The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-02-12

which gave occasion to the late queen to
call this coun ry barbarous; and always
understood that we had rather lost than
gained by that. Then came the year 45.
which made Scotland to be talked of
everywhere; but never heard it said had
any way gained by the IS And now We
come TO this cause of Mr.. Balfour's, as you
call it. Sheriff Miller tells US historical
writers are TO date from it. and would
not wonder. 1t is only my fear they
would date from it as period OF calamity
and public reproach."
The nimbhe-wi,ted Miller had already
smelt where / was travelling to, and made
haste to get on the same road. "Forcibly
put, Mr.. Balfour," says he. "A weighty
observe. SIR"
I'VE have next to ask ourselves if it will
be good for King George" l pursued.
"Sherif Miller appears pretty easy upon
this; but doubt you will scarce be able
to pull down the house from under him
without his majesty coming by knock
or two. one OF which might easily prove
fatal"
l gave them a chance to answer. but
none volunteered.
"Of those for whom the case was to be
profitable" / went on, ''Sherin Miller
gave US the names of several. among the
which he was good enough to mention
mine. hope he will pardon me II l think
!
back in this affair while there was life to
be saved; but own l thought myself ex-
tremelv hazarded, and own 1 think IT
would be q pity for young man with
some idea of coming to the bar. to ingram
upon himself the character of turbulent,
factious fellow before he was yet ~ AZ
for James. it seems-at this date of the
proceedings, with the sentence - good as
pronounced-he has no hope but IN the
kings mercy. May not his majesty. then,
be more pointedly addressed, the charac-
tiers of these high officers sheltered from
the public, and myself kept out Of posi-.
ton which think SPELLS ruin for me z"
They all at.and gazed into their glasses,
and could see they found my attitude on
the affair unpalatable. But Miller was
ready at all events.
''If may be allowed to put our young
friends notion in more formal shape"
saws he. II understand him to propose
that we should embody the fact of his
scQuestration, and perhaps some heads OF
the testimony he was prepared to offer. in
a memorial to the crown. This plan has
elements OF success 1t is as likely a. any
other (and perhaps likelier)to help our cli-
ent. Perhaps his majesty would have the
goodness to feel q certain gratitude to all
concerned in such q memorial. which
might be construed into an expression Of
a very delicate loyalty; and think, in the
drafting of the same, this view might be
brought forward"
They all nodded to each other, not with
out signs, for the former alternative was
doubtless more after their inclination.
"Paper. then, Mr.. Stewart. if you
please" pursued Miller; ''aad think it
might very tittingly be signed by the five
OF US here present, as procuration and
action for the condemned man."
cit can do none of US any harm at
least" says Colstoun, heaving another
sigh. for he had seen himself lord advocate
the last ten minutes.
Thereupon they set themselves, not very
enthusiastically, to draft the memorials
process in the course OF which they soon
caught fire; and had no more ado but to
sit looking on and answer an occasional
question. The paper was very we'll ex-
pressed; beginning with . recitation Of
the facts about myself. the reward offered
for my apprehension, my surrender, the
pressure brought to bear upon me. my se-
questration and my arrival at Iverary in
time to be too late; going on to explain
the reasons for loyalty and public interest
of action, and winding up with forcible
appeal to the kings mercy on behalf OF
James.
Methought was . good deal sacrificed,
and rather represented in the light of q
firebrand of fellow whom my cloud Of
lawyers O8O FeSCI6lUeO Will OllUCulty from
extremes. But let it pass, and made but
one suggestion-that should be described
as ready to deliver my own evidence and
adduce that of others before any commits.
sion of inquiry. and the one demand that
should be Immediately furnished with .
copy; ., .s,.s .r.;
q very confidential document" said he.
'And my position toward Prestongrange
is highly peculiar replied. mo ques-
ton but must have touched his heart at
our first interview, so that he has since
stood my friend consistently. But for
him, gentlemen, must now be lying dead
or awaiting my sentence alongside poor
James. For which reason I choose to
communicate to him the fact OF this
memorial as soon as it is copied. You are
to consider also that this step will make
for nv protection. l have enemies here
accustomed to drive hard; his grace is in
his own country, Lovat by his side; and
if they should hang any antiquity over
our proceedings, think might very we'll
awake in gaol."
Not finding any very ready answer to
these considerations, my company Of ad.
visers were at the last persuaded to con-
sent, and made only this condition that
was to lay the paper before Pres,ongrange
with the express com pliments of all con.
cerned.
ITO be Continually