Decatur Democrat, Volume 35, Number 43, Decatur, Adams County, 15 January 1892 — Page 7

| CRUEL ' IHESRAVE; The Secret of Dunraven Castle. BY ANNIE ASHMORE, Author of "Faithful Margaret,’' Eto., Eto CHAPTER XVl.—Contlnnoil. Accrington had boon gracefully lounging against tho mantel-piece opposite bis visitor, who had docllned tho offered chair ho now straightened his tall form, and threw back his hond with a satirical look, wulch a most disguised his lloroo ' agitation. “And may one ask what power I have In the matter?” demanded ho. “The power of tho wronger to make reparation to tho wrcngedl” answered Kdgar, sternly “Col. Accrlhgton, It Is useless to maintain any disguises. I have learned tho whole history of your dealings with Lord Inchcape and his unhappy lady; and I have come to you to entreat you for Justice to them.” For a ti oment It seemed as If Accrington must spring upon him. so fierce was the glare of his eyes, as he glowered with rage and shame; but host rnly controlled hlm-elf, and stood white and i: uto, with clenched hands and quivering pulses, while Edgar went on speaking. “It was not Lord Inchcape whotold mo tho story; deeply as he has sufforod, 1 know ho would perish on the rack before he would sue your mercy, or allow you to be sued on his behalf. By a strange chance I learned It, nevertheless, and 1 call upon you to set the wife right with tho husband, and my Lord Inchcape right with his colleagues who doubt his Integrity through your agency. ■ Accrington was too proud to deny; he saw that Arden had tho truth, and that equivocation won d not blind him. lie sprang to see that the door was fast, and remained in that end of tho apartment, pacing swiftly to an I fro—the on y relief he permitted his violent excitement while he strovo to see the whole importance of this exposure in its relations to his ambitious schemes. A wild rago possessed him; he could have fal en upon the insolent acc user yonder and torn him limb from limb, if that would have given him back his damning secret and silenced accusation forever; but murder would not help him, that he knew; and ho struggled with himself despairingly for composure, that he m:ght work his way out of this not which had so suddenly been thrown over him. If Ardon choso to utter this accusation In public, Accrington’s chance for elect on was ruined: nay, his very residence In Salford was impossible; for defy tho accuser as ho m ght, he could not disprove tho accusation; and the whole country would sido with the powerful Inchcape to t ru-h the suspected alien And Lovcday would despise as wel. as fear himl Lovcday, whom his fierce heart still pursued with hungering covetousness, while ho watched for the opportunity to pounce Ui on her! Would anything Induce this foolish lion Quixote to be silent? What did he know? Col. Accrington turned his lowering eyes upon Arden, and still striding about, said in a hoarse, changed volco: “You havo made an astonishing accusation: be good enough to Inform tbo exactly what you refer to?” Arden turned from him scornfully. Ho saw that he meant to have recour o to shift and evasion; there was no reaching his seared conscience. “I appeal to your honor, Col Accrlngtbn: act the honest man; do right, though tho heavens should fal), and all righteous men shall respect you,” ho cried with energy, striving to inspire tho wavering 30 ui that might lack but a spark to kindle It into cenerosity. But Accrington could no longer act tho honest man; he had so long made his cholco of evil instead of good, that his Character had determined towards the bad; ho must now act according to the character which he had framed. For a sow moments ho stood still, gazing furiously at Edgar, then ho walked up to him. and, still with his ferocious i eyeball's riveted upon Edgar's, said slowly: “Listen, my bold mentor. I have permitted you to have your say, because I wanted to catch your game, but I will i allow no word of all this to bo uttered In any other hearing than my own. I utterly decline to discuss my private affairs with you, or any ono else; and I warn yon, that you aro meddling In a matter which may blow you along with Lord Inchcape, Into atoms. Tho man is doting surely, to sot you upon mo!” “My Lord Inehcapo knows nothing of this appeal,” said Edgar haughtily; “you must know his nature better than to suppose that ho could crouch to his base foe for his rights. ” “That word shall cost you dear!” said Accrington, paling