Clinton, to
whom M'Mahon was known, addressed him in a friendly manner, and, after
some chat, he laid the point of his whip gently upon Bryan's shoulder,
so as to engage his attention.
"M'Mahon," said he, "I am glad I have met you, and I trust our meeting
will be for your good. You have had a dispute with Hycy Burke?"
"Why, sir," replied Bryan, smiling, "if I had it wasn't such as it was
worth his while to talk about."
"Well, M'Mahon, that's generously said on your part--now, listen to me;
don't allow yourself to be drawn into any illegal or illicit proceedings
by any one, friend or foe--if so, you will only put yourself into the
power of your enemies; for enemies you have, I can assure you."
"They say, sir, there is no one without them," replied Bryan, smiling;
"but so far as I am consarned, I don't exactly understand what you mane.
I have no connection with anything, either illegal or--or--wrong in any
way, Mr. Clinton, and if any one tould you so, they spoke an untruth."
"Ay, ay," said Clinton, "that may be so, and I hope it is so; but you
know that it could not be expected you would admit it even if it be
true. Will you in the mean time, be guided by a friend? I respect your
father and his family; I respect yourself, M'Mahon; and, consequently,
my advice to you is--keep out of the meshes of the law--avoid violating
it--and remember you have enemies.
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