"In the presence of God, and before all the world.

I would pronounce it one of the most diabolical acts ever committed in the history of civil society.

But you have one consolation, Reilly; your money and papers are safe." "It is not that," replied Reilly; "I think not of them.

It is the vindictive and persecuting spirit of that man--that monster--and the personal motives from which he acts, that torture me, and that plant in my heart a principle of vengeance more fearful than his.

But you do not understand me, gentlemen; I could smile at all he has done to myself yet.