Chapter 11 No.11

Is there not

A reverence in the very name of "mother"

Could thrill the ruffian purpose?

SHIEL.

He is the second born of flesh

And is his mother's favourite.

BYRON.

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It was Eugene's birthday. He had coaxed Marryott to give him a treat of cakes and fruit in the garden summer-house. His brothers were invited, and even his