Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-01-05

tention to the remark, but began to make pre-
partitions for continuing his journey home
ward. Curious animals continued thu
young man, who was evidently anxious Of
saying or doing something to gain the appro
baton of his comrades. By the way, die
you ever see dog szsoke 2
Never
In the world. If you would like 10 see the
operation, promise to make that cur smoke
my cigar down to nothing
Good. exclaimed his companions.
Clinton said nothing. The young man be-
gan to call Fido, who remained obstinately
| behind his masters chair; at last he advanc-
ed, and took the dog by the ears, and in spite
of his resistance dragged him to the centre 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 easily retreat.
He may not like the taste at first said he,
proceeding to place his cigar between Fido's
lips, but promise you he will soon get used
to it.
cry from Fido-a long, pitiful cry-told
that In the struggle he was burned
sFido 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
suppressed passion, let my dog come to me
Il have called him.
The traveller answered with a sneer His
companions shrunk back, for they saw the
storm about to burst.
Do you hear!' cried Clinton, starting to
his feet.
And what if do 2
Then obey!'
The young man loosed the dog, but it was
only to advance with passionate gesture to-
wards the hunter.
Do you dare to insult me 2 he said.
DO you dare to abuse my dog in my pres
ence?' retorted the other. by heavens, if
you must vent your abuse on something, / am
at your service
The young traveller, pale with passion, but
yet calm, regarded Clinton fxedly, folding
his arms.
You shall give me satisfaction for this q
he exclaimed.
As | said before, / am at your service
'Tc-night!' ANY time.'
But you have no Witnesses
One of your companions will do me that
service
BE it SOP
In half an hour all things were arranged
1t being the evening, and the use of pistols
inconvenient, one of the travellers who was
from the South, suggested the utility of
swords. Clinton appeared Indifferent; his
antagonist, who had learned the use of that
weapon, was delighted; and accordingly,
pair of short rapiers were 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 pre-
hotb ho
appeared to understand the whole affair, stood
behind his master whining most piteously.
The weapons were placed into the hands of
the two antagonists, and the word was g ven
to commence. For half minute their swords
played about each other carelessly, but to no
effect, except that the first few passes indicat-
ed that both were masters of the weapon.
Landlord said Clinton, as calmly as if
he were merely practising for exercise, roast
one of the chickens inmy bag, for after killing
this fellow, shall want to take morsel'
You then expect hard work?' observed the
traveller, getting warm.
'On the contrary, as proof take that!'
Clinton made a rapid thrust, and touched
his antagonists thigh.
1t is nothing-a mere scratch
sOnly foretaste of what's to come inter-
rupted Clinton. l think you will never teach
dogs to smoke any more. BY the way, if you
have anything to say to these gentlemen-any
last request to make-speak, for l am getting
impatient
The traveller was exasperated by the cool
ness of his antagonist. He made furious
thrusts, which Clinton parted with all ina
ginable ease.
Speak, repeated the hunter, for it is now
near eight o'clock-when the clock strikes it
will be to late y
The traveller said not a word, but the foam
of rage stood upon his ashy lips and the sweat
| of agony started from his brow. fearful 81
lence ensued, broken only by the sharp report
| of steel clashing upon steel.
| The spectators became excited; the pointers
of the clock were near the hour, and they felt
that the hunter would keep his word.
The clock struck
! At the first stroke, Clinton made feint; al
the second, he gave the fatal thrust!
The traveller uttered suppressed cry, and
throwing up his arms, fell backward to the
| floor.
st is pity said Clinton, wiping the
sweat from his brow, but he would have il
so! Gentlemen you are witnesses of my con-
duct
Perfectly honorable y cried one.
Admirable = added another.
Then you will be so good as to excuse me
Send to Juliet Immediately for surgeon, and
if there is any help for him, neglect nothing
that can be done. Landlord, please to hano
me my gum
The landlord obeyed, trembling; and Gin
| ton left the inn.
CHAPTER w.
THE INTERVIEW AND THE FATAL MESSENGER
In an hour the hunter was in the presenc,
of Ellen Austin. The two went forth ant