Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-10-27

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the carriage about FIVE miles from the deserted
house. Immediately recognizing the section Of
country, he started to his feet aud, looking In
quiringly into the face Of Jude, said: 'Where are
you going 70 take me?
Sit down. and ask no questions said Jude.
But didn't you tell me that you were just going
to take me two miles from MonctownF
Il did, replied Jude.
well, amt we been riding all night? asked
Jim.
Look here Jim, if you don't want your throat
cut you'd better sit quiet and ask no more ques-
tions,' said Jude. Il might as we'll tell you at
once that somebody has hired ma to send you to
America or kill you-just as it suits me. What
old Loo told you about D'Vilton is all lie; for
he amt no father Of yourn, nor has he returned
to England at all. The old hag of a fortune-tel-
Ter is nothing but an old crazy woman that once
lived at the D'Vilton hall; and you are not the
fret boy that she has deceived
But said Jim, who hired you to kill, or send
me all the way off to America? amt done
no harm to anybody and, so saying, the boy
burst into tears.
well, 'taiu't bit of use to blubber out that
way about nothing. If you keep quiet I'll send
you to America with your pocket full of money
so that you can live there until you can get some
thing to do. You amt obliged to stay there If
you don't like to-
Il don't want to CO. sobbed the boy.
sPshawr said Jude, putting his arm around the
neck of Jim, coaxingly; Pm just funning with
you, my boy You don't suppose that l meant
what said about taking you to America
Where are you going to tske me, then !? asked
Jim.
'Just few miles further said Jude.
But where?'
To the house of one who wishes to befriend
you said Jude. Make yourself perfectly easy,
and you will not regret it. Here, take sip Of
this wine-it will revive you somewhat
The unsuspecting boy swallowed mouthful of
the drugged wine, which Jude always kept about
bis person. In this situation must we now leave
our hero-the victim to the cunning and design of
a heartless william.
The morning after the incidents related above,
D'Vilton appeared before the magistrate to an.
swer to the charge of the murder of Pete Mug.
gins. Of course the charge could notbe sustained,
as it was positively proven by the evidence OF Mil
ton. Dulson, Johnston, Williams, Barney and Ju-
lius, that the defendant was twenty-five miles
from hometown when the murder took place
Who the murderer really was, who had given his
name as Edward DVilton, could not be ascer-
tanned and Bessie being perfectly satisfied that
the defendant was not the Individual whom she
had seen at the inn prior to the murder of her
husband, the case was necessarily dismissed, and
D'Vilton discharged from custody.
Och murther an blazes y said Barney, as D.
Wilton turned to leave the Office of the magistrate
'its meself that knew ye was innocent intirely.-
Be Jabers list spake the ward an I'll kill the
dirthy blackguard that laid his hans on yere
honor
1T is all right, Barney said D'Vilton, grasping
the hand of the well-meaning, but hot-headed
Irishman; there is no harm DONE
.D'ye see that, nowr asked Barney, holding up
q heavy cudgel.
Certainly, do replied D'Viton.
sOchi whiniver ye made a nate lad to fight for
We, list call for this headache sthick, said Bar
i shall do so,' said D'Vilton, smiling, and turn
ing to Milton, who had touched him on the arm
as if desirous of speaking to him aside. -.
Until you can perfect your arrangements said
Milton, 4 shall be most happy, sir, to have you
make my house your home
Thank you, Mr. Milton said D'Vilton; 'but
Johnston having already invited me to take up
my head quarters at his residence, 1 shall be ob-
liged to decline your very kind invitction.'
You will dine with me, then-will you not !?
asked Milton.
with pleasure, sir, said D'Vilton, and, so say
ing, he took Johnston's arm and, after bowling
to Milton, left the spot.
sBarney,' said Milton, observing that the Irish
mans eyes were fixed upon him, are you partc-
ularly employed at present and, if not, will you
20 on an errand for me?'
sAn' is it the likes O. yerself that asks that
Paw Rano IN
to vel afther all ye done to body in Maysville
We don't suppose ye can hire me now. Och I'm
STRONGLY tmpted to break me arm over yere long
face-ye bloody thafe O. the worldn
DO you know whom you are addressing" asked
Milton, laying bis hand upon Barneys broad
shoulder and glancing 6ercely into his face; then
placing his mouth to Barneys ear, he whispered
a few words, upon the hearing of which, the Irish
man staggered back and fell upon his knees be-
fore Milton.
sAn' will yere riverance forgive puir sinful
body for spanking so disrispectfully to one of the
Holy fathers said Barney, taking off his cap,
and trembling like a frightened child.
Stand upon your feet" said Milton, observing
that the movements of Barney were attracting
much attention from the passers-by. If you
wish absolution, follow me at once
As Milton passed through the streets Of None
town, followed by Barney, close observer could
not but be favorably impressed with regard to the
character of the man. The titled gentleman down
to the simple and unnoticed carman, lifted their
hats as he passed by; while little boys and girls
crossed the street just to shake hands with good
Mr.. Milton as he was generally called by the ju-
yenile portion of the inhabitants Of Monctown.-
Milton's sanity of manner and urbanity Of dispo-
sition was perfectly irresistible; and, perhaps,
in all the world, there never lived so finished,
trained and willy hypocrite as this
very Claude Milton The universal respect and
almost reverance, which was paid to Milton,
tended much to awe the simple Irishman, who had
80 grievously offended him few moments ago.
But let US proceed with our story.
Take seat here, and will join you in few
said Milton, as he ushered Barney into
his magnifcenty furnished drawing room.
Never had poor Barney's eyes rested upon such
magnificent furniture as that which now surround
ed him. Soft silken and luxuriant ottomans, go
fas, settees and lounges; richly carved and highly
polished chairs and tables, unique and massive
pier glasses, extending from the ceiling to the
floor: heavy damask and venitian-lace curtains,
capped with heavy and superb guilt cornices;
rich and rare paintings; velvety carpets, upon
which the feet delighted to tread; costly bound
books; mantle ornaments Of the most exquisite
taste and skill, silver vases freighted with fra
grant flowers and filling the apartment with the
breath of new born Eden; piano, harp and
guitar, and, in short, everything that was calcu-
lated to attract, ravish and delight the senses
Such was the drawing room of Claude Milton.
Barney said Milton, entering the room with
one of his most amiable smiles, Il am persuaded
Il 4I yAT1