The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-09-16

"' Hatred of OPPRESSION replied the youth, in
all its forms, and willingness to die rather than
submit to iasuh.'
60 Die then thou shalt and that ere To o-moriow 5
sun shall set Numbered Menlz, starting up IN a
phronsy, and with hoarsc aud broken voice that
made the hearts Of the hearers shuddcr as If at the
howl Of dog or demon. ! challenge the to
mortal combat
80 And accept the challenge.
"' II is for thee to name time, place and weapon
but, thou lowest me, let it not be longer than to-
morrow night, or shall burst with rage and inpa-
tience.'
"'I love thee not base dog = replied Arnold ;
but thou shall not die ngorious death. VIII
fight with thee, therefore, tonight
by heaven, boy cried Mcnz, more and more
surprised, thou art in haste to sup IN hell )! and
the ruilian lowered his voice. Art thou mad
- BE that my chance answered Arnold; | shall
not be likely to meet even in hell, companion
so brutal thou-unlcss, which mean shall be the
case, thou bear me company
To night then be it, said Mentz; though to-
night my hand is not steady; for WINE and anger
arc friends to the nerves.
"'Dost thou refuse me- then 2 demanded the
youth with a sneer.
60 By the mass, no but to night is dark the
moon is down the stars are coudcd, and the WIND
goes by heavy puffs and gusts Hear 1t even now
coldy composed as his fierce rival grew more per-
ccptbly agitated-' therefore will we lay down our
lives herein this hall-on this spot-on this in
stant-cyen as thou standest now
''' There is no one here who will be my friend,
said Menlz so evidently so5ercd and suhdued by
tIc singular composurc and self possession ofhis
tagonst that all present held him in contempt, and
no stirred.
No NATTER cried Arnold; | will myself forego
the same privilege.
"'And your weaponsp said Mentz
''' Are here cried Arnold, drawing them from
his bosom, a surcr pair never drew blood. The
choice is yours
"Ihe company began now to fancy that Arnold
cquyocaed in disclaiming skill a duellist; and,
from his invlnciblc composurc, thought him a more
fatal master Of the weapon than the bully himself.
The latter also partooll of this opinion.
"' Young man. he cried, in a voice clouded and
low; but stopped and said no further.
"'Your choice y said Arnold, presenting the pis-
tolls.
:" Mcntz seized one desperately, and said
Now name your distance.
CO Blood thirsty wolff said Arnold there shall
be no distancer y lie then turned and addressed the
company.
"' Gentlemen, said he, deem me not either saw
age or insane, that sacrifice myself and this bruta
wretch thus before your eyes, and to certain and III
stant destruction. For me, confess have no val.
ne i'll lic.--lIcr whom loved have sworn to for.
get: and if existed Il thousand years, should prob
ably never again The rutlian is Il coward, ant
fears to die though he does not fear daily to merit
his DEATH I have long heard of his baseness, and
regard hun as an assassin-the enemy of the human
race and of Coda dangerous bcast-whom it will
be mercy and virtue to destroy. My own lif'
| would well be rid of but would no. fling it away
idly when its loss may be made subservicnt to the
destruction of vice and the relief of humanity. Here
then, yield my breath and here, too, this trem
bling and shrinking craven shall close his course
dcbauchery and murder. My companions, farewell
should any of you hereafter chance to meet Gerrud
de Saalc, tell her nobly flung away life whicl
her lalschood had made me despise. And now
rccrcant, he said, in fierce tone, turning suddenly
tow Yard Mcntz, plant thy pistol to my bosom, as
will plant mine to thine. Let one of the company
cry three, and the third number be the signal to fire.
With an increased palenoss i'll his countcnance
tbut witt, even more ierocity and iirmncss Arnol,
shrew oil his cap, displaying his high brow and CLOS
cy nngicts. His lips were closed and firm and hi
eyes, which glistcncd with deadly glare, were fix
cd on Mcntz. lie then placed himselfin an attitude
OF firing; broadcncd his exposed chest full bclor,
hls Zoe; and with Il stamp of fury and impaticnc
raised the weapon. The brow beaten bully attcmp
ted to do the same but the pistol, held loosely il
his grasp, whether by accident or intention, wen
oil before The signal. Its contents passed through
the garments of Arnold, who, levelling the muzz
of his own, cried calmly On your knees, bas
slave Down or you die"
Unable any longer to support his frame, the un
masked coward sunk on both knees and prayed fo
ltc with right earnest vchcmcncc. Again will
shouts of applause and delight, and peas of rotou
laughter stunned his ears. As he rose from his hu
initiating posture, Arnold touched him conemptu
ously with his foot. Groans and Kisses now bcea
to he mingled with several missiles. Mcntz cover
cd hls face with his hands and rushed from the room
lie was never subsequently seen among us,
THE HUSBAND.
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