d son, Charles, is
also dead. He came home very ill and died, not at his father's house,
but at the house of one of his tenants on the estate. It is his third
son, Alexander Musgrave, whom we seek, and seek in vain. He is now the
heir to the baronetcy and estates, but we have lost all clue to him.
We understand that a Captain Philip Musgrave is just arrived from the
West Indies. He is, we presume, the fourth son. But until we can find
out what has become of Alexander Musgrave, and whether he is dead or
alive, we cannot act. I have written this day to Captain Musgrave,
requesting any information he can give, but have received no answer. I
presume, Sir, it is useless to inquire of you?"

"Not exactly, Sir, for I am the Alexander Musgrave you seek."

"Indeed, Sir, but what proof have you of your identity to offer to
us."

"The evidence of my brother, Captain Philip Musgrave, in whose ship I
have just arrived from the West Indies; that his answer to your letter
will be satisfactory enough, I have no doubt. Here is a letter from
him to me, in which you see he addresses me 'my dear Alexander,' and
concludes with 'your affectionate brother, Philip Musgrave.'"

"This is indeed, satisfactory, Sir," replied the gentleman, "and I
have only to receive an answer from your brother to make all right and
clear. Allow me, Sir, to congratulate you upon your accession to the
title and property. I presume you will have no objection, as soon as
the necessary proofs are obtained, to accompany me down to Cumberland,
where I doubt not you will be recognized by many."

"Of that, Sir, I have not the slightest doubt," replied I, "but I
cannot go down with you to Cumberland at present. I leave London for
Liverpool the day after to-morrow on important business, and cannot
disappoint the parties."

"Well, Sir, it must indeed be an important business which will prevent
you from taking possession of a title and L4,000 per annum," replied
he; "but here is my address, and I hope I shall hear from you as soon
as possible, as I shall remain in town till I can bring the heir down
with me."

The man now looked as if he doubted me. He could not imagine that I
could neglect the taking possession of the estate for any other
business, and it did appear singular, so I said to him, "Sir, I have
been long out of England, and am affianced to a young lady who lives
near Liverpool. She has been waiting to hear from me for some time,
and I have sent an expres