Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-10-19

ever, he could gain that Of Eugene she was.
therefore, at liberty to withdraw her word.
without failing in her duties towards an honor
able man, who although he undoubtly loved
Eugenie yet was little influenced by the
wealth and position of the young girl.
The quarrel between the two lovers was
soon made up, and Arthur assigned for the
cause OF his duel one of those thousand foles
which are so common in the life of Young
man of twenty-five.
He returned home, his heart flied with Joy
at the thought of his future happinest. conf
dent as he was of the unaterable love of Eu-
genie. He, however, enjoined secrecy to Ma
dame Duport's family, until the first pubca-
ton of their intended marriage, for reasons,
said he, which l will hereafter explain
/ One morning he was strolling about the
park, thinking the past conduct towards her
on whom his happiness now depended, and re-
preaching himself for the wrongs he had done
her, and resolving in his own heart to become
worthy of her.
But he could not help thinking Of the strange
and appearantly uncalled-for, Intervention of
Mr. Jerome in the matter Why had that
man meddled with his affections? What
right had he to dictate-to force him to secure
/
Iself-love and resentment made him desire to
meet again that singular man, whom no one
knew, and who could nowhere be found in the
neighborhood.
/ We must meet once more before my mar
II riage. It's my turn, to have his blood, and
must let him know shat if marry Eugene, it
is not for fear of him. His luck will not last
always-fortune will favor me-and pistols
will make chances even
Arthur was soliloq1izing in loud and agi-
tated voice, believing himself alone. All at
once, Mr. jerome appeared before him; one
would have thought that he had emerged
from the earth, so sudden was his apparitien.
Arthur withdrew one stepnot knowing wheth-
er his words had been overheard or not
Delighted, however, at meeting the man Of
whom he had sworn to be revenged, he fold.
ed his arms over his breast, and without
thinking ofthe danger to which he exposed
f himself, he at once addressed his adversary
Sir said he, you come just in time
was thinking of you
tAlasl sir replied Jerome, since our first
| meeting you, also, have been the sole object
of my thoughts, and many hours have prayed
for your happiness, were it even at the cost oi
my own.'
4 have no doubt of it, said Arthur with q
contemptuous smile, and / suppose that you
have come here now to inflict another wound
upon me, for my happiness, also, l dare say.
Mr. Jerome cast his eyes down, and his
face, usually pale, became slightly flushed.
/ You wounded me in both arms continued
Arthur, you must be satisfied, therefore, thai
t chances are not equal between us We mus
i have pistols this time
| "A duel sir!' Another DUEL exclaimed
f Jerome. .Ah! sir, far from US all ideas o.
r such crime. Let US not transgress both tht
laws of God and man. A good citizen can
not bear arms against his fellow man; bis owl
blood belongs to his country, and God viii
! hold him to account for that of his fellow-crea
: lures: never forget it. SIR
> This is an excellent moral said Arthur
E but you know well, that it is neither your
nor mine
you must forgive me, sir, but always havt
! thought the same
Even month ago, when you drew you
i sword against me"
Yes SIR sa
l. 'And fortnight since, when you playet
the same game?'
: Alas! yes
D We'll, sir, exclaimed Arthur, hear me now
o You have meddled with my affairs against ny
e wishes; twice you have forced me to fight 70
e a cause which was altogether of no concern Il
you; and after behaving towards me like
t professional bully, you come to-day and preacl
e to me beautiful maxins against duels; to me
: whom you wounded twice. That would hav
S done very well month ago, but to-day, sir
+ you must give me satisfaction for the bloc,
e which you split hope that you are ready
SIR
t No, sir You never will force me to con
|, sent to such an act. Never will my hand b
raised against you. No, sir; will not figh
d with you.'
n Arthur thought moment then addre ssinj
d Mr. jerome again
Sir he inquired, when did you last Sc
Madame Duport?'
d 4 have told you already replied Jerome
{ that l do not know Madame Duport l vii
now add that, for two months past, have nc
: seen single person of the family
BE frank, sir. You have heard that m
e marriage with Miss Duport was decide
upon?'
Yes, SIR replied Jerome, blushing in spit
r of himself, I heard it from your own lips
You were speaking aloud just now; and
o heard all
d This was just what Arthur was afraid of, Nj
: Jerome knew of his marriage, and he woul
not fail, of course, to claim the whole merit Q
It the decision to himself His pride would no
bear this modification, and he determined
2 cost what it would. to force his adversary t
accept another challenge.
Sir said he you took the liberty of speak
: ing of Miss Eugene Duport, of whom ar
If about to marry, in terms which have displeas
ed me.
e You have been SO far as to insinuate til;
y my intimacy with Miss Eugenie, had rendere
J. our marriage necessary
is No one,' replied Mr.. Jerome, has highe
regard for Miss Engines principles and virtu
d than have, sir; and we're she in need of on
i to vouchsafe for her excellent qualities, sh
could fud no one better than myself. Beside
i sir, if have made any remarks which hay
displeased you, am ready to retract ever
4 thing and beg your pardon