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But I found, by cautious inquiry, that she had been admitted as crown's evidence on the trial of the valet Potts, who was discharged from custody, on a verdict of 'Not Proven, but that she was in prison again, on the charge of perjury, for having sworn what she truly believed, by the way, poor wench that the confederate of the thieves who murdered Sir Lemuel Levison was no other than the young Marquis of Arondelle.
A few days after this, in the midst of a large concourse of friends, neighbors and mourners, the mortal remains of Archibald-Alexander-John Scott, Duke of Hereward and Marquis of Arondelle, in the peerage of England, and Lord of Lone and Baron Scott, in the peerage of Scotland, were laid side by side with those of Sir Lemuel Levison, Kt., in the family vault of Lone.
There stood Afy, bold as a sunflower, exhibiting herself and her splendor to the admiring eyes of the mob below, gentle and simple. "He is a handsome man, after all," quoth she to Miss Carlyle's maids, when Sir Francis Levison arrived opposite the house. "But such a horrid creature!" was the response. "And to think that he should come here to oppose Mr. Archibald!" "What's that?" cried Afy.
Thus, in this examination, as in others, evidence was advanced that was inadmissible at least, that would have been inadmissible in a more orthodox court hearsay testimony, and irregularities of that nature. Mr. Rubiny watched the case on behalf of Sir Francis Levison. Mr.
The latter, confused and perplexed, was picking up the remnant of her damaged spectacles; the former, little less perplexed, gazed at the face which struck upon her memory as being so familiar. Her attention, however, was called off the face to the apparition of Sir Francis Levison. He was close upon them, Mr. Drake and the other comrade being with him, and some tagrag in attendance, as usual.
Lady Isabel caught a glimpse, and flung her hands over her burning cheeks of shame. It was Lord Mount Severn. "How did you find out where I was?" she gasped, when some painful words had been uttered on both sides. "I went to Sir Francis Levison and demanded your address.
"I have entered a religious house, where, by prayer and labor, I may live down all "inordinate and sinful affections," and where I shall henceforth be dead to the world and to you. "This, then, is the very last you will hear of her who was once known as SALOME LEVISON." "She says you knew the cause of her flight.
One, from the owners of his barque, asked him to call on them at ten o'clock that morning, the other was from Nell Levison. The latter was short but plain: "I shall never marry a drunkard. I never wish to see you again. I saw you last night." He dressed and went to the owners' office. The senior partner did not shake hands, but coldly bade him be seated.
"I know not what Sir Francis Levison may have chose to proclaim," she said, "but you may be sure he would not be allowed opportunity to proclaim anything to me, or to any other friend of Mr. Carlyle's; nay, I should say, nor to any of the good and honorable. I heard it from Lord Mount Severn." "From Lord Mount Severn?" repeated Lady Isabel.
I charge you to tell me, where is she?" "Ah! where is Miss Salome Levison, the heiress of Lone, you ask! Exactly! That is what you would give a great deal to know, wouldn't you! You want to follow and join her, and live with her abroad, because you have got a wife living in England. You're a noble duke, so you are!
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