The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1868-08-09


No, no NOT dead-yet," he answered
nervously. He could not bring himself t,
say that she was to die upon the morrow.
"Nay, Major Ormiston,r Roger here in.
terposed, for Nellie was sobbing in speech.
less anguish, if not dead, all is well-ol
may at all events yet be well-for this most
injured lady. have hope still-hope in
the honor and justice even of our enemy
| See this paper! 1t was writ by the soldier
| who hath lately received as his share in the
Irish spoil the house and lands of Meter
vile, and who is ready to aver on oath that
lips of the very woman who did that deed
for which Mrs. Netterville stands con-
demned to die.''
Ormiston glanced rapidly over the paper
! which Roger had drawn from his bosom and
| given to him.
"Yes, yes!" lie cried joyfully, :" doubt
it not in the least. Sergeant jackson is
well known as a man of truth beyond sus-
plclon and these lines, moreover, do but
repeat the defense which the unhappy lady
urged over and over again upon her trial,
insisting that the accusation against her
was an act OF private vengeance. But all
this can be discussed hereafter. Time
presses; and whatever is to be done to save
her. must he done at once.''
1.-The Lords Chief Justices suggested
Roger hut Ormiston shook his head with Il
little smile of scOrn.
pronounced in their own courts!" he said
q No, no. it is to the lord deputy we must
appeal. | will ride after him at once, and
IN couple of hours at the furthest you may
look for me with the result. | trust in
God that it may be a good one.''
He left the room without waiting for an
answer, and in another minute they heard
him gailop across the bridge. The next
two hours We're passed by Nellie in an
agony, of expectation which was painful to
behold. She coIifd not stay still a moment.
oome''"" III the narrow guard
room wan rapid and impatient. footsteps
sometimes, regardless of The presence of
the English soldery, she flung herself on
her knees weeping and praying almost
aloud IN her agony. Every stir about the
seemed to announce the return of her mes
senger, and at these moments she would |
stand up, shivering from head to foot in |
such fever of hope and fear, that Roger
ut last became seriously alarmed, and re-
monstrated firmly and atiectionately with
her on her want of self command. At last, |
to his indispensable relief, a hustle at the
doorway announced OrmistOn's return.
and moment afterward the latter entered
the guard-room. Nellie stood up, as white
as ashes, and utterly incapable of either
speaking or moving toward him. Shocked
at the mute anguish of her face, Ormiston
took her hand in his; but when she looked
at hlm, expecting him to address her, he
hesltated, like one doubtful of the effect of
the tidings he was bringing.
OF GOd 8 sake, speak at Once!" cried
Roger Anything is better for her than
TINS suspence Say, is it life or death p
Not death. certainly-at least hope
not, said Ormiston, vainly seeking in his
own mind for some filter words by which
to convey his meaning.
Ihe blood rushed to Nellies temples,
md the pupils of her eyes dilatetl; but still
she could not answer.
You hope =" Roger repeated sadly. He
saw, though Nellie did not, that there still
existed some uncertainty in the matter.
" There is reprieve at all events,n he
lad before replied. {
The color faded from Nellie's cheek, and
siadness from her eye. comfy reprieve- {
only that ~ she muttered, in tones SO hoarse ,
md changed that the young men could {
hardly believe it to be hers only that y
50 But the rest will follow" said Ormiston, I
rying to reassure her. The lord deputy &
will himself inquire into the business, i
md" 6
% Nay, then, she is safe, indeed Nellie t
ession, furnished by her chief accuser, her a
innocence must be clear ITS daylight. q a
II: she is safe-surelv she is safe - she II
dded, trying to reassu!e herself by the $
epetltion of the word. and yet sorely h
'llZzied 10y a something IL Drnistons eyes, $
D her joy. Y
:. Safe trust so--witil al my heart and i
oul trust So. hc. answered -raycIy. t,
NcyerthelrsS. my d, youug lady, :
'ould counsel yoU. a. a lend, not TO suffer +,
our hopes to soar too bgi. lest any after
appointment shout" oe too terrible for Il
ndHIancc. ~
If she is rep,iev,l. She VIII IL par C.
onrt: and if She j. pJTu ned, she VIII /,
v", Nellie repeated ,.owly. Ike one try Il