horribly as the word "base” fell like lire upon his pride. “God knows I wish it was misapplied!" exclaimed Arden, coldly observant of him. “Now, sir, let us to a more busl-ness-liko view of tho matter. If you will do Lord Inchcape Justice before the Lords of tho Oriental Mission; I promise you to withdraw instantly from this contest for the borough of Salford, and leave yOu to ‘walk over the course,’ as you phrase It, A few words of explanation from you will convince these men of his Integrity, attainted for five long years through no fault of his. What do you say; shall you be the undisputed member for Salford, at the cost of a sow words of deserved self-blame?” “No!" thundered Accrington, writhing beneath the humiliating proposal; “If. I be a villain, as you will have-it, I am no mercenary villain; I will not soli my honor for anything more material than revenge. Begone, Insulting fool; you little know tho spirit you have roused. Away with you, before I forget my civilization and horsowhip you within my own doors'* And he towered over Edgar convulsed with shame and rage. “Yon refuse ray prayer, thop?” said Edgar bitterly; “and a guiltless man must suffer on to save Richard Accrington’s spurious pride! Well, sir, I have given you your chaucc; I shall now oppose right agalpst your poor craven might, and see which, wins the battle. AWAtaina oj«»» wftn flhall nnt. win thfl .. election this time; I know my peoplo and am here. **, With a low bow ho withdrew, and walked out of the magnlfidont residence, thinking of the tortured eoimtensn'ce oT its proud and guilty owner. “Tho game Is lo#tl”4»sighed, as he rode down the fine avenue, “and I must look for aid." He went direct to -the Pavilion, and asked for Mrs. Dellamere. • She came to him smiling, radiant; it was lovely to see tha.peace and gladness in her eye* — “Loveday U safe home/ she raur*

mured, yielding her l/and willingly to the earnest grasp on the friend she trusted wholly; “Auberow and I went to Hllverstream early this morning and brought her homo bntoro any es our acquaintances were astir. I roally believe she will escape unharmed; and tho wedding Is to be soon. Squlro Crecy and bis wifo aro with us now; thoy always loved my girl." Edgar caught at this opportunity wheir alone with Mrs Dellamore, to ask for tho history of Miss Dellamero s adventure As she told It he could easily trace tho premeditated schemes of Accrington through tho apparent accidents which bad befallen the pair; and as lie comprehended the strength Os Accrington's passion, which had prompted him to commit such a piece of madness to gain possession of Its object, ho began to tromblo for Miss Dellamcro's future safety. “The sooner tho marriage Is, tho bet ter It will be for Miss Dcl.amoro, ” said he to her mother. “That man has not given hor up yet It Is not In such a nature to accept defeat. ” “1 fool as you do about him," returned Mrs. Dellamere, anxiously. “To lose her would have boon blttor enough, but to see her won by another will be unendurable. Ho may make another snath at her. Ah! what can Ido? I am alono savo for my servants; I daro not bo suro that I can protect her And ho is wily and strong. lam afraid, Mr. Ardon, miserably afraid!" “Does Miss Dellamere quite know tho character'of her fierce lover?” qsked Edgar. “I have never accused him,” said she, with a gesture of repulsion. “Nati.ra ly, I havo shrunk from tho idea of revealing the vlco of such a past as his to my white-souled girl. And 1 trust it Is now unnecessary to warn Loveday against him; ovon If she did not love Auberon, she would never again fancy Accrington, for she soars and distrusts him vehemently since the late revelation of his unscrupulous policy. And she loves Auberon deeply. ” “Cannot you hasten the marriage?” suggested Edgar. “I do ribt know how to do that without giving her explanations which would startle and distress her; and she Is so happy! Oh. lot US guard her from sorrow as well as from peril, if we can! Can I re y upon you, my friend, to help me to keep my treasure safely?" “Dear lady, need you ask? I shall keep watch over Col. Accrington’s movements; and bo you vigilant in your pare of your daughter. In a few days I trust that I can turn the tables upon the enemy and put him to flight. And now may I see Miss Dellamere?” Mrs. Dellamere looked earnestly In his face, wondering what power ho held over Col. Accrington; but as he d d not explain, she led him to the room where