"
"If so, was it lawful so to do?"
"I think it was, but not to murder him; that I can never admit, nor
does the intendant; on the contrary, he holds his murderers in as
great detestation as I do. Why, then, we do not think far apart from
one another. At the commencement, the two parties were those who
supported him, not admitting that he was right, but too loyal to
refuse to fight for their king; and those who opposed, hoping to force
him to do right; the king for his supposed prerogatives, the people
for their liberties. The king was obstinate, the people resolute,
until virulent warfare inflamed both parties, and neither would listen
to reason; and the people gained the upper hand--they wreaked their
vengeance, instead of looking to the dictates of humanity and justice.
How easy it had been to have deposed him, and have sent him beyond the
seas! instead of which they detained him a prisoner and then murdered
him. The punishment was greater than the offense, and dictated by
malice and revenge; it was a diabolical act, and will soil the page of
our nation's history." So thought Edward, as he paced before the
cottage, until he was summoned in by Pablo to their evening meal.
CHAPTER XVIII.
"Edward," said Edith, "scold Pablo; he has been ill-treating my poor
cat; he is a cruel boy.
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