The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-09-06


bearing restored confidence to the sailor,
who in turn, slapped Proctor hastily by
way of congratulation on the shoulder.
as he whispered: Ais not lost yeti"
And at that instant ohm Lee entered,
with a flushed face, and another followed
quickly at his heels, at the sight of whom
Daniel Meade throw up his hands. But
Grizzle grasped his arm with grasp
that made him vince, and the only out
cry made was the startled Cry that es-
capel Dorothea Lees lips:
Janet! 'Tis Martin Lee!"
"Aye," exclaimed Tom Jones, heartily,
as he grasped Martin Lees md, this is
my old mate, living and hearty"
How can you rejoice, mother" said
Janet Lee, seeing he is come to take our
place. They will hang him for the horse
and lambs. l wish he were thousand
miles from here!"
Have patience, Janet, said her father;
all will yet end we'll.
Il fear, Master Lee, you have fastened
the i'll most men who love their kin would
avoid. 1t were better your brother Mar
tin had not come of his own accord to
Ipswich jail. did not think you would
bling him here, or be prevailed upon to
set others on his path, keenly as you feel
the disgrace he has brought upon the
name.
Giles Ellis held himself loftily as he
spoke. Janet Lee looked at him with ter
ror and apprehension in her eyes.
"Didst not promise me-
But Giles Interrupted her.
L did not promise liberty to Martin
Lee. That thou canst not say" Where
upon Janet lowered her head and turned
her face to the wall, as Giles addressed
the Deputy Governor.
Lest any should be misled, tbs we'll |
make this matter plain. knowing full
we'll Martin Lee was alive-the proof of
which WIS given me beyond all dispute
and knowing justice would be merciful
with Dorothea and her daughter, whose
only offense was in succoring their rela-
tive. and not in carrying out compacts
with witches, did say the judges would
deal with them according to the light"
You doubtless encoura yed the prison.
ers because of the great confidence you
have in our judgment" said Sir Thomas
Danforth.
Giles bowed.
There is nothing in all the records of
that could warrant the inference that
other than the public welfare and strict
and impartial justice has guided our con-
clusions?'
This speech, put in the form Of an in
terrogatory, in a precise and formal man
ner, elected another and deeper bow and
smile from Giles Ellis as he replied:
Which 1 have ever maintained, and
ever will.
Ills WE'LL" answered Sir Thomas.
Justice to yourself and me demands so
much, since You have claimed me as your
kinsman, which claim, bear in mind,
have never denied. And now, we will
hear what Martin Lee has to say Be
brief, and yet make thy meaning plain,
passing over the apprehension that caused
You to seek lodgings at Globe Inn, in
stead of going directly to John Lees
house. This sailor has made it clear
you feared the officers might pursue you,
when there was no cause for pursuit. IT'S
possible your early visit to your brothers
was the result of this fer of apprehen-
sion. But is it not much more probable
that thou killed John Winslow's best
horse and lambs in thy drunken frenzy
Just as thy evil passions caused thee to
strike down thy fast friend here little
while before? And what hast thou to say
finally concerning the death of Daniel
NJ ade's SOM"
AN he should clear himself of the MUIR
der of the horse and sheep, how will he
wash his hands of my sons blood?" said
Grizzle Meade, fiercely.
An you will give me time" began
Martin Lee, 4 will make straight answer
to all these. AS for the bad blood against
my friend here. there never was any. 1t
was a sudden quarrel in drink-albeit,
strange as II may appear, search all the
ships logs / have sailed in, it was my
first, as it will be my last, drunken
quarrel.
Yet We can prove he drank a pint in a
little time the night he murdered our
son." said Daniel Meade
Cease. Let no one speak without our
permission" said the Deputy, severely
Il did drink freely, but l was cold, and
went to bed as clear in my mind as | am
now. l did not tremble as others trem-
BILE now" Martin Lee replied, with a
meaning glance at the landlord.
-Proceed-say what thou hast to tell
concerning all that took place after you
went to bed"
The judges gazed upon him sternly
Dorothea and Janet listened with throb-
bling hearts.
Say, now, as the landlord makes out,
that I've had my drink, and the custome IS
are gone, and | am tired, having walked
fast and far on the worst night a man
could be out. ] am sleepy, and the mo-
ment my head touches the BID, l am
sound asleep. Then comes man to my
window. | made sure he wanted my
money, so l fall foul of him the moment
he comes through the window; and he
begs my mercy, and tells me he is the
landlord 5 son, and has run away. and is
/ a sailor. which, feeling his hands. l make
! sure of. He tells me he Is in trouble
! and l WAS in trouble, or l would not have
i l.; L.
! until he gets rest, but burst not let his
father and mother know, lest they scold
| and beat him"
! That is a lie,' Daniel Meade shouted.
| His wife exclaimed at the same time:
An invention of the devils, We set
! store by our son, as all know
The Associate Judge waved a hand al
/ them angrily, and Martin Lee proceeded
| calmly:
So 1 gave him my bed, and laid me
down on a bench near the wall. and II
the dead of the night | heard a footsteE
on the stairs.
After drinking pint, as he confesses
himself" said Daniel Meade.
"A marvellous light sleeper. to be et
weary and ready for bed. Grlzzie inter
jeeted.
Sirs.' said Martin Lee calmly, =
judge why sailors may be light sleepers
l listen. and some one-I do not know
who-enters. l was fool to talk of m,
| diamonds
He said never word of diamond
| that night. as Giles Ellis will bear III
out-yes. and Samuel Hobbs, were b.
here Daniel Meade glsred at Martin
Lee tercely.
Samuel Hobbs will be here presently,
said the Deputy, and at that moment tn
Marshal of Salem quietly entered. an(
after speaking TO some one outsid
closed the door.
L said had that about me- Martin
Lee added. that was worth seeing, a
this mamie turned to the Marshal
will no doubt testify an he be sworn"
If you speak of the boast you mad
when you struck your breast. / saw an,
heard you," said Hobbs. gravely.
SO. rs have said, he I'd footstep
and some one came into my room, and ,
being dark ] waited until l could under