The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1877-11-04

heart. On the morrow be returned by ap-
pointment to Harry's chamber, and accom-
panied him to the Grand Jnry room at the
Old Bailey, where he saw Father Wall. Be
ing among the counsel at the table, he was able
to approach very close whore the prisoner
stood. The object of the examination was to
induce the Franciscan TO purchase his own
life by consenting to give evidence against the
Jesuit Fathers who were about to be tried for
treason on the 18th of June. On one side of
the table sat that famous hypocrite, Titus
Oates. himself, aud on either eide of him Bed
loe, Dugdale, and Prance, who were among his
prime abettors in this detachable conspiracy.
Oates was man of most repulsive mein.
whose deformities- were somewhat concealed
by D large, full-bottomed peruke and court
costume of unusual magnfoence. Neverthe-
less, Gervase felt q shcdder ss be gaZsd upon
his singularly hideous countenance He is de-
ecribed as man with short neck, leSs un-
even as those of q badger, forehead low as q
baboon, cheeks Of purple hue. monstrons
length of chin, and with an expression of viii
lainy written his countenance.- His CON-
panions were less remarkable for their natural
deformity, but in their faces Bedloe and Dug
dale bore expression scarcely less repulsive.
The former was bold and brazen-faced, while
the latter had the look of one restless and ill
at ease. France was q bringing bypocrite, who
from accused person had turned into an ao-
ouser, and fawned upon Bedloe, whose creature
he had become.
In species of witness-box- against the side
of the table at which Gervsse was seated by
his cousin, stood Father Joachim, whose sweet
and placid countenance contrasted with the
faces of his examiners.
After o series of questions tonchin 6 the
Worcestershire and Warwickshire recusants.
and especially with reference to the Fathers
Anthony Turner, Gavan, and Whitebread, Mr..
Bedtoe exclaimed:
"Hark to me, Master johnson, if yon will
but comply in the matter of religion, will
pawn my life for you and for all that you are
cond smned, yet You snail not die.n
NAY, gentlemen" replied the Father, " l
will not buy my life at so dear n rate as to
wrong my conscience. Gods will be done"
"Well, think it over, MASTER" returned
Bedloe in more atftble manner than was his
wont; land we shall meet again tomorrow"
The Investigators then rose to leave the
chamber, and Gervase found an opportunity of
turning to Father Wall, who had already re-
coguized him.
"My friend" said the priest in a low voice,
ere leaving Worcester l received tidings of
one who is dear to thee. / know all that hath
befallen to estrange you, but in Gods good
time it shall be smoothed down, for trust you
both to be true to each other. You have
my poor blessing aud prayers. Do not de-
spair."
"Mr. Lewson," said Gervsse. "sendsth you
his greetings and will strive to you at
Worcester, and have q letter from Dame Mary
asking your prayers"
"Thank God, my friend, and let them know
how pray for them all, and how rejoice to
feel that my ont on their behalf are
lives will be required to satisfy His glory, but
the more we suffer now the greater our JOY in
HIS presence. This is the last persecution
that will be in England, therefore hope God
will give all HIS holy grace to make the
best use of it, All this was prophesied long
since. and do not question The trnth of il.
1t is likely that among the first to suffer shall
be one. Gods will be done on earth as it is
in heaven, and in mercy bring me happily
thither. Pray for me, my friend"
"ARd remember me in your prayers, my
good Father" whispered Geavase, perceiviug
that the officers were preparing to lead the
Father away, land pray that she and l may
be blessed as thou hast snid."
"God bless you, and rest assured it shall be
so."
After reporting matters to Counsellor Trim
der and bidding adieu to his consiu, Gervase
took HIS departure and returned to Worces-
teIshire