The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1849-09-08

before we came down. Hasten after him. |
said the young Frenchman. Il will not 20 to
the lecture; viii remain in my room. Mon |
Dieul | am quite nervous
had nearly half mile to walk, or rather to
run, for believe ran all the way. As an
ticipated, the lecture loom was crowded. The
lecture had commenced, for Majendie was pune
tual, and he had much ground to 60 over. A
goose which was TO be dissected alive in the
course of the lecture, stood upon tho table, in
charge OF fayorite student, and as entered,
the familiar Compares uoas' of the lecturer fell
upon my ear. heard nothing more. glanced
anxiously up and down, over and across the
room, but could not see the object of my search.
sWhat the devil is the matter with your said
my friend B -, taking hold Of me.
Nothing; want to find BernhardL'
there he is, away in that corner. Don't You
see him?'
took direct course for the conner, sometimes
over students back, sometimes over the bench.
es, and laid my hand upon his shoulder. 'Ycu
had better go home!' whispered in his ear.
Quick as thought the German sprang to his
feet. His face became livid; his eyes started
from their sockets.
'Quickp said /.
Bernhard had disappeared.
do not know how sat out the lecture. I
have some recollection of seeing the poor goose
struggle, or try to struggle, and Of the compla-
cent air Of the lecturer, as he mingled his EN-
tendsz pons?' 'Eh bieRi poyes pous,' with the
cries Of the Suffering creature, while he deliber-
ately cut away muscle, and norve, and tendon,
in the gradual illustration OF his subject But
my thoughts were elsewhere. saw in my mind
Bernhard and the Marseillese. pictured ev.
cry conceivable catastrophe, and so engrossed
did become in this, that the first hint had of
the completion Of the lecture was the general
uproar consequent upon clearing the hall.
hurried out myself, and FASTENED TO the Rue
d'Enfer.
| Going up the staircase, saw few drops OF
blood scattered along. At that moment the
young Frenchman opened the door of his loom,
and drew me into it His mirthful countensnce
at once relieved me.
| 'Cone income inl he exclaimed; Il have
been watching for you. Balaiguer has caught
it, and he began laughing immediately.
Don't laugh any more, for Heavens sake,
till know what you are laughing at
Whereupon in few words the young French
man informed me that very soon after left, Bs.
aiguer crossed over to Bernhsrdi's quarters; that
he stationed himself at an open window TO watch
the others movements; that after the lapse Of
some FIVE minutes he heard violent scream,
and was about rushing to protect the party as.
sailed, when Bernhardl came tearing down the
street like a mailman, and ran into the house
and up the stairs, and 10 less than minute the
Marseillese was seen rolling from the top 10 the
bottom; that he picked himself up and skulket
back into his rOom,. bleeding, but as my com.
panion feared, not much hurt.
After expressing our mutual delight at the ter
minatOn Of the affair, went 10 my own loom
| took it for granted that the matter was ended
for / knew that Balaiguer had not courage tc
push 1t further, and supposed that Bernhard
would rest satisfied with the chastisenent he hat
already inflicted. Twas mistaken; for in few
minutes a knock was heard at my door, and
Bernhard entered. He was pale as death; hi:
eyes glislened with intense hate anddesperation
his soul appeared narrowed by the most yiolen
emotions; but when he spoke his words fell slow
and were aTticulated naturally.
am under an obligation to you: for that rea
son come here would be still deeper in YOU
debt. Viii you go for me TO the w7etek, and de
mand immediate satisfaction? l say immedi
ate
Are you not carrying the matter too far?' SAID
|, soothingly; has he not been sufficiently pun.
ishedl'
Punished" said Bernhard, hercely: 30 you
know what he attempted
i shook my head.
Then it shall forever remain unknown
'PunishedP one short minute, and | should have
been too late! Hear you THAR will you act fol
met Will you actnowi VIII you see that We
meet forthwith
| That will depend on your adversary
'oh, cannot wait-I will not waitI exclaim
ed Bernhard; go! gor
The irresistible frenzy Of the student prevailed.
| was taken by surprise. Quiet and peaceful
as was the life led, before was aware of it !
found this strange commission thrust upon me:
| and almost before | knew it was in Balaiguer's
roon. The Marsellese sat smoking with light
cap upon his head, which only partly concealed
some recent bruises.
80, said the savage, you have come TO have
your laugh with the rest! and YOU were the tell.
tale, ehf--you were the sneakl'
we will settle these epithets, by-and-by; at
present another's business has a preference.
You must be aware that your conduct this nom.
ing
what of iti'
Nothing, except that Bernharii will meet you
at any moment you will appoint; for him the
sooner the better
For me the sooner the better growled the
Marscillese.
who is your friend?'
'Saere bleu.-that remains 10 be seen. Twill
send him TO you.'
L went back to my room somewhat SURPRISED
at the bold bearing Of Balaiguer for was sure
that he was coward, until remembered that
he was an expert swordsman, and that Bemhar-
di once told me that he himself had little knowl.
edge of the weapon.
In about aquarter Of an hour an acquaintance
called on the part of Balaiguer As antieipa.
ted, swords were chosen. Asto time and place,
the Marseilese was quite Indifferent.
There was large hall over biiard.roorn in
street near BY, where many of the students
were in the habit of fencing. bnt whers at that