oitness, and the simplicity and piety
under which he contrived to veil his treachery and revenge, were perfect
in their way. As it was, he succeeded in banishing peace, and trust, and
cheerfulness, from the heart of generous and affectionate Julia Purcel.

M'Carthy found the young men up, and after simply stating that the
previous night was one of danger and adventure, he said that he wished
to go to bed for a while, and that he would describe these adventures at
more length after he had refreshed himself by some sleep. This, indeed,
they perceived to be absolutely necessary, from his exhausted and pallid
look. He accordingly went to rest--and, sooth to say, the sense of
security, joined to his complete exhaustion, and the comforts of a warm
good bed, gave him such a perception of luxury as he had never conceived
before. In a few minutes he fell into a dreamless and unbroken trance.

Breakfast was postponed an hour on his account; for as he had extorted
a promise from John Purcel, that he should either call him or have him
called when the time for that meal arrived, they did not wish to disturb
him so soon. In the meantime, there was many a conjecture as to the
cause of his absence, and as the fact of his black face could not
be concealed, there was consequently many an opinion given as to the
circumstances which occasioned that unexpected phenomenon. Julia did
not at all appear, but pleaded indisposition, and Alick had not yet
returned-from O'Driscol's, so there was only the proctor, his son John,
his wife, and Mary, to discuss the matter. At length, about half-past
ten M'Carthy made his appearance, and after the usual civilities of the
morning, he gave them a pretty clear, but not a very detailed account
of the dangers he had undergone. After a good deal of consideration, he
resolved, in accordance with the wish of his unknown friend, to suppress
all mention of the attack upon O'Driscol's house, and of the young man
who had been shot whilst it was going on.

Breakfast had not been concluded, when the _Cannie Soogah_, who had
already got his hansel, as he called his breakfast, in the kitchen, made
his appearance at the parlor window, which was immediately thrown up.

"God save all here," he exclaimed, "long life and good health to every
one of you! Here I am, the rantin' Cannie Soogah, as large as life; and
upon my profits maybe a little larger if the truth was known."

"Cannie," said the proctor, "dix me, but I'm g