The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1869-04-18

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I'll take the Evangelist MOTTO hit him. Sure,
would be no balls in the pistals, SO that he cam
make his Character and establish his position
t in sssiety a IAN without
all, Mike dear, but law. 2 .,if !, ,75,4sss 4
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Mike attempted to make. his exit by the i
back door, and found it guarded by ferocious
who, before opening it. held a colloquy with
some one on the outside. The bars were then
removed, and Mike reached the yard just I'M
time to see an old hack, which he easily
recognized, galIop past him into the stable.
Having considerable experience in such mat
ters, he at once perceived that there must be-
by the uproar, he entered small plantations
adjoining the house, where he saw sailor
standing with his back to the wall, and MAI. y
fully defending himself with a long waffle.
from a crowd of assailants.f Mikes arrival was
most opportune, for he reached the outside
of the crowd, q boy, who had climbed the wall,
to hurl on tho man beneath him. At his
command hostilities were at, once suspended
The sailor proved to be Pennant's servant, who,
having letter to deliver to his master, was
furnished with a horse at Dunseyerick, that he.
might the more speed " reach him. ~
The letfsr Hgass from tho Captain of the
dss ia; IS & & & sss.s
| the Lieutenanty spFinging upon the hoTse
which had carried AsSi servant from QunSeTe-e
rick, rode rapidly towards D1eIh6ven Bay.
Captain Beaurnont had that afternoon received
dispatches from Dublin, apprising him that o.
French frigate,s which had sailed from Brest
for the west coast of ireland, might be moment
arily expected there, and urging him to make
every possible exertion to capture her, as she
carried documents and emissaries, which the
| government were most anxious to secure. After
| some time spent in consultation, the Lieuten-
| ant was about retiring, when the Captain re-
marked that his sudden recall might arouse
! -k.I
that he should again return to his friends as if
nothing important had called him away, and
rejoin the frigate privately during the night
| His absence could be attended with no incon-
| venience, as the ship would not get under
weigh until day-break, that her course
might be clearly seen by those who were, no
| doubt, watching their movements.
Pennant joyfully embraced the opportunity
SO unexpectedly afforded him of again seeing
1 Kate Bingham, perhaps for thelast time, and
urged ON his jaded horse with whip aud spur.
| he reached the Castle; neither Mike nor
Harry had as yet returned, aad Colonel
Blake had gone to take his acoustphped walk.
He found Miss Bingham and Tim, the butler,
| in the Hall, both evidently in o state Of great
atfe44--s. Yesy-FiFsJ, ,-said-kateJrepasi
/ towards him, " Hi do il. Mr.. sPennant, i have
| a request to InaFIe, whicf1 you must grant
without moments delay; ptfSs on your
uniform, and follow me quickly TO the dIaging-
room.n .t. s15s.TI - . = T5-I- n = y ). ~ !
"Yes, yes, your honor,t cried TIM almost
pushing him towards his bed-chamber- yes,
yes; young ladies is always impatient, md
know Miss Hates in a. hurryy iin a tome OF
/ great confidence, as he handed him his coat.
IFThe sheriff and bum bailitfs Chad luck to
them is coming, just only for q few minutes
t-thatn dor-now come along yer. honor
Emily introduced Mr.. Edwards, who, was. in
naval undress, adding, Hthat She requested
them to walk about the grounds until she sent
lawn as quickly as he could, followed by hi.
new acquaintance, who carried q telescope in
his hand, They had. scarcely left the house
when three well mounted men rode up, and
tspTinging from their horses, entered the hall
while at the same instant, others on foot ad
yanced from, the woods, and stationed them.
selves to command view of the Castle ON al
sides Let us get away said Remnant = II
may be indelicate to remain so near, for fear
something unpleasant is likely to happenP
"Poob, pOoh," replied. the other; %people
hereabout think nothing of suclE YfsfCs-Wc'r
Hsed to theal and laugh heartily when they're
over; those men are looking after Wei
just stroll up and down here, to he at hand
should Miss Bingham require Look sai6
he adjusting the glass, "what noble view
this is.n As one of the strangers approached
Edwards cautiously thrust his right hand into
the breast of his coat, and Pennant conld
perceive that he grasped dagger, without
seeming to be aware of the maus presence
4 whom he adroitly managed to keep behind
him; while still apparently occupied in looking
through the glass, he carelessly remarlzed-"i
suppose these fellows must be haili1s, come t.
look for the Colonel or Master Mike It's very
extraordinary, but every one in thisunfortunatt
country seems to be stepped in debt After
short inspection, the unwelconIe visitor
seemed satisfied. Some twenty minutes NIGH
have elapsed, when the persons who had
entered the Castle returned 10 their horses
and on their appearance, Pennants companion
proceeded, without making any remark, {,
walk directly towhrdszthe
Officers of the fIigate,1 said the subordinate
who had before so closely examined them, t.
the leader of the party, who was looking il
their direction, as he mounted. 81 ~
All" muttered the other, claPpipg spurs tc
his horse, and galloping Off he has the sluel
of the evil one, but I'll cateli him yet ''s94
ITO be ContinuedJ