Loveday was, In the midst of her future connections Arden had always been a favorite of hers, and she welcomed him, home to falford once moro with a very preity burst of enthusiasm; prophesying his victory over the rival candidate and his unanimous cloctiou by the people of Salford. Sho was In radiant spirits; tho grief which had oppressed her so lo.ng was all gone now; Auboro i loved her, and they were betrothed- Mamma was delighted, and Mr. and Mrs. Crecy enchanted; how happy she was! But though Edgar might smile at her saury witcheries and sympathize with Auberon’s cloudless joy, ho often thought —with a gnawing thrill at the hear, —of a proud, shy I’rinco<s of the Seat who dwelt afar on lonely Sleat-na \ reckon, and who wept because she deemed him dead. CHAPTER XVII. I WITNESS TO HER INNOCENCE ! Next ovenlng, Edgar having just returned from a day among hi- electors, was greeted with the news that Mr. Sircombe had arrived within the hour, and that Lord Inchcape desired to see Mr. • Ardon lit once. Edgar found my lord at home; he had not received hi • secretary until ho could havo Edgar to support him. “I .-hail do whatever you .p!ea c e, my dear Edgar," said his lordship, and he showed him Into his private sanctum, with the door ajar, that Edgar might hoar tho convor.-ation aud appear at hts cue. Then ho sent for his secretary. « Both men started when they met each other; Sircombe missed tho hopeless look on tho Earl’s worn face, and Lord Inchcape was astonished at the haggard change on Sircombe's. Ho could not guess that his secretary had incurred blood guiltiness since last ho saw him. Edgar could hardly recognize the husky, hesitating voice which answered Lord Inchcapo’s Inquiries concerning the ladies on Sleat-na-Vrecken. “Neither of them as well as usual! What Is tho matter?” exclaimed Lord Inehcapo, repeating Sircombe’s words. “A rather painful occurrence happened last week, which seems to have caused them great distress" returned Sircombe. turning away his face uncomfortably. “A young man who had been cast ashore from a yacht in a storm was received into tho tower by my lady, and nursed back to health. Ho was a stranger, but a gentleman, and knew how to recommend himself to my ladles. Last week he chanced to go out alono In tho skiff, and was drowned. This has afflicted the ladies- greatly: they havo been overwhelmed with grief." “Ho was drowned!" echoed Lord Inchcape, amazedly, for of this portion of the story Edgar had said nothing. The secretary gave an account of tho stranger's sojourn at tho island, jind with obvious confusion narrated his melancholy end. The Earl was puzzled, but presently droppod the subject and took up the business he had sent for Sircombe to discuss. “Mr. Sircombo,” sa'd he, abruptly, looking him full in the face, “why have you deceived mo?” Sircombe turned pale as death, and waited for moro, but the Earl, by Edgar’s Instructions, added not another word. “I—l am at a loss," stammered he.' “To what can your lordship allude?” “Beware, sir! You shall toil me the truth -at last," Said Lord Inchcape, sternly. Sircombe sank back in his chair half fainting. His only thought, was that in some 'supernatural way Lord Inchcape had-discovered the truth of tho young stranger’s dL appearance. * For a moment he wished that he had in his pocket a pinch of poison, that he migh,t swallow It before his ruin fell upon him. Utterly speechless,’ ho could only glare at his patron and struggle for breath. “I see you know too well to what I alludo,” cried Lord Inchcape, in sudden, fierce triumph. “Your very looks condemn you, and prove that a foul wrong HftA hriftn fjnnn t.hu .innnrtMnt.!* “Mercy, mercy!” my lord!” gasped Sircombe, tar too bewildered to pick his words. “It was done on the impulse of a moment of madness, and bitterly re ponted-*-»ye, with tears of torturing anguish.* , “Strange repentance, that brought no reparation!" cried Lord Inehcapo, scornfully; “and that allowed you to live at ease in tho very presence of your unhappy victim!” “Oh, God forgive me!” groaned the wretched man, convinced that all was i discovered by the Earl, and overwhelmed wish shame and fear. “If my life could

