The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1870-09-25
THE PRIEST HUNTER,
In Irish Tale of the Penal Times.
(Cntinued.I
BY Al. ARCHDEAcoN, ESQ.
CHAPTER XIV.

W Sir Johns annoyance had, however, onl,
ftfommenced for the day. 1t was scarcely al
1our after Mr.. Gordon's departure, when
conrier, in rapid haste, brought him o SECOND
eeyere reprimand for his remissness and want
! of energy in enforcing the penal statutes The
thp elder Ffollipt's death, had reached the ex
& xcutive with q repidity not usual in those
I Lays of slow travelling; and tho reprimand was
forwarded with equal rapidity.
~ The baronets study bell was furiousiy runc
after he had read the despatch throughout
! md Shawn was instantly summoned to his
%Rgesence.
~ SO, ruffian," said Sir John, as that worthy
made his appearance, - it appears that must
Rcopttnue to be prosecuted for your drunken
negligence OF the business you are employed
Ter; See here how accurate he charge is
4. He READ portion of the despatch, stating
{ fiiat Eovernmest had received second com
z nlsinication, to the effect tS,at Father Bernard
ffAilger and his nephew, were still openly and
sdaringly officiating in Ballintubber by day
and night, within door and without door and
q shat, as necessary cons 'quence, any outrage
sor assault on life or property was not to be
Eondered at; but by the bones OF Black
Dick" concluded the baronet, in a tone of
Shercer Vehemencc than be had at all sen.uret
70 assume towards Mr.. Gordon, eff Won have
mot the district cleared of both uncle and
fAephew, before another week passes, shall
you"
"a But, your Noble honor, Sir John how can
8 Not word ruflian. L give you n week
Il Make nse of it; and Ffollof, you're come in
&tims addressing the latter, who had Just en-
steredl to witness my ultiuiatum to this fellow,
and for other purposes, too" he added, as
Shawn made his suIen exit. Look at this
mornings compliments"
IS The baronet reached hi m the despatch to
read, and having strobe from window to win
dow, without giving him time to examine it,
acclaimed impatiently, O. How, in the devils
lame, did the intelligence reach them so fast
.Spme seoundrei must be spying on us: and
what can we do to show we are not sleeping
on our posts !"
S. al know not, Sir John. 1t is really curious
and to rebuke for want of zeal, who have
4cnrred the hatred, and provoked the assaults
~ the rebellious for our we'll known and un-
'fsng loyal exertions"
Then the, cursed nonsensical affair of that
&oheerved the baronet, without appa-
having heard or needed his compan-
4s18 observation 9" wish the pulling chit
Deen left to yegetate in her cabin. Do
you know, early as it is, anu after having
$50 visit respecting her abduction from that
sonblesome fellow, Gordon, who presumed to
z.4RFn me openly, aud even handy threats |
nuch the worse for him, if am true des |
/ y troublesome still"
/, too, Sir John, have had my annoyance |
ffas morning on that score. That foolish boy. !
thur, has been ranting furiously for the last |
S1tuf aboBb-her withdrawal from the cottage |
ewever be received the intelligence, accus-
80 me loudly of having been the pianner of
I'M abduction, and even threatening to tiinr
!. 3 his commission, and set out in pursuit OF |
anless slIe he instantly restored"
|then, sir, must say you have earned |
* annoyance; she will, however, be this !
.Dg in the hands of that pirate or SNUG |
ltE Fellow, on her way to another country, |
chen, stsppose, the young fellows hot
1ft may tie c1oied."
you knew Sir john that since we wereI