The mountain sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1844-1853, 1849-09-27

IuiSl'ely IN MS own. 'HIlSon, he said,
the Being into whose presence l shall
instantly be ushered.by yonder villain will,
L trust, forgive me. 1t is in the defence of
virtue that | die and of the virtue of one
to whom l had given all my whole hearts
love. have adored her passionately. /
had hoped for life Of such heavenly bliss
in her society, that it is perhaps, for my
idolatry it has been forbidden. 1t is that
sentiment, however, which strips death of
Its terrors, and the knowledge that fall
IN defence of her unsullied honor, sweet
ems the awe of this moment. For you,
Hilson, have not words to express how
highly | have esteemed you, have felt
your friendship. and deemed myself hon
ored by ii. Apart from the near kindred
OF my blood, next to your sister, have
loved you. To my family have nothing
to say-that must beleft to you-farewell!
He raised my hand to his lips and kissed
it. | was too tuil of my own feelings to
offer word in reply, and as wiped
tear from my eyes, saw him standing be-
fore his adversary. 'Maior, | thank YOU
for this indulgence. am ready and
Henry stood erect, and nerved with all the
natural and composed expression of coun-
tenance which characterized his every day
appearance, in front of the man whose
hand was armed against his life. Without
word, the major prepared his pistol, took
steady aim directly at the heart of my
youthful friend, pulled the trigger, and
nothing but few sparks were struck from
the steel. In the next moment, while
Henry yet stood wrapt in amazemenl at
the result, and uncertain what was to fol-
low, the full, sonorious voice of the presi-
dent was heard above the murmur of ap-
probation, which rose In every part of the
room, and relieved the death-like stiffness
that had hitherto prevailed, exclaiming-
Neutrality-suspicious. question! |
propose Henry Roberts as member of
the Gentlemen's Club: all those who are
In favor of that proposition, will signify
the same by saying aye. There was
not a voice In the room but echoed the
word.
'Those opposed to the proposition, viii
signify the same by saying mo-
There was no response, and the presi-
dent declared Henry ROBBERS a member of
the Gentlemens' Club.
Henry had now begun to form an idea
of the circumstances, as seized his hand
and gave it hearty shake of congratulation
and welcome.
Forgive me- said /. If for moment
doubted your quality. 1t was the deep
interest felt in you that made me fear-I
am the coward
What is the meaning of it all!' he in
quired, with undisguised curiosity.
Nothing, but that you have passed the
ordeal with HONOR l replied.
DO understand then, that this is the
form of initiation
Certainly
But he traduced your sister!'
'lt was believed to be the nearest way
to your feelings, and it has proved so, my
boy said the major, stepping forward and
good humoredly taking his hand. You
will never find that have the reputation
of a traducer of the ladies. Allow me to
add, that have seen many brave entries
into the club, but | never saw better than
| yours. \ GU will sustain the motto of the
! club, | know-never to brook an insult
without an apology or satisfaction
| 'And this said Jack, winding off his
yarn, was all the world knew of the Gen
tlemens' Ciub-that its members never
brooked an insult, and can assure it was
seldom offered to any one who was known
as member
'Well,' said the first luff, Il suppose by
your nephew's name, that young Roberts
married your sister-he fairly won her a
any rate
He did. The marriage took place,
about month afterwards, and | believe q
happier couple never lived. l could hard
ly resist the temptation, and pair o.
black eyes drove me to the verge of matri
mony. However, l am living monu-
ment of the beneicient interposition of a
lleutenant's commission, accompanied with
an order TO join the jolly old Warspite,
| "A.
i believe you mentioned, Jack, that
the club was broken up, and alluded TO an
incident connected with it,
why, yes, and thrilling one it was to
me, for witnessed it by chance. ] had
run up TO London on two weeks liberty
while The ship lay at Portsmouth, and or
the third or fourth night of my arrival, an
initiation was to take place. The appli-
cant was cadet in the East India service
a young man who had been charged with
an offence relative to peeuniary matters
but who had been honorably acquitted by
the accidental discovery of the real cnl-
prit. This subject was, however, made
! the cause of quarrel, and under the mo-