[The Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector by William Carleton]@TWC D-Link bookThe Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector CHAPTER XXIII 6/26
My principle is one of humanity and benevolence.
I will remain in Rathfillan for a fortnight, and shall see you again," he added, addressing himself to Charles.
"Now," he proceeded, "mark me, you will require neither drinks nor medicine of any description.
Whatever drinks you take, take them at the common table of the family.
There are circumstances connected with your case which, as a magistrate of the county, I am I resolved to investigate." He looked sternly at Woodward as he uttered the last words, and then took his departure to Rathfillan, having first told Barney Casey to call on him the next day. After Greatrakes had gone, Woodward repaired to the room of his mother, in a state of agitation which we cannot describe. "Mother," said he, "unless we can manage that old peer and his niece, I am a lost man." "Do not be uneasy," replied his mother; "whilst you were at Ballyspellan I contrived to manage that.
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