The wretch rush’d by me, and was heard no more.
“So I escaped,—and when my dreams came on, 420
I check’d the madness by the thoughts of John;
Yet say I not what can or cannot be,
But give the story of my ghost and me.”
TALES OF THE HALL.
BOOK XXI.
SMUGGLERS AND POACHERS.
A Widow at the Hall—Inquiry of Richard—Relation of two Brothers—Their different Character—Disposition—Modes of thinking—James a Servant—Robert joins the Smugglers—Rachel at the Hall—James attached to her—Trade fails—Robert a Poacher—Is in Danger—How released—James and Rachel—Revenge excited—Association formed—Attack resolved—Preparation made for Resistance—A Night Adventure—Reflections.
TALES OF THE HALL.
BOOK XXI.