Saturday morning visitor., 1848-09-30
CHAPTER III.
TIE Combat.

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'Dngs are curiuns animals said the
voting Traveller whom we have described.
regarding Fido, and al the same time light 1
ing his cigar.
Fido, as If conscious Of being the sub.
ject OF conversation, crept 10 his ,naster's
side and slunk behind his chair, Clinton
paid no alenli To the remark, but egap
10 make preparations for continuing his
journey homeward.
Curious animals continued the young
man, who was evidently anxluus Of say
ing or doing something TO gain the appro
baton oi hi' companions. by the way,
did you ever see a deg sihoke!'
'Ne,er!'
1t is a pity; they are The finest smok-
ers in The World Il you would like ia
see the operation, promise {" make that
cur smoke my cigar downlo nothing
'Good!' exclaimed his companions.
Clinton sad nothing. The young man
began TO call Fido, whn renamed o5,tn-
ately behind his m.sier's chair; al last lie
advanced, and took the dog by the ears,
and in spite VI his resistance, dragged Inn
to Tie centre of the room. Clinton's eyes
flashed fire, but he said not IA word. AS
Tor the young traveller, lie bad promised
his companions a treat, and he could not
| easily retreat.
lie may not like the taste al first, said
be, pfoeerdil G 10 place the cigar between
Fido's lips, hut promise You lie viii
soon get used 10 IT,
A cry from Fido-a long, piiifol cry
| told that in the struggle he was burned.
'fio, come here, SAID The hunter, in a
hali-s suppressed but decided tone.
The poor dog struggled 10 ee, free, hut
The young man, who had evidently been
piqued at Chnton's silence, still held the
animal By the ears.
Young lI,aii, said the hunter pale with
suppressed passion, 'lrt NY dog come to
lne - | hay called hun $50
'Fhe traveller answered with sneer,
His companions shrunk back, for ,hcy
saw Me storm about To hurst.
'Do yon hear = cried Clinton, starting
to his feet.
And what il do!'
Then obey
The young man loosed the dog, bn, 1t
was only To advance with Passionate ges-
tnre towards he hunter.
'Doyou dare to iu.uh m Z be said.
DO you dare to abuse my dog in my
presence?' rerored the other. 'B5 heAs-
ems, II youmn,t vent J our abuse on some
ding. | am AZ yotr service
The young lra> eller. pale Nuh passion,
hnl yet calm. regarded Clinton t!XedIy,
folaing his arms.
! You shall give me satisfaction Tor this,
be exclaimed.
AS said before, ! am at your service.
'Io-nieltf'
Amy time
| 'Bui yon have no Witnesses
One Of your companions will do me
| that scr, ice,
BE il So
In half an holir all things were arrang-
ed. II heing HE e,ening, and the use oI
pistols iIiconveuient, one Of the travellers,
Iwh ho was from the scuIh, suggested The u
liiIy Of swords. Clinton appeared indii-
ierent; hIs antagonist, who had learned
the use OF HAT weapon, Was delighted
and aceordinely, a wir Of shor, rrpler'
we're produced from one Of lhe ira. eler' :.
trunks.
4 The landlord, pale with excited fear
would have ran on 10 CIV The alarm, hni
one of the travellers took his station al lhG
door 10 prevent bath egress and entrspce
Fi,lc, who appeared 10 understand lht
whole affair, Stood behind lis master viii
mig moI pileously.
The weapons we're placed in ihe handl
or the pnttgunnts, and tt,e word Mas Civ
Ell 10 commence For hall minute lhei
3 swords played stc,it each other careless
~, but 10 la eliecl, excep that the iirs
: few passes Indicated that both We're mas
ters Of the weapon. B
Landlurh,' said Clinton, as calmly a
if he we're merely practising for exercise
roast one Of tie chickens IN my bag, lor
: alter killing His fellow, shall want I
. take alnorSel.'
You then expect hard workY observ
ed The traveller getting warm. M
On the contrary. as lrool. take that
: Clinton made o rapid lhrusi, and lonche
:, his antagonists thigh. ssDf .f.is
= 'li's nolhing-a mere scratch
Only forelaste Of what's 10 come
interrupted Clifton. i think you vi
nes er teach Digs 10 smoke any indre. b
: the way, il you have any thing TO say
these gepIlepeD--a any lasl request 10 max
! speak, for ] am getting Impatient
/ Tie traveller was exssperated al Il
Il coolness e his antagonist, Hc made 4