Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser. — 1879-11-22 (Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, England)

AUCHINBLA.E. The town of Coreheugh was situated nearly two miles from Castle Core. It was of considerable size, and contained one tolerably good inn. The tow n being placed within an amphitheatre of the hills, and at the , confluence of several of the passes to the interior of the Highlands, was of considerable , importance, and manifested much bustle on' market days, on which occasions the inn in question—the Blue EagLe —was largely patronised; and, as many of the drover* and shepherds required to pass the night in it, its accommodation was larger than most Highland inns ia4hese days could boast. In one of the parlours of the Blue Eagle sat three men alone, engaged in private conversation. These werelsaac Barton, Robert, his son, and Gobble, the lawyer; and, to judge by the earnestness and eager aspect of their faces, the subject of their conversation was intensely interesting to themselves. The countenances of Barton snd Robert were peculiarly flushed and demonstrative; that of Gobble was more placid and at ease. But then Gobbles interest in the matter in hand was less personal than professional, and he had a lawyer's pleasure in playing the game, which, in its issues, did not involve him in more than professional defeat should they fail in the contest. Now, Gobble, tell me how you think we stand," said Barton, watching the placid face of the lawyer intently. "WO have now seen all the witnesses that can be got, and heard the testimony they are able to give. Is the prospect good, or is it not?" " Good, decidedly good, I should say," replied Gobble, with e smiling air and a satisfied tone. "The ceremony which the witnesses prove is sufficient to infer marriage according to the Scotch law - at least, I have known marriage established on grounds very similar_ Still, my dear sir, in a matter of this kind we are never without dubiety till the decision is given—the law being so unsettled and uncertain, we cannot say precisely of any case how it will go; it just depends on the predelections of the various judges. They are always divided in opinion, but the result generally is that those for marriage are in the majority, and lam inclined to think this will be so in the present instance." . . . . .  "Then we may anticipate victory," said Barton, his dark eyes gleaming with triumph. "In the Court of Session—yes, such is my opinion." " And the decision of the Comi of Session is final?" _ .  "Oh, dear no !—not final. The other side may take an appeal to the Holm of Lords." "Alit And what will be the effect of that ?" asked Barton uneasily. " Well, we can't say. It may be sustained, and the judgment of the Court below reversed; or it may be dismissed, and the judgment oonfirmed. Do you think the other side will appeal to the Lords if judgment is against them?" "I am certain they will," answered Barton in a tone savagely bitter. " Ellmar will fight us at every point, and fight us to the end; and he has this new cock of the walk at Castle Core to back him—this new Baronet, whose existence I had never heard of. Curse him!" "AL I—um—yes ! He is a very violent and a very determined man. If I were you I would take the sting out of him, by raising an action against Lim for slander. He gave you plenty hold on the funeral day. Why, he as good as said you had murdered his father. A jury would give any Bum you might ask for uch a charge as that.° " Pooh ! pooh 1 I treat it with contempt," d Barton, Ecowling darkly. I don't know. I certainly wouldn't treat arge of murder with contempt. You d really raise an action. You would be N of ten thousand, at least, and I would to pile up a swinging bill of costs." Gobble," answered Barton, hoarsely. find my revenge by ancther course, T course! There is no other course ; and if you will only be pern! Gobble, haven't I said no," , with a burst of fury, the vehemence of which astounded a little. "Why will you his wheu I tell yon I won't we have enough in hand at ough to demand all our insolent sailor Baronet, punish him for yon day's -,, of me?" said a voice made Barton leap to and caused the a violent start. 'old, were Captain gazing steadily ly a sight to stun 'he occupants of As for Gobble, ir appearance, rano mental 'erent. We to fear and ion to his I by his out te