■ purchase his, I tfohld yield It up gladly." While Lord In hcapo was staring In astonishment at this Incomprehunslhla speech, tho door opposite Sircombe swung opon and Edgar Ardou stood be fore him. He started up, glare!, gave one scream, and fell In a doad faint Lord Inchcapo’s eyes In jiilred of Edgar the moaning of all this “Leave him to tno, now, mv lord,” whispered Edgar radiantly. *JAII Is going on udmlrably. Express no surprise, only speak whon I look at you.” A minute or two restored tho secretary, he got up from tho carpet with Ed- - gar’s help, and Hung himself Into hts chalr.with a groan, covering hfs face with his hands He had novor fainted In his life bofore; but ho was not a strong man physically, and his recent distress of mind hail reduced what strength ho had; besides, tho sudden apparition of the man ho had supposed dead In the ceil of tho Nouthorn Bastion, was enough to overcome any ono. And now. as he cowered thoro before the two gentlemen, ho was tldnklng himself a ruined man; even the acute relief of finding his victim alive, and himself no murderer, was not enough to begullo him from his dread of consequon es “You see there was a mistake about my fate,” said Edgar as soon as ho thought Sircombo was able to follow his moaning. “I was saved from a cruel death, whleh would havo loft Lord Inchcape without his heir.” Sircombo started and dropped his hands from his ghastly faco. “Yes, lam Edgar Arden,” continued Edgar, “and although I entered Dunraven Tower by accident, ignorant of Lady Inchcape’s presence there, I soon recognized her, and assumed my privilege as a relative to care for her welfare. 1 Induced hor to confide her sorrow to me; I learned the whole history; and I left Sleat-na-Vreck-on pledged to vindicate hor as a true wife to my Lord Inchcape. Ho has summoned you, to repair tho foul wrong you have done Lady Inchcape by withholding testimony which would havo proved her innocence. And. Mr. Sircombe, I advlso you tc do so,” added Edgar significantly, and forcing the secretary to meet his eyes. Tho whole situation was c'oar to Sircombo now. By his agitation at first he had so criminated himself that he must confess to somo wrong which he had committed: it was evident that Arden had not as yet exposed tho attempt made on his life to Lord Inchcape, and that he meant to compel a confession on Lady Inchcape’s behalf as the prico of his silence Anxiously reviewing what he had said in the interview, he believed that ho had betrayed nothing that would not fit in as rernose for his guilt toward Lady Inchcape; at all events, he was caught in a trap —he must confess to something. “I api ready to do anything I can for Lady Inchcape,” said he, humbly. “Indeed, I should have supplicated Lord Inchcape on her behalf long ago, had I supposed he wished to believe her innocent • “Hypocrite!” exclaimed the Earl Indignant y. “Long ago I would have taken hor back to my heart, even had shebeen guilty of loving another, but for your insidious whisperings! Oh, how I have been botrayod! And deservedly; how cOuld I dare to doubt her!” Ho turned away with clenched hands and scowling brow; grief, shame and anger gnawed at his heart. “Whatwe require of you,"said Edgar, “is that you will ’endeavor to ro;all a certain conversation which took piaco between Lady Inchcape and Colonel Accrington that night when a duel was fouzht in conse ueiice. The position of your room rendered it impossible for you to avoid hearing every word that was spoken by Lady Inchcape, who stood on tho balcony above your open window, and by Colonel Accrington, who stood in the garden before it. “Your testimony will prove her Innocence, and show how hopeless was Acer ngton’s pursuit of her. Be careful, then, that you do not falsify one syllable. This, sir; is the only reparation you can offer for the grievous wrong youTjave done.” Sircombe writhed in humiliation. How solemnly ho had aflirmod that he had heard nothing, in those days when Lord Inchcapo’s faith in his wife hung upon his testimony. And now ho must stultify himself; ho must exposo his crooked policy, and show that In o dor to maintain a comfo:tablo ascendency in his patron's house he had done his best to keep husband and wife sundered for years! Fain would he have refused to recollect a woid of the conversation m question, but tho resolute expression of Edgar Arden's face routed that idea. Ho must either confess to hypocrisy or bo denounced for a erime as odious as murder, lie was conquered. “I ara willing to do what you desire." said he, “but how am J to recall a conversation heard live years ago? No mortal could. The sense remains with me, but if my life depended on it I could not quote tho exact phrases employed by the two