And he was shot on the hill fifteen years ago; and nobody will go near the place since." "Oh, I remember now," said he.

"And there was something about a lady and child that died too.

I heard about it from a cracked body that was servant to my sister-in-law in Paris." "Biddy McQuilkin," said I.

"Sure she's in France still!" "What, do you know her ?" "She's from these parts, colonel." "Well, she may be there still, unless they're all dead.

Paris is a hot place for any one just now.