"
It is not our intention to dwell at any length upon the clear proofs of
his treachery and deceit, which were established against him by Harry
Clinton, who produced the anonymous letter to his uncle--brought home to
him as it was by his own evidence and that of Nanny Peety.
"There is, however," said Vanston, "another circumstance affecting the
reputation and honesty of Mr. Bryan M'Mahon, which in your presence,
Mr. M'Gowan, I am anxious to set at rest. I have already contradicted it
with indignation wherever I have heard it, and I am the more anxious
to do so, now, whilst M'Mahon and Burke are present, and because I have
been given to understand that you denounced him--M'Mahon--with such
hostility from the altar, as almost occasioned him to be put to death in
the house of God."
"You are undher a mistake there, Major Vanston, with great respect,"
replied the priest. "It wasn't I but my senior curate, Father M'Pepper;
and he has already been reprimanded by his Bishop."
"Well," replied the other, "I am glad to hear it. However, I, now
solemnly declare, as an honest man and an Irish, gentleman, that neither
I, nor any one for me, with my knowledge, ever gave or sent any money to
Bryan M'Mahon; but perhaps we may ascertain who did. M'Mahon, have you
got the letter about you?"
"I have, sir," replied Bryan, "and the bank-note, too.
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