The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-10-31

in labor would not prevail alone. l must
keep me In subsection 10 the powers that
be. I must purge myself OF partial coun-
sci and preach the gospel in moderation
with various other charges which /
pass over in silence.
Yet | had the concet within me that
knew better than these men could tell me.
what ] had come 10 Balmaghie to per-
form I minded me every day OF the
Bennan top and Of the men that had
been slain on the Enthusiastically on
the poor lad in the brown coat. And
was noways inclined 10 be over lenient
with those who had wrought the damage,
nor yet with those who had stood by
with their hands in their pockets and
wh.stlci while the deed was being done.
After the ordination. as was the Gus
tom, there was a great dinner spread
in a long tent, set up by the Kirk Ga
chan.
Here the Presbytery. the elders. and
such Of the leading men Of the parish
as were free Of scandal few enough
there were Of theseD were entertained
al the expense Of the session.
one there was among the brethren
who had watched me keenly all the day,
Cameron. minister Of Kirkcudbright an
unctuously smiling man. but with a side
long and dubious eye that could not meet
yours. He had the repute Of great learn
ing. and was besides OF highest con-
sideration among the members. because
he was the blood brother OF the famous
Riehari Cameron. who died at Ayrsmoss
IN the year OF 1850
A. f0r ne, / talked mostly 10 n little.
wizered. hump-shouldered man with a
hasiock q black hair which came over
his forehead. and great eyes that looked
out on either side Of a great nuse. A
peepia< bird-like man. found him 10 be.
one Te'fair Of Rerrick. the great cuthor-
ity in tce South country on ghosts ard
all manifestations OF the devil.
"Ncthink. the spirit Of evil Is once
more abroad" I heard Telfair lay in a
shrll falsetto. "Rerrick has see nothing
like Il since the famous affair - the
Ringcrof' visitation. so fully recounted
In M little pamphlet-which as you are
aware. as run through several EDITIONS,
not alone in Scotland. and also among the
wise and learned folk Of London. The
late King even ordered a copy for him
self. and was pleased TO say that he
never read anything Ike it in all his
life before. And by the Grace OF God he
never would again. Was not that COM
pliment from so great a primer"
"a compliment. indeed" cried Gamer
on Of Kirkcudbright. nodding his head
ironically. but watching me all the time
as I talked with Nathan Gemmell OF
Drumglass: but what Is this new po-
tent?"
It's but the matter Of a child near
the village Of Drraland. which, as all
the world knows. is the heart 4 my
parish. A BARN. the son Of verv respec-
table folk looking out upon the moon.
had a vision Of a man in I'D apparel
cutting the moon in two with q sword
OF fame. The child screamed ar1 ran
IN 10 its mother 10 tell the marvel And
as soon as they came TO me I said. There
Is that 10 be done to-day which shall cut
the Kirk Of God in twain within tire
bounds OF this Presbytery
Truly a marvellous child.' said Cam
eron. again nodding. as he went about
the ordering Of his dinner. and calling
the waiting folk TO be quick. and set
clean platters before the Presbyrers.
Now" said Telfair. looking straight az
me. there hath nothing happened IRIS
week in the Presbytery save the Orcain-
ing OF this young man. Thank - that
through him there win come this break
ing asunder OF the kirk"
Cameron smiled sardonically.
How can We suppose II for a moment
Mr. Mac Clellan is a youth Of remarka-
BILE promise and rumor. We have IN
deed. vet TO learn whether there be aught
behind the sound end show OF religion
and respect for the Kirk"
All this time Drumglass was pour-
ing forth. without stint, his JOY at my
settlement among them.
BE never feared for the face o man,
Young sir" he cried; be bold to de-
clare what ye think and believe, and
gif We ken what We want and earnestly
pursue il. there are few things that ye
will not attain IN this world"
At long and last the day came TO an
end. The ministers Of the Presbytery.
one by one. took horse or ferry and so
departed I went with Nathan Gemmen
over TO the house OF Drumglass. For
was deadly wearied. and the voice OF
Nathan unified 10 tell Of old things was
like the pleasant lappering OF water on
the sides OF boat In which one rocks
and dreams. Indeed. / was scarce con-
scious OF a word he said until In the
gloam Of the trees and the creamy even
ing light. we met two lassies. Jean and
Alexander-Jonita.
As we came within the shadow they
two divided the one from the other. the
wild lass going 10 her fathers side. lean
being left 10 come 10 mine.