'Twas about a week after his death.

The date of that you can have from newspapers.
You'll not mention my name when writing, because they mayn't like the trouble of searching, and my Lord Castlemallard would not approve my meddling in other persons' affairs--even in yours.' 'I sha'n't forget.

But what if they refuse to seek the paper out ?' 'Make it worth their while in money, Sir; and, though they may grumble over it, I warrant they'll find it.' 'Sir,' said Mervyn, suddenly, 'I cannot thank you half enough.

This statement, should it appear attached, as you suppose, to the certificate, may possibly place me on the track of that lost witness, who yet may restore my ruined name and fortunes.

I thank you, Sir.