The novels of Charles Lever
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1897. Excerpt: ... And the heir to the estate?' said I suddenly, as a new light flashed on my mind; the heir, in the event of my life lapsing?' Basset nodded an assent. 'You played a deep game, sir,' said I...
MoreThis historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1897. Excerpt: ... And the heir to the estate?' said I suddenly, as a new light flashed on my mind; the heir, in the event of my life lapsing?' Basset nodded an assent. 'You played a deep game, sir,' said I, drawing a long breath; 'but you never were near winning it.' Nor you either,' said he, throwing wide the door between the two rooms; 'I hear a voice without there that settles the question for ever.' At the same instant Major Barton entered, followed by two men. I suspected I should find you here, sir,' said he, addressing me. 'Tou need scarcely trouble my worthy friend for his bail; I arrest you now under a warrant of felony.' A felony!' exclaimed Basset, with a counterfeited astonishment in his look. 'Mr. Burke accused of such a crime!' I could not utter a word; indignation and shame overpowered me, and merely motioning with my hand that I was ready to accompany him, I followed to the door, at which a carriage was standing, getting into which we drove towards Newgate. CHAPTER LXXXI THE PERIL AVERTED If I have dwelt with unnecessary prolixity on this dark portion of my story, it is because the only lesson my life teaches has lain in similar passages. The train of evils which flows from one misdirection in early life--the misfortunes which ensue from a single false and inconsiderate step--frequently darken the whole subsequent career. This I now thought over in the solitude of my cell. However I could acquit myself of the crime laid to my charge, I could not so easily absolve my heart of the early folly which made me suppose that the regeneration of a land should be accomplished by the efforts of an undisciplined and bigoted rabble. To this error could I trace every false step I made in life--to this cause attribute the long struggle I endured between my love of li...
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