The Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu (Oahu), Hawaii) 1840-1841, 1841-01-16
knowledged the favor by measuring his
length mon the floor


His brother officers who were with him
had the good sense to see that Bigbce was
TO blame, and although they looked ra-
Their black at the Yankees, they wisely
forbore to modest them further. but assist
cd the stunned bully to another room,
where, by the help of some rcstorativcs
he soon recovered his senses. His rage
and modification at the result OF the rem
contre, knew no bounds, and with many
bitter oath he declared he would have
satisfaction.
Before Capt. Lovett left the coffee
house, a hillett was handed him by Lieut..
james, which proved to be challcnge--a
pcremptory challcnge-from Capt. Big
bee, in which it was Insisted that arrange
mcnts should be made for an early meet
ing, that he might have an opportunity to
wash off the atfront he had received, in
Capt. Lovett's hearts blood.
Capt. Lovett smiled when he saw such
manifestations ola christian spirit. "TcIl
Capt. Bigbee," said he, that | will not
ball him; he shall have the opportunity
he so earnestly seeks. Although not Il
fighting man, am familiar with the duel
laws. and if he will be tomorrow morning
on the bank of the green canal, near the
South Quay-rathcr secluded spot-hc
shall have satisfaction to his hearts con-
tent"
Lieut.. James bowed politely and with
drew. Capt. Lovett went on board the
Cinderella soon after, and ordered his
mate, Mr.. Starbuck, also a veteran whale
hunter, to select the two best harpoons
and have them nicely ground and fitted.
as an opportunity might offer on the NOR
row of striking porpoisc. Mr.. Slarbuck
obcycd his superior officer with alacrity,
although he wondered not little why
Capt. Lovctt expected to find porpoiscs
in Dcmcrara River.
The next morning, as soon as all hands
were called, Capt. Lovctt ordered the
boat to be manned, and requested Mr..
Starbuck to take the two harpoons, to
each of which some eight or ten Gathoms
of ratting-stuif were attached and accom-
pany him on shore. In few. moments
the boat reached the South Quay, where
Capt. Lovctt was met by several of his
countrymcn. who had been attracted to
the spot by the rumor of the duel, as well
as several merchants and others, inhabi,-
ants of the place. They one and all re-
monstratcd with Capt. Lovett for his folly
in conserving to fight with the English
military bully, who was represented as a
practiscd duelist, an expert swordsman,
and an unrivallcd marksman with pis-
toll, being sure of his man at twelve PAGES.
Capt. Lovett, however, did not show the
least inclination to back out, but on the
contrary seemed more eager for the en-
gagcmcnt. "Ill give that quarrclsome
fellow a lcsson," said he, (Which will be
of service to him, and which he will never
forget as long as his name is Bigbee.'
The challenger, with his forehead orna-
mented with large patch to cover the
impression left by the Yankees knucklcs,
and his swollen eyes dmly twinkling
with anger and modification through two
huge livid circles, accompanied by his
second, soon made his appearance. He
was followed by his servant with a pistol
case and an assortment Of swords. He
bowed stiff1y to Capt. Lovett, and Lieut..