Oh, my dear friend, there is an old strumpet who lived with
my unnatural father, whom I hold in such utter detestation that I
stand constantly in dread of her, and would sacrifice the half of
my estate to shed her blood!"
"What will you give me if I will put her in your power, and give
you a fair and genuine excuse for making away with her; one for
which you shall answer at the bar, here or hereafter?"
"I should like to see the vile hag put down. She is in possession of
the family plate, that is mine by right, as well as a thousand
valuable relics, and great riches besides, all of which the old
profligate gifted shamefully away. And it is said, besides all
these, that she has sworn my destruction."
"She has, she has. But I see not how she can accomplish that,
seeing the deed was done so suddenly, and in the silence of the
night."
"It was said there were some onlookers. But where shall we find
that disgraceful Miss Logan?"
"I will show you her by and by. But will you then consent to the
other meritorious deed? Come, be a man, and throw away
scruples."
"If you can convince me that the promise is binding I will.
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