The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-25


nize the gravity OF your situation. or you
| would DO more careful not to pejorate the
same by words which Clance upon tho purity
OF justice. Justice. in this country. aud In my
poor hands. is no especter Of persons"
You give m too great a share In my own
speech. my lord" said ]. II did but repent
the common talk OF tho country. which have
hoard everywhere. and from men Of all opin-
ions rs / came along"
when You are come to more discretion you
will understand such talk Is not to be listened
to. how much less repeated" SAYS the advo.
cate. But I acauit you OF an Ill intention.
That nobleman whom we all honor, aud who
has indeed been wounded in near place by
the late barbarity. sits ton high to lie reached
by these nspersions. The Duke Of Argyle
you see that deal plainly with you-takes 1t
to henrt rs l do. and rs we are both bound to
do by our judicial functions and the service OF
his Majesty: and could wish that all hands.
In this i'll age. were equally clean OF family
rancor. But from the accident that this is
q Campbell who has fallen martyr to his
duty-as who else hut the Campbeils
have ever put themselves foremost on
that path?-I may say 1t. who an no
Campbell. and that the chief OF that great
house happens for all our advantages) to be
present head o; the College OF Justice. small
minds and disafreetei tongues arc set nsog in
every chansehouse in tbs country; and I find
u young gentleman like Mr.. Balfour 80 III ad-
viscd as to make himself their echo" SO
much he spoke with very oratorical delivery.
rs II in court. aud then declined again upnn
the manner OF n gentleman. An this apart"
said he. lit now remains that I shall learn
what | am to do With you
II had thought 1t WAS rather that should
la rn has f~0p lprl
'Ay. true" says the Advocate. but you
see, you come to me well recon m nde,,.
There is good honest Viii: name to this let
ter" says he. picking 1t up m omcnt from. the
table. And extraordinarily Mr.. Bal.our--
there is always the possibility OF some mr.
ranEsment. Itell you. and tel! you before
hand. that you may be- tho more upon your
guar'l. your fate lies with inc singly. In such
a matter be 1t said with reve-enceI am more
powerful than the Kings majesty; and sh ould
you please me-,ind Of course satisfy my con.
sciencein what remains to be held Of our in.
terview l tell you it may remain between our
Selves
Meaning how" asked.
why. mean II thus. Mr.. Balfour" said he.
shat II you give satisfaction. no soul need
know so much rs that YOU visited my house:
and you may observe that l do not even call
my clers."
saw what way he was driving. "Isuppose
it is needless any one should be informed upon
my visit" said ]. though tho precise nature
Of my gains by that l cannot see. am not at
all ashamed OF coming here
And have no cause to be" says he. encour-
a2insly Nor yet III you are carcfuU to fear
the consequences"
My lord" said I. speaking under your
correction. am not very easy to be right
ened."
And I am sure do rot seek to brighten
you says ne. But TO the Interrogation and
let me- warn you to volunteer nothing beyond
the questions l shall ask you. 1t may consis,
very Immediately with your safety. 1 have a
:rea. discretion. i; is true. but there are
bounds to it,
II shall try to follow your loclship's advice"
said |.
He spread 4 sheet o: paper on tho tnblo and
wrote n healing. 1t appears YOU were
present. by the way. in the wood 81 Lelormore
at the ment OF the fatal shot" he began
- Was this by accdent?''
By accident" said !.
How came YOU in speech with Colin Camp
belly" he asked.
Il was huuiring my way OF him to Aucharn."
replied.
observed no did not write this answer
down. Him. true" said he. had forgotten
shat. And do You know Mr.. Dalfour. would
dwell. II were you. rs little as might be on
your relations with those Stewartsy 1t might
be found to "omplicate oar business. am
act vet inclined TO regard these matters as
essential"
Il had thought. my lord. that al points OF
fact were equally material in such a case"
said !.
ion forget We are now trying these Stew
arts. he replied. with Greht Significance. III
we should ever come to 10 trying you. it will
he Very '!incrent. and sh,ll press these very
questions that am now willing to glide upon.
Ens to resume: have it hero in Mr.. Munco
Campbelis prec"Gnition that you ran i,nme-
'iiately w the h-ae. How came that"
Not inmcdia:rIy. my lord. and the cause
Was my SoeinS o; tno murderer"
You saw him. them"
SO near hand"
You know him?
~ should know. him again"
In your pursuit You w"rc not 50 fortunate.
then as to nrortaEo him:'
Was he aionc''
- He WAS alone"
There was no one else in that neighbor-
:" Alan BrecS Stewart Was not far of, in a
piece of a wood"
The A'yoct laid his pen dowc. II think
Which You viii ind to prove v:ry III am amus ss
mcnt tor yourself"
:. content myself with ioiIowin. your lord.
sinus advice and answering what i am
asked" said J. '
.. 3. 40 wise as to hethink yourself IN time"
said he. " use you with tho most anxious
tenderness. wnich you scarce seem TO nppre.
cate. and which t,inles. you bs more carefully
may prov" TO be- In vain"
" ,lo appreciate your tenderness hut CON-
ceivc 1t to be mistaken l replied with some.
thing 81 = fnlterr; for saw we were come to
grips at last. am here to lay before Won
certain Information. by which shalt convince
YOU Alan hn.l no hand whatever In the killing
Of Glenure.
Tho Advocate appeared for n mon, ent at n
stick sitting witt. purse lips. and blinking
his ewes upon ma like an angry cat Mr.. Raj
fo'Ir" h. sail at last. Il tsii you pnintsIiy
yn, e" an III way for your own interests
MY lord" I said. !" lam as free of the charge
OF Gonsidrrin. my own interests in his 10 after
ms ynnr l"rhsshr As 90. iuhgr+ me have
hut tn" one design. and that Is to see ju.tics
executed aud tie innocnnt 30 clear. II in p,,r-
suit THAT come To fa!l under your lnrdshiU's
Gispleasure. must bear It as | may"
ITO BE- cDn'ituej.l
The Secretary's story About the Attorney.
General
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