speakers. ” “I shall not leave yon that excuse.” said Lord Inehcapo, who had, unseen by Sircombe. spread my lady’s manuscript before him at tho page in question. “Whon Colonel Accrington saW Lady Inchcape standing on the balcony directly above your window, did he not caution hor to speak softly because of your proximity?” “That, I believe, was what was said.” stammered the secretary in astonishment, and then he saw’ the papers before tho Earl and crimsoned with shame. Some other witnesses had come forward. then, with his testimony which the Karl had noted down, and which was to be a test of his own truth now. Assisted by theso notes, thore could be no . more shamming forgetfulness; he must Speak out. “In ’.vliat terms did the Colonel mention you?” procoedod Lord Inchcape. “Insolently," answered Sircombe, who had never forgotten or forgiven the impertinence. “And coupled with an odious insinuation. He implied that my lord's secretary would not hesitate to trado on my lady's secrets if he could seo his auvantage in it. Lady lnoheape allowed tho slander to pass, unquestioned, which injustice naturally irritated mo, for my attachment to my patron's Interest had been most devoted, ” “And this Is your excuse for the injury you did her?” said Inchcape, contemptuously. “How blindly I have | trusted a craven! But proceed What \ was Lady Inchnapo's reply?" “Sho asked why he had desert ’d his post, or somo such reproach Tho Colonel, 1 think, excused himself by quoting his desire for a reconciliation before they should part; he spoke as a lover would speak. * “You give a very free translation, sir." exclaimed Lord “Inchcape, sternly; “r«h member that. I have the truth before me, and bo more exact. I shall suffer no distortions. Richard Accrington spoke ns. a. lover,'true, hut _wasj.t. not 4* & scorned and rejected lover? Answer mo. ” A- “Un did sue for more mercy, I now remember," reJuctantlv owned Sircombe, whose stubborn pride revolted at every sols-condemning admission ho was obliged to make, “Well, and the lady's answer?" “Sho roproachi'd him for writing her a clandestine letter, and for the impudence of paying hejr a compromising visit at such an hour " He stopped short,* gnawing his lip. "Continue!" thundered Lord Ipchcape. “My lord, I can recall no moire," pro-

tested Sircombe. enjoying the equivocal light ho had put tho lady's words In “Was it anything likoth s?" demand ul the Karl, who road us follows: ’Th re can be no amity between you and ran. You ha. e dared to wr te me a clandestine letter; woll, listen to mo—l havo not read It. Yon have come bank to pay mo a compromising vl-.it you shall gain nothing by that but a disgraceful exposure; for I am about to call my household to proto t mo from tho insu ts of a midnight Intruder.’ Well, Mr. Sircombo, do you recollect thoso words?” Sircombe bowed In silence. What urn to rebel any longer? He saw that Lord Inrhcapo was In pos css ion of tho truth, and that Edgar Arden was ready to denounce him If ho evad.-d it. "Can you recall C lonol Accrington’s response?” demanded my lord. “It was a menace, llor.oly delivered. He spoke of his love turning to hatred and revenge. My la ly then doiiod him. and tho < olonel taunted her with delivering over your lordship to his vengeance, and promised to work his will upon you. At that moment, If 1 am not mistaken, they heard the appoach of your lordship, and < 010-. o Accrington amused himself by painting the s- splclous appearance tii ir situation must have in a jealous husband's eyes, and bv prophesying tho Siandal which would ensue. There was noan-wer from i ady inchcape; when next I h ard her voice sho was at my door, ordering mo to follow you and olonel Accrington. ” Lord Inch* ape laid down the manuscript, and rose with a long breath. “You have strugg ed hard to maintain the appearance of having suspected Lady inchcape, ” said he, sternly; “and of course 1 understan I why. It was tho only excuse for the part you have since played between her and me. “But now, in the fa e of this testimony, corroborated as It has been by yourself, dare you still harbor tho faintest shade of susp cion against that guiltless lady? Speak, sir; I will be answered. ” Raging and sickening with shame, tho secretary was forced to part with this, his last, poor rag of defense; for Edgar's fierce eye bla/cd upon him as he hesitated, and tho withering seem of Ihthcape'b glance convinced him that he was not to be deluded. . “I believe