When I first broached the idea of
his giving evidence against his old employer, I found him
reluctant to do so--not from any attachment he bore him, but from
a fear that he would be held on a criminal charge for concealing
a felony. I have undertaken to assure him, on your behalf, that
he shall not be punished if he will come forward and give his
evidence unhesitatingly. I have finally obtained his promise to,
do so.
"We shall leave Detroit day after to-morrow, and proceed to New
England by way of New York. Can you meet me in New York on the
18th inst.? You can, in that case, have an interview with this
man Travers; and it Will be well to obtain his confession,
legally certified, to guard against any vacillation of purpose on
his part. I have no apprehension of it, but it is as well to be
certain."
This letter was signed by Mr. Morton's agent.
"I was very glad to get that letter, Frank," said his companion.
"I don't think I care so much for the money, though that is not
to be dispised, since it will enable me to do more good than at
present I have it in my power to do.
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