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partner.
hesitated to give an opinion, as did
not share in Inc hope entertained by
Flint. Detection was so certain that |
doubted if SO cunning a person as Chiffon
appeared to be would have ventured on a
fraud SO severely punishable
eSuppose, said, avoiding an answer,
ssas the note appoints an interview at
o'clock TODAY at Seyton House, we meet
him there instead Of ourIadyship? A
little talk with the fellow might be serv-
iceable."
Lady Seyton eagerly agreed TO this
proposal, and it was arranged that we
should be at 5eytsn House half an hour
before the appointed time. in readiness for
the gentleman. Indy Seytcn left in
hackney coach, somewhat relieved, l
thought, by having contided the cypress
i've secret to us, and With nascsnt hope
slightly flushing her pale, detected ceun-
teuance.
The firm Of Flint & Sharp had then a
long conference together, during which
the Iady's statement and Mr.. Chiltons
documents were, the reader may be sure,
very infinitely eonned over, Analysed and
commented upon. Finally it was resolved
| if the approaching interview, the manner
of which we agreed upon, did not prove
satisfactory, Mr.. Flint should immedi-
aIely proceed TO Ireland, and personally
ascertain the truth or falsehoo& of the
facts alleged by Chiffon.
Mr.. Chiffon is announced, said Lady
Seyton, hurriedly entering the library in
! Grosvenor Square, where Mr.. Flint ard
myself were seated. II need not be pres
ent, think you said?" she added, in great
| tremOr.
Certainly not, madam" | replied.
Eve shall do better alone"
.'She retired instantly. Flint arose and
stationed himself close by the door. Pres
| emily sounding, confident step was beard
along the passage, the library door swung
back on its noiseless hinges, and in stalked
a man of apparently about thirty-five
years of age, TALL genteel, aud soldierly-
| looking. He started back on seeing me,
recognizing, perceived, my vocation at a
| glance.
"How is thisi" he exclaimed. Il
expected"
s.The Countess of Seyton. True; but
her ladyship has ,deputed me to confer
with you on the business mentioned in
| your note.
II shall have nothing to say to you, he
replied abruptly, and turned to leave the
room. Mr.. Flint had shut, and was stand
ing with his back to the door.
"Yeu can't go, " he said, in his coolest
manner. The police are within call.
1.-The policef What the devil do you
mean?" cried Chiffon, angrily; but, spite
of his assurance, yisibly trembling beneath
F int's searching, hsli-sneering lsok.
Nothing very remarkable" replied
that gentlemaz, 'or unusual in our pro-
fession. Come, sit down; we are lawyers;
you are man of business, we know. l
dare say we shall soon understand each
other"
Mr.. Chiffon sat down, and moodily
awaited what was next to come.
"You are aware" said Mr.. Flint, ''that
you have rendered yourself liable to trans
portation?"
"Whatr' exclaimed Chiffon, flashing
crimson, and starting to his feet. WHAT
Ito transportation, continued my i'm
perturbable partner, ''for seven, ten, four
teen years, or fer life, at the discretion of
the Judge; but. considering the frequency
of The crime of late, should say there is
q strong probability that you will be a
liferl'
"What devils gibberish is ihisG" ex-
claimed Chiffon, frightened, but still
fierce. ri can prove everything / have
said Mr.. Gosford, tell you"
well, well" Interrupted Mr.. Flint;
put it 10 that light, how you. please;
turn it which way you will, is like the
key in Blue Beard, which, dare say, you
have read of; rub it out on one.side, and
up it comes on the other. Say, by way
of argument, that you have not obtained
money by unfounded tbreats-a crime
which the law holds tantamount TO high
way robbery. You have in that case
obtained money for compromising felony
that of polygamy. An awful position,
my good sir, choose which you will. !"
Utterly chop-fallen was the lately tri-
umphant man but he speedily rallied
i care not, be at length said. Pun
ish me you may; but the pride of this
sham Countess and the sham Earl vill be
brought low. And | tell you once for all, .
he added, rising at. the same time, and
speaking in ringing, wrathful tones, that
| defy you, ana will either be handsomely
remunerated for silence, or will at once
inform the Honorable james Kingston
that he is the true Earl of Seyton.
And tell you" retoited Flint, THAT
if you attempt to leave this room, will
give you into custody at once, and trans
port you, whatever may be the conse-
quence to others. Come, come, let us
have no more nonsense or buster. We
have strong reason for believing that the
story by which, you have been extorting
money is fabrication. If it be so, rely
upon it we shall detect and punish you.
Your only safe course is to make u clean
breast OF it while there is yet time. Out
with it, man, at once, and you shall &c
sect free; nay, have few score pounds
more-say a hundred. Be wise III time,
] counsel you.
Chiffon hesitated; his white lips quiv-
cred. There was something to reveal.
II cannot" he muttered, after consid
cradle pause. There is nothing TO dis
close"
You win not! Then your fate be on