The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-07-08
Tho Lovers Plot--An Old-rimo story

Sir George Mackenzie, who ilourished in
the last half of the seventeenth ccnturv
was one of the most eminent jurists ever
known in Scotland, besides being brilliant
man of letters. lie Inherited wealth, and
during his busy life he added so much to il
that he became one of the wealthiest men
of his time. AS politician he was self.
wilcd and stubborn, and at times violent.
Between himself and the young Earl of
Butte n strong political difference existed,
which neither showed u disposition to hnr.
monte. Yet the Earl had fallen deeply in
love with Sir Georges daughter, and the
love was by her returned The lovers knew
that the stern old advocate would not con
sent to their union. In fact, it is doubtful if
Sir George would have admitted Bute to
the house rs II friend, His feelings were
deep and bitter, and he had been heard TO
denounce the Earl as little better than a
renegade.
The lovers put their heads together and
consulted, they were eager To be made
man and wife. OF course the young lHJ,
could clopc and be married candestiueIy
and the father could not help himself. but
all he could dlsinherlt his recreant daugh.
lerj and that must not be. The Young
earl was not mercenary. The damsel's
prospective wealth, rs hciress of her rich
/ father, had given her not particle ofextra
attraction Tor him; yet he did not like the
idea of having his wife deprived fher lust
inheritance; and, naturally, he did not
care to lose such broad and.grand estate,
Tor THIS daughter was an only child.
NJ length the earl hit upon a plan, and
resolved to act upon it, He visited Sir
\ l,RprFn "a HE ~ -,
held the office of kings advocate. and nm.
pcaled to him for assistance.
Now, rs man to man, in matters of busi.
ness, or in any way not involving brotherly
love, Sir George held the young earl in
| hlgh esteem and there was no man of his
| acquaintance whom he would have mora
readily assisted legally. Furthermore Tho
| the advocate had not the remotest idea thai
Butte either loved his daughter, or that he
was familiar with her.
Sir George said the earl when he was
ready to open his business, there ia n
young Lauy III TINS city whom dearly and
HeVoteuly love; and She has confessed her
| love for me. Her father is wealthy, Now,
sir caro- not for the lady's money. vet il
would not be pleasant to have her father
ulsinherlt her From this YOU can iudre
lnat the father is opposed to our union. At
hll events We fear that such is the case
Now, my dear Sir George, | know that Won
would not hesitate to avouch for my worth.
ineSs.' WYNN
The old man nodded assent very pleas.
antly. f>"'
And, sir, think YOU would he wiuin,
" exert your influence in my behalf if /
should marry the lady clandestinely. Sour
iliuencc would be eileotual, am sure.
And SO the Earl went on until he had
brought Sir George not only to promise his
assistance toward preventing a disnherit.
ahce, but SO far had the keen old LAWYER
entered into the spirit of the thing, that he
advised the Earl, by all means, to 70
ahead. w e'
Why he exclaimed forcibly. "the
man must be blind, or fool, who wonla
reject such an alliance for his daughter.
one OF the oldest names in the realm A
lair share of wealth, and coronct. Go
ahead, my lord, and will sustain YOU II /
Oan.n w"
And the Earl went ahead. That vary
evening he arranged with the lady, and on
ried. mar
In the evening Sir George missed bis
daughter. He had just inquired for ber '
when door was opened, and she and the
Earl OF Butte entered, hand In hand, and
advanced straight to his chair, and went
down on their knees. "'"'
,r Not q word Of explanation was needed
The old advocate caught his breath.