The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-08-02
..,a. NEW ORLEANS, SUNDAY MORNING, AUGUST g. 1868

NEW ORLE
of her own accord did dictate, and did suf-
fer me to write down on the spot, a full
confession Of her own guilt in the matter of
the murdered Tomkins.. She told me then
and many times afterward in the course of
the long night she did continue to aver it
that she herself it was who did the deed for
which Mrs. Netterville stands condemned
to die; she having, in drunken squabble,
seized the mans pistol and shot him dead
upon the spot. And she Furthermore avowed
with unspeakable groanings and many
tears, that, terrified at the consequences of
her own act, and moved besides by fiend
ish desire Of vengeance against thy mother,
who had, in some way, unwittingfy, in
times past, offended her, she not only ac-
that accusation afterward upon oath when
examined before the High Court of Com
missioners in Dublin. Now, then, maiden,
rise up and speed. Thy mothers life is in
thy hands; for with that paper, writ and
witnessed by one who, however humble, is
not altogether unknown as Jealous SOL
der in the camp Of Israel-with that paper
l say, to attest her innocence, they must of
certainty acknowledge it, and let her
CO."
@ How shall thank Thee, O my God -
cried Nellie, scarcely able to believe her
ears tAsst suc nau neaiN tue SOlOler rlSntly
1t Is good to praise God always, he
replied sententiously, 50 but at this moment,
to Dublin with what speed thou mayest."
"Alas!' said Nellie, chow shall get
there have ridden day and night ever
since heard this unhappy news; and only
yesterday evening our horses were so used
up, that and my companion had to find
our way hither as best we could on foot"
s. There are but two horses in the stables,
and neither of them are mine to Offer, said
the soldier, evidently distressed and anx-
ious at the dilemma in which his protegee
was placed. Nevertheless, and the Lord
can. Come with me to the ourtyard-I
doubt not but thou knowest the way we'll
enough already"
Yes, indeed, poor Nellie knew it we'll
enough, and at any other time she might
have wept ut revisiting on 80 sad an errand
a spot hitherto pleasantly associated in her
mind with many a childish frolic, and many
petted animal, the favorites of the days
gone by. Just now, however, she had no
inclination to dwell on the memories of the
past. Joy at the proved innocence of her
mother, and a wild fear lest she herself
should arrive too late in Dublin to allow of
her protting by the disclosure, filed her
whole soul, and left no room there for SEN
timental SORROWS. She found Roger already
in the yard, engaged in hot discussion with
an officer OF the English army, coal-black
charger which the latter was holding care
lessly by the bride, being the apparent OBJ
.ject of the dispute.
"Ay," muttered her conductor, as he
glanced toward the group; cit is, l see,
even as l suspected, and l shall have to
pay dearly for Black Cromwell" Then
leaving Nellie a little in the back ground he
went up to the English officer and said:
:. Here is an unhappy maiden, Captain
nf ". ny,<J
death, and sorely in need of n good steed
to bear her. The fate of n grave, God-fear-
ing woman, even of Mistress Netterville,
herself, the late owner of this mansion, is
dependent on her speed and had twenty
horses in the stable, rs have not one, l
declare unto thee, as God iveth and seeth.
that she should have her choice among
them ALL
- & Yea, and undoubtedly" the other an
swered with sneer. Nevertheless, since
it is even as thou sayest, and that thou hast
them not, fear me. good master sergeant,
been lucky enough to find favor in your
eyes, will be none the better for your good
intentions"
Sir, if you be mana gentleman-you
cannot, you will not refuser' cried the in
dignant Roger. Consider, this young
lady is here suppliant where once she
dwelt the honored mistress of the mansion.
and you cannot. of a surety, say nay! Re-
member it is no gift we crave; for this
purse contains double the value of your
steed, strong aud of admirable breeding as,
undoubtedly; he is
He held up purse as he spoke, the part
ing gift-ef Henrietta, from whom, however.
he had accepted it merely as a loan, to be
afterward repaid in some of the most val
liable OF the articles yet left him in. the
tower. 1t was well filed and heavy ;, but
with smile of scorn the officer waved it
quietly on one side.
" And how am / to be certified, pray
you, that this young maiden-who seems
to have cast witchcraft on you both-is
in reality Mistress Netterville, or any other
indeed than base impostor - he asked
with most offensive leer. "Scarce five
days have as yet elapsed since came hitler,
sent by the Lord High Deputy himself, to
nut order in this Uarrisnn. and to senarate