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 *tons?"—"Yes."—"Then I am Roger O'Rourke, Esq. of Carrick, and heir apparent of the Etterick estate. You have inveigled my father-in-law from Etterick, among you, without my privity and concurrence; and I am come to bring him back. So now, honey, you have my name, designation, and business; but where is the old one, he must come off with me immediately. I have ordered a supper and beds at the Inn there by the bridge." "You appear, sir," said Hamilton, "not to understand what you are saying; but if you are really Mr. O'Rourke that married my cousin, if you will step in and repose, you may in the morning be better able to explain yourself." "What the devil, do you suppose I am tipsy? Well to be sure I do feel a little comical; but where is Etterick?"—"He is within." Our hero's sister, a fine young girl about six