Guy Wetmore Carryl

Name: The Lieutenant-Governor — Chapter XIII. The Instrument of Fate
Author: Guy Wetmore Carryl

The Lieutenant-Governor — Chapter XIII. The Instrument of Fate (1903)

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“The Lieutenant-Governor — Chapter XIII. The Instrument of Fate”, published in 1903, is a work by Guy Wetmore Carryl. It explores elements such as Cavendish, Broadcastle and McGrath.

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Guy Wetmore Carryl, The Lieutenant-Governor — Chapter XIII. The Instrument of Fate (1903)

“ Why, as God is my witness, Elijah Abbott, if I were in your place I would do what any honest man would do! I would do what my oath demanded of me! I would clap that man McGrath into jail for iniquitous inciting to riot, and place Colonel Broadcastle, at the head of his regiment, in charge of the city to restore order and the reign of law, and to redeem Alleghenia from the disgrace that is overwhelming her. Do? Before God, the Republic, and the state, Governor Abbott, I would do my duty as a man! ”

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Guy Wetmore Carryl, The Lieutenant-Governor — Chapter XIII. The Instrument of Fate (1903)

“ Starvation was no longer a mere possibility, or violence a mere threat. The men raved like wild creatures against Rathbawne and John Barclay, recounting maudlinly the destitution of their families, and, anon, flaming forth into cries for vengeance. How long the babel lasted Cavendish could not have said. Long since, the doors had been closed, and the lights half lowered, in mock deference to a supposedly vigilant police, when suddenly a hush fell upon the assemblage. ”

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Guy Wetmore Carryl, The Lieutenant-Governor — Chapter XIII. The Instrument of Fate (1903)

“ On the threshold he paused, looking toward the west, blazing with the red and saffron of the de parted sun.
“Oof!” he said, with a downward tug at his waistcoat. “It comes quickly. That’s what it is to be out of practice.”
He dined alone in a corner of an unfrequented restaurant, eating little, but drinking steadily, absinthe at first, then whiskey, four half-goblets of it, barely diluted with water. Then he found himself once more in the streets, now brilliantly lighted, going on and on without purpose, save when the blazing colored glass of a saloon swerved him from his path. ”

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Guy Wetmore Carryl, The Lieutenant-Governor — Chapter XIII. The Instrument of Fate (1903)

“ With a bow, and a glance at Cavendish, Barclay followed his superior silently from the room.
In the Governor’s office he found a dozen men, all standing. McGrath, with his back to the others, was examining with an elaborate air of interest a map of Alleghenia which hung upon the wall. Colonel Broadcastle and his fellow-members of the Citizens’ Committee, stood close to, and facing, the Governor’s desk. The air was electric with suggestion of a crisis about to come. ”

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Guy Wetmore Carryl, The Lieutenant-Governor — Chapter XIII. The Instrument of Fate (1903)

“ The Lieutenant-Governor made no attempt to interrupt him.
“What I did come to say,” went on Cavendish, more steadily, “is that your life and Mr. Rathbawne’s are in danger. You’re to be put out of the way, both of you, before twelve to-night. McGrath’s determined on it, and there’s no lack of men to carry out his orders. The strikers are desperate. ”

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Guy Wetmore Carryl, The Lieutenant-Governor — Chapter XIII. The Instrument of Fate (1903)

“ The apartment was already filled with those attracted from the corridors and adjacent offices by the sound of the shot. Several seized Cavendish, who stood without movement, smiling. Barclay, Colonel Broadcastle, and the other members of the committee lifted the Governor’s body from the position in which it had fallen, and laid it upon a couch. After a brief examination, the Colonel looked up into Barclay’s eyes.
“He’s dead, sir,” he said. “The assassin was right. ”

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Guy Wetmore Carryl, The Lieutenant-Governor — Chapter XIII. The Instrument of Fate (1903)

“ You’ve been living on the Union, and I suppose you think you can go on living on it till hell freezes over. Now listen to me. When the strike began we had plenty of funds, and more came to us from the Central Federation. ”

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Guy Wetmore Carryl, The Lieutenant-Governor — Chapter XIII. The Instrument of Fate (1903)

“ You are Governor of Alleghenia.”
For an instant, Barclay returned his glance with one of earnest inquiry.
“Even in the face of this tragedy,” added Colonel Broadcastle in a low voice, “I trust you will not forget the exigencies of the situation. It is for you to act, sir.”
Barclay suddenly raised himself to his full height, and faced the silent gathering.
“Gentlemen,” he said firmly, “the Governor is dead. For the moment, at least, I act in his stead. Kenton City is under martial law. Those who have the assassin in charge will see that he is immediately turned over to the chief of police. Mr. ”

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