The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1846-10-30
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1T Is lildl OF monsieur ue UreH-
ne, whose family equalied either of
ours, and who avowed that lie was
not exempt from such moments
Every body has heard of his conduct
to braggadocio, who boosted in his
presence that lie had never known
fear. He suddenly passed a lighted
candle under the speakers nose,
who instantly drew back his head, to
the great amusement of the bystau-
dcrs, WHO laughed heartily at this
singular mode Of testing the others
assertion"
"None but a marshal of France
had dared to try such pleasantly
To our subject, sir. J maintain that
Jour friend is a coward, and you-"
"And /" repeated d'Argcn-
tine; his eyes flashing, and his lips
firmly compressed.
"Hallo, gcntlemen!'' exclaimed a
third party, WHO, owing TO the
warmth of the argument, had joined
the group unperceived. This is my
affair." said he to Monsieur d'Argcn-
ire, holding his arm; then turning
round to his excited adversary, ad-
ded-'Monsieur de Malatour, am
at your orders
sin that case, after you, if neccs-
sary," said d'Argentrc, with Lis usu-
al calmncss.
"By my honor you CHARM nc, gen
ucmen. Let us GO"
Gone moment" replied the new
conner, who, young as lie was, wore
the cross Of St. Louis.
"No remarks. Gentlemen, has
ten"
"Too great haste in such cases.
evidences less a contempt for dealt
than any anxiety to get rid Of hi.
phantom"
Il listen, sir?"
"Nlonsieur d'Arsentre just now
stated that the brayest have THEN
moments of fear. Without taking
as serious his anccdote of Monsieur
dc Turennc, shall add that, viii
the exception Of the difference that
exists between muscles and nerves
the courage Of tic duclist is more
an affair Of habit than Of principle
for it is the natural state Of man tC
loyc peace, il not for the sake of 9th
crs, at least for himself. Do yol
wish to prove :"
Enough, sir; We arc not l.crc tC
listen to sermon"
"Yct a moment, Here is my pro,
position; we are all assembled thi.
evening previous to our leave Of alb,
sencc: | invite you, then, as also
these gentlemen present, to a bear
hunt or my estate, or rather amongs
the prccipices Of Clat, in the Last
cn Pyrences. You are very expert
Monsieur de Malatour YOU can
snuff a candle with pistol at TWEEN
ty PAGES, and you have no equal a
the small-sword. Well, shall plac,
You before a bear, and if YOU sue
cced-l do not even say in lodgin.
a ball in his head, but merely in FIR
ing upon him shall submit immc
diately after to meet you face to face
with any weapon YOU choose to name
since it is only at that price | am (,
gain your good opinion"
care you playing a comedy, sir P
"Qultc the contriry. And | even
repeat that this extreme haste show
more the courage Of the nerves, thar
the true courage arising from prin
clpIes."
v" nat guarantee lave !, Should
"CCeP' your P'oPIs'''oh' '"at yo'
VII! not again ch0eaVor to eYad
me :
My sword, SIR; When | take a
my comrades TO witness and piac
under the safeguard OF thelr honor.
mere ran t"rougA ms auditor
S4c,' a Du|% OIL appreciation, That u
Maiai3Ur' though WIN a bad grace
was ooil$eo TO accede to the arrange
lncht, 1t was 'heh agreed that, o
'"e ISL OF september, all presen
/ should assemble at the Clatpuu q