Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-04-28

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Young drew on, his flute without another
word. and played several gay ans, whist the
triumphant soldier beat time with os'ontailon;
app,luded vehemcnily. and looked round as u
10 impress upon The auditors the idea OF his
T irresistible importance. .
The company soon after reached
Vauyhnll. where the parties separated.
But although Young's exterior was
calm be felt a dcepresentmcnt for the
insult 10 which he had been subjected
in his miSlrcss's presence. Her accents
had soothed his wrath, but II could not
~extinguish the desire of Vengeance,
and of making his oppreSsor rid culous
in his turn; so he determined not TO
lose sight of the aogressor, and to take
the first opportunity, when he was alone
ofspcaking TO him. An occasion soon
offered, when he coolly addressed him.
Sir said he, you have got an awk-
ward habit of speaking too loudly
'Ah', reioined the other, that's be-
cause ! make a point of being obeyed
at the first word
Bat that depends upon your hearers,
and have "A different opinion
Have YOU: and yet il seems that
Just now,
Oh. but You must know why | sub.
mittcd e. your rudencss'
well, what is your wish now, sir ?
'To give you to understand that i'll
produced my flute, it was not to graft
fy you, but solely to obligc The ladies'
under my escort, and who were fright
ened at your long sword and loud
oaths but they are not here now, So
'Yon know this is a challenge. and
your CLOTH
why should it You have aflron
ted me, and " me satisfaction
The soldier smiled dlsdainfulIy as he
said--'as you please, sir you shall be
satisfied. When and in whit place
shall it bci'
'To morrow, at day break, in Batter
sea fields, without seconds, as the af-
fair only concerns you and me, and my
profession compeIs me to have some
regard TO the prophecies of soricty.'
BE 1t so; what ale your arms?'
The sword replied the juvenile
member of the church militant.
The conditions being thus arranged
the young mcn joined their respective
parties.
On the following morning they were
both punctual to their appointments
The officer had drawn his rapier when
Young produced a large horse pistol
from beneath his cloak, and took q
stendy aim at his antagonist.
What do you mean ? asked the as
tonished s%oliier, have you brought
weapons TO assassinate me /"
Perhaps, but that will depend up
on yourself. Last night | played upon
the flute this morning it is your turn
to dance
81 would die first you have taken an
unworthy advantage. by this strategem.'
'As you did yesterday of the ladies
presence; but come, captain, you must
begin your minuet.'
4 shall do nothing of the kind, sir /;
your conduct is most ungentlemanly.'I
mo strong language here captain /:
dance at once, or | will fire.
These words, which were uttered
with much ea~rnestness, and accompan-
led with IA corresponding gesture, pro-
dnced the effect desired The officer,
finding himself in "A retired place, and
at the mercy OF a man whom he had
grievously offended, and who seemed
determined to exact reparatioh after
his W fashion, did as he was desired,
and stepped through the figure of a
mlnnct, while Young whistled a slow
and appropriate measure.
When il was finished, Young said
Sir, you have danced remarkably well.
much better in its way, than my flute
playing. We are now even so, ifyou
wish, we will begin another dance. in
which ] will be your vis-a-vis.' Say
ing which he drew his sword.
But the dancer very Justly thought
he had received ii proper lesson, and
more iavorabiy approaching the man
he had so w%antonly lnsulied. thought il
wonld b" better t, have hun for a
IRE ID than an enemy. He therefore
held out his hand 10 Young, who shook
II cordially aud in perfect harmony.
and arm-ln arm, they quilted the spot
which m,gl have been fatal TO one Of.
them, but had, fortunately, only served
10 give and take a lesson in dancing.
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