The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1870-10-09

NEW ORLEANS SUNDAY MORNING. OCTOBER

looked as if he would have exchanged place,
at that moment, with any unfortunately stu
ated poor devil short of a condemned felon.
"To be sure haven't, master Arthur; will
yer honor, Sir Robert, think O. what ! was
edging Still more towards the door.
'.Stay where you are, sirrah; surely Pm
master in my own house, and know what Pm
doing; though this fellows assurance docs
stagger me, and he known to be the party
most concerned in the wilful minx's flight"
"Sir Robert, recollect that though you may
admit low society, you are how talking to one
commission, and who, as such, must be entitled
to the courtesy of a gentleman
GA straw for your commission. only know
you as the upstart Ffolliot, "srejoined the de-
bauchee, the liquor and the excitement now
completely overmastering any self-contro! he
might otherwise have possessed land If
Ellen Lynch has eloped-with such fellow,
her name is henceforth for ever d stranger to
the Lynches, at the same time that you shall
be taught to repent your presumption"
Unnatural and degraded apostate, whose
name is by-word for scOrn and contempt,
exclaimed Arthur furiously, all command of
himself giving way before those lnsnltlng
words, 8" not even yonr evident state OF tithy
intoxication shall shield you from giving
satisfaction, and speedily, for your insolence."
dissatisfaction to such dunghil! bird as
you! Gaven, tell my rascals to put this fellow
under the pump"
through intoxication and knowledge Of my re-
gard for your sister, to use words yon dare not
use=iH your sober senses, or at another tlme."
"Coward-my sister-coward J" the baronet
roared, like some furious beast, stamping at
the same time fierceiy with his damaged foot
=" my sword, Gaven--my sword, rufian' from
the mantel-piece.D
1 see soss
thur is"
"My sword hound, and not word. My
leg is firm enough still to enable me to let out
hi I'LL Innd q II.
hill" He made fierce lunge, but Arthurs
sword was out too; and it was well PraGtlsed
in the " noble science of defence" Inc thrust
was parted and returned.
Utterly terrified by the clang and flashing OF
the swords, Brian roared with all his might,
" murdher murdher, will no wan stop them !"
Alarmed by the cries and clashing OF the
swords, the other domestics rushed to the
room but none of them dared to interfere.
There had been, however, but few more
passes interchanged, and no blood spilled,
when the rapid gathering OF q horses hoois
waa heard approaching the house, and a mo-
ment after Mr.. Gordon burst into the room, ex,
claimi4g, vehemently, "desist 9nadmen II
command you in the name OF 9od' whose ser
want am"
Gordon" interrupted Sir Robert, violently,
" YOU are determined, see, to interfere in my
affairs, though you might be much better en-
ployed in staying at home and minding the
petticoats."
Speak not irreverently, ill-mannered and
heartl man, to the bereaved father, that but
shed, when he saw Arthur riding hither:
Good God, sir, is dear Maria then" Ar
thur paused and dropped the point OF his
sword.
Yes, Arthur, the kndest, the gentle st and
the purest spirit that graced the earth has
flown and left me desolate indeed God,
merciful even in thy Christening, breathe INTO
my spirit that submission TO thy VIII, ana pa
thence which, as 4 Christian pastor, should
feel, but which as a father, God forgive me-
cannot cannot yet" he bent his head III
anguish and placed his hand across MS oroW,
for u moment.
Arthur was so completely overcome by the
intelligence and his regret for having been the
occasion of giving an additional moment . nn.
even his anxiety respecting Ellens removal
was for the instant, merged in his sympathy
for the bereaved father, as he truly termed
himself.
Even the drunken excitement of the baronet
was so overmastered by the energy of the
rector's suffering that sheathing his sword
without requiring second command, he seat
ed himself in a somewhat respectful silence.
rector's hand, "consolation 1 have none to
9sF yon and SoM not
| "I'm sure of it, my dear boy. know the
| departed angels regard for you, and 1T cost my
lacerated heart an additional Pang when saw
you riding furiously in this direction, lest i
should be too late to prevent bloodguiltlness"
"Then, sir" said Arthur, 81 have to express
my deep regret that any act of mine should
} "Tm glad, Arthur, to hear you, through any
| motive, regret your late rash aud God-forbid-
| den proceedings-and now, hot-headed boys,
| as one cordial drop in the bereft fathers bitter
| cup, promise that this feud terminates here
and now, particularly as have reason to know
| that neither of you is cognizant of the manner
or direction of Miss Lynch's removal, which, 1
can well guess, has been the cause of this
blood thirsty alteration"
| Sir Robert sullenly refused to give any such
pledge, while Arthur, considerably influenced
by Mr.. Gordons words, said, 81 pledge my
self distinctly, sir, that shall not further
seek to renew this broil, especially as know
your words are not lightly spoken"
| =" ,Fhen, Arthur, let us proceed to our differ
ent destinations without further delay. To
you, Sir Robert, would say" added the rector
| solemnly, "your course has been hiterto an
evil one !; and do not depend on your youth
for heightened years to repent and reform.
| Alas for human happiness! the young and
blooming are cut off as rapidly as the aged and
wasted. BE warned, then, at once by a ia
theirs sufferings, and call to mind all the agony
| you have caused yoHr parents. May God in his
] mercy touch your heart, amen"
! The rector and Arthur now departed without
any farewell salutat:on from the owner of the
J hail, who remained sitting in gloomy silence.