The Columbia Democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1837-1850, 1840-05-23

directed his r0wers 10 close with the bo,
oi the reidctory musician, and sw0re h,
would fling him into the Thames unless n,
Immediately began playing. The alarm o.
the ladies was intense, and seeing that the
soldier was about putting his threat into ex
ecuilon, they entrealed Young to yield "a
the exigency; but, ,le indignant fuds. still
resisted.
Edward ! exclaimed a soft voice a,
his side, will YOU 10 nothing 10 oblige
me!'
DO You wish me, Anna,to subml, TO The
degrading insolence of such brute! p
Yes, | do; beg i, if you have any regard
fJr me-
Young drew oui his flute without ano,I,.
er wold. aud played several gay ails, whilst
the triumphant soldier beat lime with os.
lenlailon' applauded yehsmen,ly, and look :
cd round as if 10 impress npon the auditors
the idea Of his irresistible importance.
The company soon after reached Vaux.
hall, where the parties separated. But al
though Young's exterior was calm, he fell
a deep resentment for Tue insult TO which
lie had been subjected in his mistress pres
ence. Her accents had soo,hed his wrath
but it could not ex,jnguish the desire OF
vengeance. aud of making his oppressor
ridiculous in his turn so he determined
not In lose sight of the aggressor. aud to
take the first opportunity, when he was a.
lone. of speaking 10 him. all occasion
soon offered, when he cody addressed
him
Sir said he, you have gol an awkard
habit of speaking too loudly"
'Ah rrej oined the other. that's because
make point Of being obeyed at the first
word.
Batihat depends upon your hearers;
and have different opinion
Have you and yeI seems that just
now" "a
o. bat you must know why I submit.
ed 10 your rudenese.'
Well, what is your wish now, sr?
To give you 10 understand that if 7 pro-
lured my flute, |! was not TO CRAFTY you,
'ut solely 10 oblise the ladies' under nv es.
Orl' and who were frightened at your long
word and loud oaths; but they are not here
ow;-so--'
You know this is a challenge, and your
10Th
Why should IL You have alTionted
ne, and owe me satisfaction
The soldier smiled disdainfuly MS he
aid-'As you please, siri you shall be sat. I
hed. When and in what place shall il
eH .
Tomorrow, at day break, in patterson 1
eds without seconds, as the affair only V
'ncerns you and me, and my profession IA
'mPeIs me 10 have some regard to the t,
'oprieiies Of s0cietv.'
BE it so; what are YOU arms p o
The sword, replied the juvenile MEM 81
I of the church militant.
The condition being thus arranged,
= young men Joined their respective par, if
-. =,
On the following morning they were
n pnnoiual TO ihcir appointment. The sa
icer had drawn his raplel when Young m
pduced large horse pistol from beneath to
) cloak, aud took a steady aim at his an Y
onist.
What do yon mean asked the aston ~
ed soldier; have you brought weapons il
assaSsinate me -
Perhaps; bur that viii depend upon wi
'r'elf. Last night played upon The flute do
; morning it is your turn to dance
] would die irst. you have taken an un- sal
rthy advantage Of his straiagem.' me
As you did yesterday of lhe ladies pres.
e; but come, captain, you must begin sa'
r minuei. Wit
shall do nothing Of the kind, sir; your her
duct is most ungenllemanly.' rea
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