My brother was not a
quick man (anything but that), but he was a faithful, true, and just man.
We were the sons of only a small tradesman in this county, sir; yet our
father was as watchful of his good name as if he had been a king."
"A precious sight more so, I hope--bearing in mind the general run of
that class of crittur," said the captain. "But I interrupt."
"My brother considered that our father left the good name to us, to keep
clear and true."
"Your brother considered right," said the captain; "and you couldn't take
care of a better legacy. But again I interrupt."
"No; for I have nothing more to say. We know that Hugh lived well for
the good name, and we feel certain that he died well for the good name.
And now it has come into my keeping. And that's all."
"Well spoken!" cried the captain. "Well spoken, young man! Concerning
the manner of your brother's death,"--by this time the captain had
released the hand he had shaken, and sat with his own broad, brown hands
spread out on his knees, and spoke aside,--"concerning the manner of your
brother's death, it may be that I have some information to give you;
though it may not be, for I am far from sure.
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