Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1900-08-02
CHAPTER xxv1Il.-1Continued.)


time ago, my good man." said the magis-
trate. "Sir Philip Dalziel was found
murdered on Sunday morning and buried
yesterday"
"'Tis false, and none knows the false
ness Of it better than yourself and those
two villains at your side!' exclaimed
Sir Philip.
'"The court will overlook the insult to
the bench, in consideration of the gentle
mans unfortunate condition" said
Chelmsford, pityingly.
"My condition is as sound and rational
as that of any man in this room,' said
Sir Philip
"Come, come, then, we will humor you
to a certain extent" said Chelmsford,
rubbing his hands. 'How could you wit
ness what you profess to have witness
ed, when, as you say, you were chloro-
formed"
Sir Philip explained at length. The
magistrate listened with an amused smile,
while the physician and his companions
looked grave and shook their heads
knowingly.
''This is a most extraordinary story, my
good man." said Chelmsford. "But if
there is any truth in it, if you are really
Sir Philip Dalziel, there should be per-
sons here in Kingsgate willing to identi-
,fy you
ing, to identify me- said Sir Philip,
pointing to his brother.
Speak, Sir Luke" said the magistrate,
turning with a smile to Dalziel "Humor
the mailman so far as to answer his chal-
-lenge. Do you identify him as your elder
brother, Sir Philip Dalziel?'
"No," said Luke, with great effort,
''you are not my brother. l never saw
you before in my life"
Chelmsford waved his hand, as though
TO put aside the rawlings of an irrespon-
~sible person; and just then Weems whis-
,pered something in his ear.
"n is suggested to me shat there is a
lady within CALL whom perhaps you
would like to call as witness in sup
port of your pretensions," said the mag
;istrate. ut is Miss Muir
II should like to see her very much!''
exclaimed Sir Philip, with difficulty con
cealing his agitation
At sign from the magistrate the clerk
disappeared along the little passage con-
Meeting the court room with the law
offices at the rear. He presently return
ed, followed by Miss Muir, who was &C
rcompanied by Mrs. Naseby.
Miss Muir gave start of surprise and
pleasure at perceiving Sir Philip, drew
back with q gesture Of aversion as she
passed behind the backs Of Luke Dalziel
and Zachariah Weems, and then, having
come around to the front of the rails was
given chair by the clerk directly in
front Of the magistrates desk, and oppo-
site Sir Philip, with but small space
separating her from the latter.
"You are Miss Muir?" asked the mag
istrate
ayes, SIR" she replied.
''Do you recognize the gentleman con-
T9ronting you there?
"Mr. Dunmore? Oh, yes, indeedr'
Have you ever known him by any
other name?"
"No, sir"
''That will do, Miss Muir. hope you
are satisfied now, SIR to Sir Philip, in
a suddenly severe tone. "Ofhcer," to
one of the policemen, take charge Of
this man"
He wrote a few words ON sip of pa
per- which he handed to the officer who
had at once stepped forward and placed
himself alongside Of Sir Philip.
''Oh, but here appears to be some de-
plorable mistake!" cried Miss Muir, who,
having been decoyed to the place under
Misrepresentation, had now but vague
idea of what was going on. "Mr. Dun
more is, l am sure, far from any mental
alienation whatever. What does this all
mean?"
"Do not speak until you are questioned,
Miss Muir" said Chelmsford.
"But I will, though, for l see that I
have in some way been dupedr' cried
Miss Muir, Indignantly
Remove the prisoner!' shouted
Chelmsford, losing his temper "Oficer,
do your duty! Mr.. Clerk. have the court
room cleared
But the policeman, in again laying his
hand upon Sir Philips shoulder, sudden
~ found himself in a stronger grip than
he had ever before experienced
Mingo Bingo seized him by the waist.
hurled him up aloft. ms if he were a
child. and seemed only waiting for his
masters word to dash the man to death
down on the hard floor: and almost at
the same instant Sir Philip found him
self simultaneously seized by DR.. Grip
penn. the burly hospital physician, and
several attendants.
Miss Muir screamed: Mrs. Naseby, also
crying OUT. ran TO HSF SIues the magIS-
trate pounded on his desk with the
gavel; and for moment the utmost con-
fusios. prevailed
''Call in some more force. and arrest
the negro, too" Weems hastily whis-
pered TO Chelmsford. He may be the
bearer of some message that may ruin
ALL"
But at this moment Sir Philip. who
had marked Weems' action. and OWNED
ats significance, suddenly ceased resisting,
and called out to his servant:
'Mingo, drop that fellow without hurt
ing him. Doyo forget my instructions
Cut and rum
The Kaffir reluctantly obeyed. Miss
Muir was at first half stupeied at what
she had heard. but she quickly recovered
herself. and as Sir Philip disappeared
with his captors she ran out after him,
followed By Mrs. Naseby.