The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-10-29
1 TAKE no shame in the pride wifi

TAKE no shame In the pride with
which I write of my grandfather,
= Lionel Carvel, Esq, Of Carvel Hail.
In his lordship's province Of Maryland.
albeit he favored his majesty. He was
no palavering turncoat like my uncle
Grafton, whom I knew for a great
rascal who had been banished to his
estate In Kent county for saying in my
grandfather's presence that my mother
had not been fit to marry a Carvel.
But II Grafton was a shadow ON INV
ooyhood. there was also a great light.
ana this was Mistress Dorothy Man.
ners my constant playmate.
Dorothy bloomed early, and too soon
became great beauty, with all our
annapolis macar0nis at her feet.
Thanks to her foppish father. Mr..
Marmaduke Manners, she gave me TO
know that none but an English earl
could serve her for husband.
My boyhood was passed In stirring
times. Twas in the summer of 1705.
made memorable by the Stamp Act.
That I first came into touch with the
aeep-set feelings Of the period, al
though I had already learnt from INV
friend, Mr.. Henry Swain, a lawyer and
man or note among our patriots. the
doctrines that were kindling righteous
revolt. My friendship with Patty
swain, his daughter, had begun early.
ana It was she who gave me heart to
hope that Dorothy. for all her fine airs
still thought sometimes Of her child
hood sweetheart.
NOT until my uncle Grafton poisoned
MS ear against me did my grandfather
learn how strong was the repub,jcan
spirit that stirred me. "A Caryel
against the king" was all he said. But
saw that Grafton had triumphed and
TO tell the truth it was no pleasant |
thing for me to set my face against |
the King for whom my father had died.
About this time Dorothy's wish was
Iuifllled and she went to London. Soon
Lord Comyn arrived at Annapolis with
news that every macaroni in London.
including himself, was in love with
her and that the Duke of Chartersea
great rake, appeared to lead the
race. There was sadness in the pride
ms gave me; nevertheless, I was
drawn to Lord Comyn. a true man.
MY grandfather falling seriously i'll
ny uncle effected a reconciliation.
soon realized that Grafton was plot.
ing to cheat me Of my birthright and
make himself heir to Carvel Hall
Even murder was tried. One night
was drawn into a duel with Lord
jomyn on a pretext. Comyn, as loath
Q nght as !, wounded me, but the fight
MY made us closer friends, Soon
tier Comyn had sailed for England
econd attempt to kill me changed the
curse Of my life. I was kidnapped
y pirates, and only that had the
nakings of fighting sailor should !
ave been slain. From the pirate I !
'as rescued by a British brigantine !
aptalned by one John Paul, who. for ,
ne discipline he maintained. mipht
ave been naval commander. He
acognized me as gentleman and told .
le now he was returning to Scotland !
say goodbye to his mother, for. he
no, scotland had not treated him n
ell. After that he proposed to 20 70 !.
ondon. I Jumped at this, for was not b
orotny there? So, Paul's sad GRAND I,
'ne' to London we went, choosing v
ways the best coaching inns. paul Il
ing Tor playing the gentleman. At G
ondon we put % a bold front and !,
ent 70 the Star and Garter in Pail "
all. at once set out to find Mr.. "
anners, and caught him at his door 3,
y ne leigned not to see me, where r,
'on M. DIX. my grandfather's agent b,