in her Innocence,” muttered h«. with bowed head and ashen lip. “And always have?” pursued the Earl. “And always have!” whispered Siroombe; and be buried his lace in his bauds with a groan of heartfelt degradation. But my lord and his young kinsman turned toward each other with outstretched bands; eye sought eye in unspeakable emotion. Forgotten was tho crushed wretch behind them; the last faint doubt of sweet Kngelonde Inchcape was cleared away—her husband’s heart trusted in her as of yore. One strong hand clasp, and a momentary paling of the majestic face, and my lord was himself again. “And this I owe to you, Edgar!” ho said, fervently. “Well, my boy. I cannot fitly thank you; but I trust the time may come whon I may possess tho power to give you ihe desire of your heart, as-you have this day given me the de>iro of m no. ” He was interrupted by a sudden movement of Sircombe's: he was groping blindly for the door, his fare pale as aea'.h, and convulsed with despair. The two men regarded him in dismay; no mortal spending >iekne.-s could have turned the man more haggard, old, or broken, than had the into crable exposure of his baseness. Ay, but w.4s there not something more intolerable?^ Had not the last blow fal en, wVre my Lord Inchcape vowed to give KdgXr Arden tho desire of his heart, if itjever should be in his power to do so? ) And did not Edgar Arden loj/sweet Ulva, daughter of this graAftil Inchcape? Could it be possible, in this strange world, th»t tho old, grave, bookish secretary had dared to feel sweet Diva s fascination with a man's perception? Dared he lovo her? Thus flashed Edgar’s thoughts, turning all his compassion to scorn; but, my lord, who had not the key to Sircombe's secret, spoke out of the nobility of his spirit. “Stay one moment, Mr. Sircombe: you have wronged me greatly; that I might have forgotten, if you had not wronged My beloved wife far worse, “Still, in consideration of the many years which you have given to my service, I shall not bo unmerciful. I am obliged to dismiss you: yet I cannot contemplate you suffering in mere temporal matters- I shall provide you wiiii a homo and means to support it honorably, but it must be far away from mo and mine. Farewell, sir; 1 desire to seo you never more. ’’ (to be continued. 1 An Electric Hammer. Au electric power hammer has been devised which represents a radically new application of electro-magnetic principles. In general design -the hammer is quite similar to the steam hammer, with its vertical cylinder mounted upon its arched frame, and the rising and falling piston by which the hammer-head is carried. The novelty of the apparatus lies in the substitution of electro-magnetic power for steam by a slight and very simple modification of the mechanism. The piston is of magnetic-ma-terial, and the cylinder is composed of a series of coils, through each of which an electric current, may be passed separately. The apparatus is virtually an immense electro-magnet, the cylinder being the coil, and the piston answering to the core. The passage of an electric current through the coils form ing the upper part of the cylinder raises the piston intoThc magnetic field thus created. By cutting off the current, and simultaneously transferring it to the lower coils of the cylinder, the piston is released. and its descent is accelerated by the magnetic attraction created below. As a magnetic field can bo created in any of the series of coils, the blow may readily be shortened or lengthened as desired. The current is controlled by levers and connections identical with those used on an ordinary steam hammer. Tho absence of the steanr pip? Is the only feature distinguishing the machine from the common steam hammer. Honii'stciMlK. Any single/man or woman, also any man or woman who is the, heild of a family, when 21 years of age or over, can take up a homestead of United States land. These lands arc divided thto two classes. Hither eighty acres of one class, or one hundred and sixty acres of tge other can be homesteaded. at one's option. Population of X«‘l>rn>kuThe population of the State of Nebraska inrtOW was 45?, 402; as returned under the present census the population of the State is 1,058,910, an Increase of 600..’>08. or 134.00 per eentr _ _ _ ■ / ; - ? TnK past year was*a profitabte otie at Monte Carlo, the total receipts from the gaming tables having amounted to $4,200,000. .

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