The Four Canadian Highwaymen; Or, The Robbers of Markham Swamp
Author: J. E. Collins Genre: LiteratureThe Four Canadian Highwaymen; Or, The Robbers of Markham Swamp
inner, then, had we not: I
ner?' stooping for a pansy that flou
remembrance w
d I could only remember y
t between the le
ll remember your lecture ever
don't want you to bother about my lecture. You can feast yours
d his arm within that of his guest, and both were so engrossed in their subject-talking in a low tone-that they seemed for a time unconscious of the presence of Aster and Roland. When the hos
g the Marsh, and he thinks that I
ney expended in reclaiming it,' put in
juncture Roland's temper was asserting itself under the slight by the rude pa
all that.' The father was simply amazed; and drawing himself up to his full height he frowned up
nce never meddle in such matters; but the truth
ncerns; but a girl who is to become a farmer's wife should make the man
of a husbandman the farm should be her great concern. But I was n
ith displeasure,' that there are many of my daughter's affa
myself as one upon the list of your dau
d, as one of my most sincere friends. Her colour had risen as she end
aware,' her father replie
s thoughtlessly form friendships. You'll forgive her, I know, for
ast, Mr. Ham, for which my fathe
is that, p
u upon my list o
,' her father almost shouted, wh
Roland turned, and bo
o terms of such intimacy, nothing, I assure you, but the sacred shield of your household could have saved him from the punishment which his insolence deserves. However, he will not always be able t
after all that has happened it
a manner towards his guest. I feel quite certain that it was not the swamp they were discussing while alone together this afternoon, but yo
famous? This is su
link my life. For the past four years his wishes in this respect have been horribly plain to me. Oh, it is very dread
, Aster, dear?' He was looking w
never do it of
well.' And taking her hand into his he raised it reverently, tenderly, to his lips, and imprinted upon it a warm kiss. Then h
Eton schoolfellow, whom he found smo
at is wrong? I thought that the fair Aster ha
d, Ham, there, and he saw fit to insult me. You ca
s then. Do you want me to help
, that he may name a friend with whom you can arrange the meeting. Let it not be l
f the man
job of giving him a horse-whipping. And I presume
e coarse-haired Mr. Ham. He alighted at the gate, and throwing his bridle rein over a post entered the grounds. Mr. Ham was at the momen
ve seen each other. Was over looking at some of my fellows who are clearing the bush of
and the grave face of the visitor had alarmed him; but he had not the courage to put any of the questions that had turne
rtant and delicate mission; and should be glad if
face, and it was vivid through th
east, that the matter is capable of an amicable and satisfact
satisfaction.' With these words the visitor seated himself in
ubt very readily guess, when you come to remember the language which you recently employed respecting him, and the threat which
omprehend what you
de of honour among gentlemen under such circum
led him, if the pallor in his swar
n that you come to pro
e; and shall immediately wait upo
f having used any language that could evoke the resentme
word of my friend upon the matter; and he is a gentleman and a man of honour.' At this re
tion; there is another feature of the matter which I bring forward with reluc
proce
e to engage in a combat of honour with him. My position as I have said is unquestioned; but I know nothing of your friend save that report speaks of him as
ur position in this matter shall be made very plain. I intend to show tha
er be?' The fellow was once mo
owardic
in my own house t
it me to state that in denying that fitness, every statement that you have made is a falsehood. First, as to his blood: he is a gentleman. And I know that in proving he is your
erty; and held the position of magistrate i
en, sir, was
stood up, glaring at his interrogator
describe as a "common person." That is, he was not a gentleman.' Mr. Ham
y. Then, sir, as to the undefined charges against his character, they are gratuitous falsehoods. If, with these facts before you, a refusal of satisfaction is still made
use, I am constrained to accept your statements respecting your friend's fitness to meet me
oes he propose?
shall arrange. The choice of weapons, h
fears had so unnerved him that he made several attempts before he could get the pen into the ink bottle; and wasted severa
u not come and breakfast with me?' His cringing manner was m
thank
etter into Harland
al encounter? I have read th
you mean,
xample, use bullets. L
iberty to do what you p
ith irony. 'But we
seem to delight in takin
rning, M
t what time, I mean,
eason to prevent it taking place to-morrow at the rise of sun. Good morning, Mr. H