Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1907-01-21
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OF 1T WAS FOR HER SAKE
By CHARLES CARVICE
By CHARLES CARVICE

handS OF the prisoner.
The spectators drew a long breath.
as he concluded, and all eyes turned
to the prisoner.
He had scarcely moved; but the
weary expression on his face had
deepened, and he looked as if the
crowded court had slipped from his
consciousness, and he was going back,
mentally, to the terrible folly of his
life.
A thrill of pity stirred the hearts of
the crowd, and one or two women put
their handkerchiefs to their eyes and
sobbed audibly.
The excitement was intense. Mr..
SeweH conferred for moment with
the solicitor for the prosecution, and
the counsel called:
''Viscount Bourtoun."
A young man, the son of a we'll
known statesman, stepped into the
box, and with a sad look at Faradeare
repeated the words of the oath.
do you know the prisoner"
Yes. indeed, | do" was the low and
mournful reply. "He is the Earl of
CIydesfold," and he looked at Fara-
deane as if imploring his pardon for
appearing against him. 81 came here
because l was Obliged" he faltered.
"That will do, my lord; we can I'M
derstand how painful it must be for
you" said Mr.. Sewall, gently; and
the viscount stepped from the box.
81 shall now call witnesses to the
marriage"
Mr. Edgar sprang to his feet.
'But l submit, my lord, that my
learned friend has not sufficiently
proved my client's"-he did not use
the word prisoner" it was noticed
identity. The motive-the motive
for this crime is al1-important. One
witness is not sufficient"
The judge nodded.
Mr.. Sewall bent down and whispered
to the solicitor; he shrugged his shout.
ders. There was a pause. Then a
strange coincidence happened There
was a movement in the crowd 1t
parted, and young man forced bis
way to the dock, and with cry or
"Clydesfold!" seized the prisoners
hand!
The spectators shouted, the usher
yelled "Order!" the judge leaned for
ward and first looked amaze d, then
frowned
"Bertie!" sprang from OIivias
white lips.
He turned still holding Faradeane's
hand, and looked at her. All, such q.
look! No pen can describe it; no
poet, no painter could convey it.
"Order!" cried the usher, sternly.
McAndrew tugged Sewall's arm, and
81 call Viscount Granille," he SAID
instantly.
Faradeane smiled down at him sad
ly, and drew his hand away; and,
with wild, angry look on his hand
some face, BERTHE was led by the arm
to the box.
You are Lord Granville?"
Il am" he answered a low voice.
You know the prisoner at the bar?"
Il know Lord Clydesford," he re-
sponded. "He honors me with his
friendship
The court thrilled.
Yes. honors me. ne repeated.
looking at Faradeane with mingled
affection and Indignation and
say that to accuse him"
You may stand down, my lord,
said Sewell
"One moment, interposed the
judges graver voice You nave
only just arrived in court Lord Gran
vire?"
4 have. my lord" said BERTHE,
eagerly. 4 have been abroad" he
looked at Faradeane-"and reached
England yesterday, midday. / heard
of this-this ridiculous charge against
my friend only this morning, a few
minutes ago. l know that he is as
utterly incapable of committing "a
crime as"
He stopped, almost breaking down.
The Judge bore with him in patient
sympathy and silence for a moment,
then he said:
Do you know anything of the pris-
.oner's marriage?"
Il know nothing of it, and l do not
believe it." replied BERTHE, instantly
When did you see the prisoner
last?" asked Mr. Sewell.
II can't give you the date-the
day I left England. Here at The
DEEM
Did you ask him-did he tell
YOU
tOh, my lordl" said Mr.. Edgar.
,Hearsay evidence! Really"
But BERTHE rushed on:
No, do not know why he was
living under an assumed name He
would not tell me. l wish he had;
but he refused" a
He stopped. feeling all eyes upon
him. He had spoilt the effect of HE
affectionate greeting and Indignant
assertion of the prisoners innocence