Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-09-15
CHAPTER V.-CoNTINUED

CHAHIEh f.-CONIlNUtp'
take the candles from the lantern sale
Milton to Jude, sand set them in those can
dle-sticks upon the mantle piece. There
that will do-now 60 down stairs and bring
ur that basket of refreshments. MIR. DVll
ton will be none the worse off for taste o
cold turkey, and glass of that ezcellen
wine.' ~.-' e.....-.' .,.-.s
The devil p exclaimed Jude, looking
cautiously out into the dark passage, 'yor
don't expect me to 60 down in the dark!
There is nothing to be afraid Of sale
Milton, handing Jude one of the candles.
Il amt so sure of that said Jude, placing
the candle in one of the lanterns. 'Givf
me a pistol, and I'll face the devil himself
Here is one,' said Milton, taking OWL
toms pistol from the table.
Not exactly said D'Vilton, snatching il
from Milton. Il am not prepared to let my
pistol $50 off, just at this particular time
for, in that case should expect to loose the
charge
Milton bit his lips, and colored to the
temples at this keenly guarded, but palpa
BILE insinuatiou and, taking a pistol from
his bosom, he handed it, in silence, to Jude
while we are waiting for the refresh
ments,' said D'Viton, as soon as Jude LEFT
the room, please inform me how it is that
find my boy under your guardianship anc
care
That is long story, SIR said Milton
going towards the door and placing his hand
to his ear in listening attitude.
lis the story of such a character as to de-
mand such caution in its relation p asked
D'Vilton.
i can publish it upon the house-tops il
it were necessary, said Milton, resuming
his seat.
sYou need not be afraid of eavesdropper'
then,' said D'Vilton.
Iam not afraid sir. simply listened a
the door, because I imagined heard Jude''
voice. said Milton.
sJude's voice p said D'Vilton, starting
swhat should the william be doing here 2
His foul.soul has long ere now tasted the
dark and fiery experiences of perdition =
And, so saying, D'Vilton arose from his seat
and paced the room with long, rapid strides
Milton, placing his finger on his lip, mo-
toned to Julius to be silent; then, turning
to D'Vilton, he said in we'll feigned tones Of
surprise, WAS Jude as bad man as to de-
serve so terrible doom?'
bad there never lived so villianous and
bloody being since the world began sale
D'Vilton.
He was not always so,' said Miltoc; 'fol
can remember the time when Jude was al
honest, and hard working weaver. 1 have
not seen him for many years, and did no
know that he was dead
Il saw him hanged to tree in Americ;
by an excited and outraged community,
said D'Viton 'and aT strongly impres
sed with the idea, that there are others, lik'
him, who are fast bringing upon themselve
similar fate
sSirv exclaimed Milton vehemently, star
ting to his feet, and looking wildly upoI
D'Vilton, sam 1 to understand -
Understand, that am not frightened b.
your fierce looks and exceedingly we'll exc
cuted dramatic attitudes said D'Vilton
with bitter smile.
You seem to have availed yourself, Mr.
D'Vilton, of the sanctity and privileges o
your house to insult me, sir I am not dis
posed to aid you in your efforts to worl
yourself up into passion, and would advis
YOU to be more careful in your selection o
words when addressing me. Remember
sir, that you are in the presence of Claud
Miltouv And, so saying, Milton erecte'
his fine, tall form; and throwing his heac
proudly up, stood face to face with D'Vil
ton.
BE seated, SIR said D'Vi!ton, courteous
ly. 1T may be, that wrong you by enter
tanning the feelings and opinions which
do. regarding your true character; but tn
unaccountable manner in which you hav
acted since I saw you at the Growing Coo
Iuu,' together with what I have heard Il
this house, has excited my suspicious be
yond measure
i trust, that time will prove your suspi
cions unjust said Milton.
Il will not wait for time to do so,' sal
D'Vilton. you must undertake the tas
for yourself; but how and when did my bo
come under your guardianship?
He was found in basket, about thrice
years ago, and brought to my residence
hometown said Milton.
where was the basket found?
sIn hometown
But what part of the town " asked D
Wilton.
Il think the servant found the infant oI
posite St. Mary's Church, said Milton.
"A servant found him, then p said D'Vi
ton, passing his hand quickly over his eye!
and drawing Julius closer to his side.
yes sir said Milton.
is the servant living with you still?'
He died about four years ago. reptile
Milton.
sWas there anything, beside the infan
in the basket?-any papers and money!?
Il have fifty guineas, and written de!