If not,--I tell you what shall become of me, as truly as God lives." Yet it is remarkable, that, in spite of this dark intimation, the Earl, after all, did not state what was to become of him if the sore was not salved.

He was, however, explicit enough as to the causes of his grief, and very vehement in its manifestations.

"Another matter which shall concern me deeply," he said, "and all the subjects there, is now by you to be carefully considered, which is--money.

I find that the money is already gone, and this now given to the treasurer will do no more than pay to the end of the month.

I beseech you look to it, for by the Lord! I will bear no more so miserable burdens; for if I have no money to pay them, let them come home, or what else.