In about half an hour, his servant returned with the following answer, handsomely folded, and sealed with the Hazlewood arms, having the Nova Scotia badge depending from the shield:-- 'Sir Robert Hazlewood of Hazlewood returns Mr.G.Glossin's compliments, and thanks him for the trouble he has taken in a matter affecting the safety of Sir Robert's family.

Sir R.H.requests Mr.G.G.will have the goodness to bring the prisoner to Hazlewood House for examination, with the other proofs or declarations which he mentions.

And after the business is over, in case Mr.G.G.is not otherwise engaged, Sir R.and Lady Hazlewood request his company to dinner.' Addressed, 'Mr.GILBERT GLOSSIN, etc.

'HAZLEWOOD HOUSE, Tuesday.' 'Soh!' thought Mr.Glossin, 'here is one finger in at least, and that I will make the means of introducing my whole hand.

But I must first get clear of this wretched young fellow.