Ypsilanti sentinel. [volume] (Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Co., Mich.) 1843-1900, 1845-04-09

'heep TIE wall. CTieu DOau, as secPFcu
aside. springiug himself at the same time into the
road, ankle deep IN mud; I'll wait for you at The
bridge on the Holy wood Gin road--Good by.'
moment after, DolaDd had cleared the hedge
leading out of the lane into Mr.. Faucett's paddock,
aud Evans quietly Flooding his way home
ward To reach his cottage, he had to run the
gauntlet through the very hrong of the fair, amidst
crow ded tents. whence resounded the ill-accor-
ding sounds of the bagpipe aud fiddle, and the loud
whoo! of the Jig dancers as they beat with active
feet the temporary floor, that ratified with their
tread. Johnny made short greeting with those of
his friends he encountered, and on entering his
house. plucked couple OF black, business like
looking sticks from the chimney. hefed them care
fully, and measured them together, with on eye as
strict ever gallant paired rapier with, ill, salts
fed of their equality, he put his top coat over his
shoulders, and departing by the back door, rapidly
cleared two or three small gardens. and made at
once for the fields. As Qolan dropped from the
high bark into the lane near the bridge side.
Evans leaped the gate opposite
" uu've lost no time, !egs." observed Matthew,
as they drew together, shoulder to shoulder, stalk
ing rapidly on.
I'D hin vexed to keep you waitin' this time, any
how" replied Johny, aud few other words passed
Just beyond the bridge. they left the road togeth-
er; and mounting the course of the little stream.
in few minutes were shut out from the possbilli-
iy of observation in wild narrow glen, at whose
head was "A waterfall of Some eighteen feet
The pool which received this little cascade, was
exceeding deep, and having but one narrow out.
let. between two huge stones, the pent waters were
forced round ard round, boiling and chating for
release, and hence the not unDOetc name of He'll
kettle, givon to this spot. The ground immediate
Iy about it was wild. bare, aud stony, aud in no
way, deroga lated from this fearful title.
Near The fall Is little pafond, or level of near
twenty yards square, the place designed by Evans
for the battle ground. Arrived here, the parties
halted; and as DoIan stopped 10 raise little of
the pure stream tn his hands to his lips, Evens
cast his coats and YES, Oh The gray stone close by,
and pulling his shirt over his head, stood aEsed
ed for he fight, moi SO heavy or SO tall man
as his antagonist Dolan, but why as a terrier, and
having in agility aud training. advantages that bal
anced The difference of age aud weight.
"l'ye been thinkin' Johnny Evans" cried Do
| Ian, he laisnrey stripped in turn. eve must
have two thrvs after all, to show who is the best
man-you've got yolr alPeens Wild you, | see and
Pm not the boy TO say to THIN. but expect
You'll ha' the best ind O the sick, for it's well
known there's moi your match i'll Wicklow, if there
is in Wexford itself"
That days past, Mauy Dolan" replied Evans
"li's five years since you and me first had words,
a, the Pattern q the Seven-churches, and that
was The last stroke struck wld stick. There's
eight years betwane our ages, and you're the hea-
vier man by two stone or near Ii, what more 'ud
ye have man alive!'
"Oh never fear me. Johnny, we'll never split
about trfes" quietly responded Dolan; shut see
- l.. A. n
buth ways. Stand fairly up to me for half a doz-
you're tired after i'd
I why look We here Matty, we worked over long
OH Georges @ ,ay, aud were over friendly with
the great boxer, Mter Donalan, for me TO be able
yeZ wild the fists" cried Evans
But we'll spill, the difference; III give you q
quarter of an hour out o. me wild the fists, and
you'll give The same time, if Pm able. with the
alpeen after; and we'll toss head or harp, which
comes first"
Evans turned copper fiat on the back Of his
hand, as he ended his proposal, and i'll the saurs
moment Doan cried,
| Harp for ever"
Harp it u.s." echoed Evans, holding The coin up
in the moons ray, which shone out but itfully, a.
dark clouds kept slowly passing over her COLI
face.
In the next moment they were toe 10 toe, in thu
centre of the little PLAIN, both looking determined
aud confident; though an amateur would have a
ouce decided III favour of Dolan's pose.
To describe The fight scientifically, would be too
long affair suffice it, that although Johnny'
agility gave him the best of couple of severe
fails. yet his antagonists straight hitting aud supe
rIor weight Jeff him The hing hollow, ill FIVE quicI
rounds left Evans deaf to time and tune, and al
sick though he had swallowed a glass uf anti
moniai wine instead of poteen.
! Dpian carried his senseless foe to the pool, am
dashed water Over him by the hatful.
LOOK at ny watch," was Johnny's first word
on gaining breath.
Il > aL't tell the time by WATCH" cried Dolan
little sheepIsb. >U-H al f.sgetaiE "r
~ Give IL bore, man, "cried Johnny, adding, as h,
rubbed his left eye the other being fast closed, by
1.-The Boyne, this the longest quarter OF an hour
d ever knew--it wants three minutes yet" and a
i he spoke. again he rose up before his man.
.Sa sill, Johnny" exclaimed Matthew
, "I'lI forgive you The three minutes, any how
Il swell, thank We forlhai. says johnny; IL Wst
, may be able TO retarn the compliment presently
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