"But the Bishop knew enough to know and feel as he was praying over his remains, that while it was well as a matter of form, it was quite unnecessary; that, so far as Abe was concerned, he was safe; that in the Beyond where the mansions are and where the light is born; where, over all, are forever stretched out the brooding wings of celestial peace, Abe had been received, and that, upon his coming, while the welcomes were sounding and the greetings were being made to him, flowers burst through the golden floor and blossomed at his feet.
"Among the royal ones of the earth, the soul of Abe E—— bore the sceptre of perfect sovereignty."
"I knew him," said Corrigan, "may his soul rest in peace, for he was a noble man."
"I knew him," interposed Carlin, "no words give an idea of how sterling and true a man he was."
"I knew him," added Wright. "When he died Virginia City did not realize the loss which his death entailed."
"I knew him," concluded Strong. "His heart was a banyan tree, its limbs were perpetually bending down and taking root, till it made shade for the poor of the city."
Then Carlin, opening the door to the kitchen, called Yap Sing to bring glasses. A night-cap toddy was made and as it was drank the good nights were spoken.
CHAPTER X.
With the lighting of the pipes the next night Miller said: