"But my daughter! My daughter!"
"Your daughter shall be restored to you; her dower recovered; her name preserved; and her honor perfectly, triumphantly vindicated."
CHAPTER XXXVI.
ON THE VISCOUNTS TRACK.
Vengeance to God alone belongs;
But when I think of all my wrongs
My blood is liquid flame!
—Marmion.
While Ishmael and Judge Merlin still conversed the carriage was announced. A message was dispatched to Mr. Brudenell; but the messenger returned with the news that the gentleman had gone out.
Therefore Ishmael and the judge, taking Katie with them, entered the carriage and gave the order to be driven to the American consul's office.
The way was long, the carriage slow, and the judge boiling over with rage and impatience.
It was well for Judge Merlin that he had Ishmael Worth beside him to restrain his passion and guide his actions.
During the ride the young lawyer said: