for at a little distance,
they found him lying on the ground, so completely under the influence
of drink, that he was easily secured. Papa now concluded it better to
light the beacon, particularly when he learnt that doing so would
deter the smugglers from running their cargo, till another signal was
given. The poor creature entreated that something might be done for
her husband, and papa much moved by her distress, told her a surgeon
should be sent for, but that he did not consider it safe for either
Davy Evans or himself to remain alone. She then pointed to a door
which contained the arms and ammunition of the gang, in case of being
discovered. He secured the key of this, and then despatched Davy to
the village, who soon roused Griffy Davis to whom he triumphantly
announced the capture of the ghost, and speedily returned with several
of the villagers, whom he assured should be well rewarded from the
spoils of the smugglers. The latter soon after seeing the light
announcing danger sent a secret emissary, who finding all was
discovered, returned to the others, who immediately left the country;
and although a strict search has been made, no tidings have yet been
heard of them, and it is supposed they have flown to foreign parts.

It was ludicrous to see and hear Mrs. Davis, she thought papa an
extraordinary man before, but now, she knew not how to express her
admiration of his courage and discernment even I, fell in for a share
of her praises. "Who could," she said "have thought it!" indeed, every
one seemed surprised, and wondered they never suspected the truth, as
papa did, but I must leave all their surmises and curious remarks till
we meet, only telling you, Jenkins the wounded man lived long enough
to testify sincere repentance and poor Mary his wife, was restored to
her parents through the intercession of papa who thinks she will
now-become a respectable character. The man who was taken, was
doubtless more guilty than could be proved, however he was found
sufficiently so, to be sent to hard labour for three months in the
neighbouring Penitentiary. He proved to be the identical Jamie Reece,
who was said to have been spirited away by the ghost, but who, in
fact, joined the gang which had just lost one of their number.

An immense quantity of contraband goods were found secreted.

I must now conclude this voluminous epistle and trust we shall soon
meet, when I have a great deal more to say. And next summer you will