Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-03-07

ton, remained silent while the four com
ers engaged in a lively conversation. A
length the supper was announced.
The table was plentifully spread, bu
FIVE excellent appetltes served greatly &c
relieve it Of its load. The repast ended
the company returned 10 the barroom, in
which the horse boy had, in the mean
time, been RECALLING Fido with scraps o
venison and poultry.
CHAPTER III.
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Dogs are curious animals said the
younger traveller whom we have describ-
ed, regarding Fidos at the same time light;
ing his cigar.
Fido, as if conscious of being the sub
ject of conversation, crept to his master s
side and slank behind the chair. Clinton
paid no attention to the remark, but began
making preparations for continuing his
journey homeward.
Curious animals, continued the young
man, who was evidently desirous ofsaying
something to gain the appreciation of his
companions. by the way, did you ever
see dog smoke?'
'NeyerP
1t is pity, they are the finest smokers
in the world. If you would like to see the
operation, | promise to make the cur smoke
my cigar down to nothing
Good exclaimed his companions.
Clinton said nothing. The young man
began to call Fido, who remained obstinate.
ly behind his masters chair3 at last he ad-
vanced, and took the dog by the ears, and
IN spite his resistance dragged him to
the center Of the room. Clinton's eyes
flashed FIRE, but he said not word. As
for the young traveller, he had promised
his companions treat, and could not east
ly retreat.
'He may not like the taste at first said
he, proceeding to place the cigar between
Fido's lips. 'but promise you he will soon
get used to it,
A cry from Fido-a long, pitiful cry,
told that in the struggle he was burned.
tFido come here,' said the hunter in
half suppressed but decided tone.
The poor dog struggled to get free, but
the young man, who had evidently been
piqued by Clinton's silence, still held the
animal by the ears.
Young man, said the hunter, pale with
passion, 'let my dog come to me
Il have called him.
- T he traveller answered with a sfieer.
His companions shrunk back, for they
saw the storm about to burst.
DO you hear?' cried Clinton, starting to
to his feet.
sAnd WHIT if do?'
s'rhen obey
The young man loosed the dog, but it
was only to advance with passionate ges:
ture towards the hunter.
DO you dare to insult me?' he said.
eDo you dare to abuse my dog in my
presence?' retorted the other. sBy heav-
ems, if you must vent your abuse upon
something, | am at your service
The young traveller, pale with passion,
but yet calm, regarded Clinton 6xedly fold
ing his arms.
You shall give me satisfaction for this,
he exclaimed.
'As said before, l am at your SERVICE
sTo.nights
sAny time.
sBut have you no witnesses =
sOne Of your companions will do me
that service
BE it so.'
In half an hottr all things were orrang-
ed. 1t being in the evening, and the use
of pistols inconvenient, one Of the travel
lers who was from the South, suggested
the utility Of swords. Clinton appeared
Indifferent; his antagonist who had learn
ed the use Of that weapon, was delighted,
and accordingly pair Of short rapiers
was produced from one of the travellers
trunks.
The landlord, pale with excited fear,
would have ran out to give the alarm, but
one of the travellers took his station at the
door to prevent both egress and entrance.
Fldo, who appeared to understand the whole
affair, stood behind his master whining
most piteously.
The weapons were placed in the hands
of the two antagonists, and the word was
given to commence. For half minute
the swords played about each other cares
lessly, but 10 no effect, except that the first
few passes indicated that they were both
masters Of the weapon.
Landlord said Clinton, as calmly as if
he were merely practicing fer exercise,
roast one Of the chickens in my bag, for
after killing this fellow, l shall want TO
take morsel.'
You then expect hard work?' observed
the traveller, getting warm.
'On the contrary, as proof, take that!o
Clinton made rapid thrust, and touched
his antagonist on the thigh.
1T is nothing-a mere SCRATCH
only foretaste of what is to come,
interrupted Clinton. think you will new
er teach dogs to smoke any more. By the
way, if you have anything to say TO those
gentlemen-any last request to make
speak, for am getting inpatient
The traveller was exasperated by the
GOODNESS of his antagonist. He made iu.
rous thrusts, which Clinton parried with
all imaginable ease.
Speak, repeated the hunter, 'for j: is
now nearly eight o'clock-when the clock
strikes it will be too late.'
The traveller said not word, but the
foam of rage stood upon his ashy lips, and
the sweat ofagony started from his brow.
| A fearful silenca operod hroI,o, oo1,, hx,