Chapter 24 THE VERDICT AND THE VISITOR.

Can such things be,

And overcome us like a summer cloud

Without our special wonder?-Shakespeare.

"Pendleton! oh! Heaven, Pendleton! What news?" exclaimed Lyon Berners, starting up to greet him.

"Good heaven! Berners! How is this? Another-a servant taken into your confidence, and trusted with the secret of your retreat!" cried Captain Pe

            
            

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