Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1830-11-01

that, on second thoughts, my surprise absied
Il certainly fancled you were the avorite Captain;
Tor l saw her blush with satisfaction when you
squeezed her hand, | whispered "You are right,
- he answered, with forced smlle,--"I don't
think Trevor can have any prccnsons to her favor"
Inc no'sincss OF the party was now subsiding-and
nobody knew 'why an air of blank embarrassment
seemed to pervade all present
Upon my honour, gentlemen this is q vastly silly
affair altogether, and quite unworthy such stir it
has excited" said Mr. Trevor "but much
tice has been taken of help saying though
1T Is monstrously absurd perhaps, that think the
beautiful Blue Bell of - is mine--rnine alone!
believe have good ground for saying am the solo
winner OF The prize and have dlsanced my military
competitor" continued Mr. Trevor turning to Cap
tam -, with grim air which very foreign 10
his real feelings though his bright eyes-his debo-
mar demsanor-tha fascinating sais quot ofhis"
"Trevor! Don't be insoents" exclaimed the Can
tain sternly. reddennrng with passion
"ksotent! Capan?-What the dsuce do you
mean i'm sure you dom, want to quarrel with me
on, 1t is impossible Ii have said what was often
slvc. by -, did not mean it-aud as we said at
Rugby indictup, puta-and there's an end of il. But
as Tor my smart little Blue Bell, know-am perfectly
Gertain--aye spite OF the Captains dark 10 ,ks-that
! am the happy mau So gentlemen. de jure and de
fdcio-for her, return you thanks" He safe down
-There was much Kindness in his manner, and he
had so handsomely disavowed any intentions of hurt
ing Captain - g feelings, that hoped the young
Hutspur beside me was quoted Not so, however
Irevor,' said he in a hurried tone, syou are mis-
takcn-yor are, by --, You don't know what
passed between Mary --- and myself that
evening. On my word and honor, she told mo she
wished she could be of her engagement with you"
"NonsenSc. NONSENSE She must have SAID it to
amuSe you, CAPtain-she could have had no other
intention. The very next morning she told me-
, Ihe very next morning.! shouted Captain -,
why, what the - could you have wanted with
! Mary --- the next morning."
''Fhat is my affair, Captain-not your. Aud since
You Will have 1t out tell you for your consultations
that Mary and have met every day since!" said Mr.
Trevor, loudly, even vchemently. He was getting a
lttIe mustered as the phrase is. with wine which he
was pouring down lass afer glass rr of course he
cnuld never have made such absurd-such an un-
usual disclosure
"PrevoT must say you act very mennly in telling
us,-lt II really is So said tho Captain with an in
seusrly chagriaed and mortified air: "and-if Won
intend to rum that sweet and innocent creature--I
shall take leave 10 say, that you a-a-a-cursc
on It, 1t will out viilan!" continued the CAPTAIN
slowly aud deliberately. My heart lew ND to nv
ihroat, where IT Huttercd though i, would have
chok'd me There was nh instant and dead silence
| "A cittain--ild you say, Captain? and accuse me
OF mcanness?" enquired Sir. Trevor. cooy while the
colour suddenly faded from his darkenng features and
rising from his chair, he stepped forward and stood
nearly opposite the Captain with his half cn,ptiod
glass IN his hand, which, however, not observed
piled the Captain irnly--''and what them"
"Ihen, of Course, yon will see the necessity of
apologiZng for 1t instantly" reiolucd afr Frcvnr.
AS am not IN the habit, nlr. Trevor, of saying
! J.
! Captain - drawing hmsolf up in his chair and
/ rye'ng Mr.. Trevor with steady look of composed
! intrepdi!y.
Then, Captain, don't expect mo to apolocisc for
tiis! numbered Mr.. Trevor, and at thessane time
hurting his glass, wine aud all the Captains head
Part of the wine fell but the glass rarced a,
the ear OF Captain -. and cut IL slightly; for he had
started aside seeing Mr. Trevor's intention A
mist seemed TO cover my eyes, as saw every one
present rising from his chair. T'he room was of
course, IN an uproar. The who had quarrelled
were the only calm persons present Mr. Trevor re-
NAMED standing TIE spot with his arms fold
ed on his breast; while Captain - calmly wiped
OH the STAINS of wine from shirt RIFLES and white
waistcsat, walked up to Ln-d -. who was at but
ward or twos distance, and cnqrrcd in low tone Of
voice, our L0rdshp has pistols here of courses
We had better settle this little matter now and here
Captain v, you will kindly do what is necessary
for me-"
"My dea7 fellow. be calm! This is really very
absurd quarrcl-lseiy to be dreadful business
though" replied his ordshin, with great agitation.
Come, shake hands. and be friends.-Come don I
let trumpery dinner braw lead to boodshed-and IN
my house, toc!-Make it up like men of sense" -
| THAT your lordship of course knows, az well as
| | do, is impossible VIII you, Captain V, be good
enough to bring The pistols You will find them in
his lordshPs shooting gnllerywo had better adjourn
there, by the way, chr" enqured the Captain coolly
| he had seen many Of these affairs!
| "'Fhen, bring then-brng them, by all means -
SIN Gods name let this quarrel be settled on the
spot" exclaimed--and -and--.
| I'VE all know they mast fsht-that's as clear as
the sun--so the sooner the better!" exclaimed the
honorable Mr. hot-headed cousin oflord IS
Eternal curses on the silly slut" groaned his
lordshipi "here will be boodshed for her My
dear Trcvor!" said he, hurrying to that gentleman,
who, with sever or eight people round him, was con-
versing on the affair with perfect composure; edo
lmpiore-i beg--l supplcate, that you would lenve
my house! Ola! don't let it be said | ask people
here to kill one another! Why may not this wretch
ed business be made up By--,it shnH be-" said
he, vchemcnly; and, putting his arm into tn Mt OF
Dir. Trevor, he cndeavored to draw him towards the
spot where Captain - was standing
Your lordship is very good, but it's useless" re-
Piled Mr.. Frevor Struggling to disengage his arm
from that Of lord -. Your lordshIp knows the
business must be settled, and tho sooner The better
Ny friend sir - has undertaken To do what is
correct on this occasion. Come" addressing the
young baronet, "awag. and JON Captain V"
All this was uttered with reat nonchaence Some