We musn't see him beat dead before our eyes, at all events, where is he ?" "He's at his aunt's," replied the father; "undher this roof he says he will never come till his name is cleared.

Heavens above! For him to think of fighting a man that kills every one he fights wid!" The mother's outcries were violent, as were those of his female relations, whilst a solemn and even mournful spirit brooded upon the countenances of his own faction.

It was resolved that his parents and friends should now wait upon, and by every argument and remonstrance in their power, endeavor to change the rashness of his purpose: The young man received them with a kind but somewhat sorrowful, spirit.
The father, uncovered, and with his gray locks flowing down upon his shoulders, approached him, extended his hand, and with an infirm voice said-- "Give me your hand, John.

You're welcome to your father's heart an' your father's roof once more." The son put his arms across his breast, and bowed his head respectfully, but declined receiving his father's hand.
"Not, father--father dear--not till my name is cleared." "John," said the old man, now in tears, "will you refuse me?
You are my only son, my only child, an' I cannot lose you.

Your name is cleared." "Father," said the son, "I've sworn--it's now too late.