Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-06-07

him able to bear.
To return now to Julian, whom we last
parted from at the door of his cell, in the
arms of his friend, Lindsay. So efectually
had the chloroform employed by the latter
done its work, that it was some hours before
he recovered consciousness. When he did go
he found himself still in his strange dress, be-
ing driven rapidly along in close carriage
in company with man whom he recognized
as having once or twice before seen him,
though he could not remember where.
"Feel better now, sir ?" asked this individ'
ual, whose name was Burton, as he perceived
that his charge had opened his eyes.
"Where am II" was Julians counter'in-
quiry. He tried to raise himself to more
erect posture as he spoke, but feeling dizzy
and confused, sank back again directly.
"Iu carriage. sir, which is taking you and
me to safe place, as fast as it can. We are
not more than ten miles now from the coast
and by sunrise we will be aboard steamer,
and off to San Diego. Do you remember
nothing oflast night, sir p ... ........ -.
II remember" said Julian, pressing his
hand to his brow, something of visit from
my wife-and from Lindsay, at an unusual
hour. Tell me-" he added suddenly, "is my
wife safe2 Where is she?' ri: . %!
"Oh she's safe, never fear," said Burton,
confidently. "She stopped in your place lit
tie while, you know, till you we're we'll out of
the way; then Lindsay had it all fixed for her
to get of, too She will join US in San Diego,
where I mean to stay with you till she comes,
and see you both safely of somewhere. Ifyou
take my advice, you will embark on a. China
ship and 60 to Australia-it's your safest
plan" ... ..~ 20, -
"This dress !" said Julian, giving it an i'm
patient jerk. "Can't get rid of it now? If
I had kept my senses, never would have
had it put on"
Everybody knew thai" said Burton, "and
that's why you we're chloroformed. Just be
patient little longer, if you can. This dis
guise has been your salvation, and you ought
not to be so anxious to get rid of it. When
we come to place that I consider safe, I'll
consent to your putting it off,"
"I'm not going on any vessel with it on
that you may rest assured Of" said Julian,
positively. His anxiety and discomfort were
so great that as yet he could feel no sentiment
of Joy at his deliverance, or gratitude to those
who had been the instruments of accomplish
ing it. He was distracted by fears for Eve
lyn, and asked his companion hundred ques-
tions concerning her, which the latter partly
evaded. partly answered at random, since he
could really give him no definite information.
Burton was rejoiced at last when they reached
their stopping place, little lonely, uninhabi'
ted house which had once been a sort of inn,
but now stood empty and deserted, looking
out from q nook in wall of rock over the
blue ocean, which beat upon strip of shelly
beach about twenty yards of: Here they
alighted, and here, to Julan's relief, he was
allowed to divest himself of his inconvenient
attire, which, for prudence sake, Burton roll
ed up in bundle and buried in the sand.
He then drew from his overcoat pocket a
smaller parcel, which he opened, and half
laughing, showed Julian the contents.
disguise No. g." he said, holding up a
brown curly wig, with flowing beard at
tached to it. with this on, I doubt if Lind
say, himself could recognize you"
II will not put it on" said Julian. 81 am
sick and ashamed of travelling over the coun-
try in masquerading dress. 1t makes me feel
too cowardly."
"Nonseuse! my dear sir. 1t is not ques.
ton of cowardice, but simple precaution, u
said Burton. "RecolIect all you have is at
stake. 1t is your duty to provide for your
safety on your wife's account, if not on your
own. Think what her situation would be if
you were re-captured, and all for piece of
obstinacy on your part"
This argument had the desired effect, and
Julian submitted, without farther opposition,
to his companions will. So completely was
he transformed by the disguise. which Burton
arranged so as to have the most natural effect,
that it only needed the addition, which was
also at hand, of pair of near-sighted glasses,
to make it utterly impossible that his most
intimate friends should discover his identity.
They then walked about mile farther,
and came, just as the sun was rising, to cove
where small steamer lay at anchor, waiting
for them On this they embarked, and, after
a voyage of the ordinary length, arrived safe
ly at their destination-San Diego.
"Where do we 60 now ?" asked Julian.
"To certain hotel with which l am &C.
quainted," replied Burton. "Called hotel,
at least, though the accommodations are Of
the most primitive kind. I dare say you will
not mind being little uncomfortable for a
few days, since the end to be attained will
more than justify the means"
"If the end Is ever attained" said Julian.
"Still doubtingw said Burton. "Well,
Mrs. Morvile will appear on the scene in a
day or two, and then everything will be
right"
Heaven grant she may! But tell me,
how will she find me out?'
"I'll arrange that" said Burton. "Just
you make yourself easy, and have no fears"