It was already dusk before we thought of returning and then we discovered that William and Ernest who had gone on before were not to be found
Have you seen William
Oh god I murdered my darling child
About five in the morning I discovered my lovely boy livivid and motionless
The print of the murderers finger was on his neck
I could not be mistaken a flash of lighting illuminated the object and discovered it’s shape plainly to me it’s gigantic stature and the deformity of its aspect instantly informed me that I was it was the wretch the filthy demon to whom I had given life what did he there could he be the murderer of my brother I became convinced of its truth nothing in human shape could have destroyed that fair child he was the murderer pursuing the devil would have been in vain for in another flash he disappeared among the rocks of mount saliv he soon reached the summit and disappeared
I commit
Six years had elapsed passed as a dream but for one indelible trace welcome my dearest victor Ernest
Elizabeth she most of all requires consolation she accused herself of having caused the death of my brother but since the murderer has been discovered
Ah I wish you had come three months ago you come to us now to share a misery yet your presence will I hope revive our father and your persuasions will induce Elizabeth to cease her vain and tormenting self accusations
This is the picture that this servant found in justines pocket the same which Elizabeth placed around his neck an hour before the child had been missed
I beheld those I loved spend vain sorrow upon the graves of William and Justine the first hapless victims to my unhallowed Arts