran ut the door made known the arrival ol
some nocturnal visitor. A few moments after, q
servant entered Miltou's room and informed him
that an old gentleman was at the door, and very
anxious to see the master OF the house. @Alter
| some hesitation, Milton directed servant to SNOW
the gentleman into the parlor, after which, Mil
ton descended the stairs.
As he entered the parlor the stranger arose WIN
clerical and somewhat dignifed air; and, after
grasping Milton cordially by the hand; SAID, mucn
to the surprise Of the latter:
Not in h-ll yet, Claude Milton?
sWhatl, exclaimed Milton; 'is it possible that
it is you, Jude p ..-..-1. - 10.
Didn't know me, eh?-glad to hear it, said
Jude Fetch out them e1hiberators old fell J.
I'm thirsty
But jude said Milton where did you OBJ
tain so perfecta disguise 2 l.s..-
1T don't matter where got it, replied Jude
Bring out the brandy old fellow, and pay me that
one hundred pounds that you owe me for taxing
old Loo across the river
sAhl how did you manage that little affair,
Judes' asked Milton, eagerly; taking decan
ter of brandy from the side.board, and placing
glass before Jude. .r.
20, I managed it very well,' said Jude. filling
the glass with the pure brandy, and draining IL
in breath. by the way, Milton, durn me, II
don't believe that the old hag will get we'll after
ALL
Il scarcely think so.' said Milton, musingly.
you DON'T eh? Why man, when left the old
hut across the water she was strong enough to
walk half way the length Of the house. Lor me
how she did curse you, Milton!
sWhy should she curse me " asked Milton; Il
have done her no harm that know Of
well. don't know how matters stand between
you,' said Jude; but her last words to me were,
that both of us would swingin chains before many
months had passed OVER our heads
Indeed = said Milton 'ha ha! hail am
much obliged to her for the warning; but Claude
Milton is perfectly willing to await such catas-
trophe'
Ditto, say T. said Jude, drinking another glass
Of brandy, and bringing the glass down upon the
table with crash but how about the hundred
pounds old buzzard?'
Silence, jude said Milton; placing his hand
upon the arm of the noisy visitor. MY wife and