the resurrection and the life," and when the ceremony was concluded,
there was not an eye that was not filled with tears. When the old
steward heard the earth fall upon the coffin lid, his frame was seen to
quiver, he fell forward, and his spirit had departed. They laid him by
the side of his grand daughter the next day; and it was soon ascertained
that he had left the bulk of his savings to the poor children of
Johnson, and that Mrs. Alice Goodfellow was appointed sole executrix.

Rumors now began to circulate about the Earl--a claim had been laid in
due form by Edward--and the tumult which raged in his heart was
indescribable. Yet he dared to think of vengeance, and swore an oath to
have the heart's blood of those who had humbled him. As he approached
the house of the agent he determined to ask his aid in carrying out his
schemes. Mr. Lambert, however, had no intention of being dragged down
into the vortex, and received him coldly.

'This is not the reception I expected, Mr. Lambert.'

'I beg your pardon sir.'

Sir!--how the word grated on the ear, that had been accustomed to 'my
lord,' and that in the humblest tone; 'I merely wish to intimate, Mr.
Lambert, when it is your gracious pleasure to listen, that I want a word
or two with you.' He spoke in his old sneering tone; the other, who from
habit, remained standing in his presence, bowed; but he did not answer a
word. 'Since you cannot, or will not speak--hear one thing; for your
interest is thereby affected; and that I suppose will reach you--do you
suppose, that those who have attacked the master, will let the servant
escape. Will not even the great Mr. Lambert, be required to give an
account of his stewardship; when so humble an individual as myself, has