y confronting the son with the father."

We determined to try the experiment at all hazards, and as there was no
law by which we could be reached for detaining a supposed criminal
without a warrant, I suggested that a pair of irons should be slipped
upon his wrists, for the purpose of insuring his security during the
night, and that in the morning we should consult with Mr. Brown, and be
governed by his advice.

My proposition was accepted, and the matter was communicated to Follet,
who swore many strange oaths, and would have resisted, but he found that
it was useless; and to add to his terror, Rover sat within a few feet of
him, displaying his ivories, and ready to avenge his affront upon the
first symptom of hostility.

The stranger at length complied with our terms, and while we provided a
bed for him, we did not fail to intimate that Rover was to watch by his
side, and give an alarm, in case he meant mischief during the night, of
which we were not much afraid.

At daybreak we wore all astir, and ready for business. We provided a
substantial breakfast for our prisoner, and then I sought the presence
of the inspector, and laid the whole matter before him.

He agreed with me that it was only right and just that Follet should
make reparation for the wrongs that he had inflicted, but thought that
it was hardly fair to make the son betray the father.

After studying over the matter some time, the inspector visited the
prison, and got the young man to give a description of his parent, and
so perfect was the likeness that there could be no doubt of his
identity.

Then, for the first time, did we tell the forger that he had a son near
him, who was held to answer for an attempt at murder. The feelings of
the man were obliged to yield before the intelligence, but how much more
intense was his sorrow, when told that his son had nearly murdered the
very man who had stepped forward to save him from starvation!

"He came honestly by the disposition, so don't blame your son," said
Brown, bluntly. "Consider how much injury you have caused the old
gentleman, and ask your heart if there is not an opportunity to make
some redress!"

"What would you have me do?" demanded the forger, sullenly.

"You own a well-stocked tract of land; you must give him a deed of it,
and then leave this part of the country forever," Mr. Brown said.

"But then I shall have to begin the world without a penny, and I am
growing old," pleaded the f