She states further that he is an Elect Magus of the Palladium, that he protects Sophia Walder when she visits Scotland, and that he was a great admirer of Phileas Walder, at whose instance he consecrated himself to the demon anti-Christ.

In each and all these statements this malicious woman has lied foully.

I communicated with Mr Brown on the subject, and hold his written denials, which are at the service of any person who desires to see them.

Mr Brown says:--"I am not an Elect Magus of the Palladium.

I never to my knowledge saw Miss Walder, and never knew Miss Vaughan, or anyone of the name, man, woman, or child.