Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1853-12-29
VOLUME XI. NO. |.
alI returned home with vexation and utmost

we all returned home with vexation and utmost
chacrin.
Thh next day, the friends of the conflicting
gentlemen had meeting, and it was universally
agreed that it was an extremely proper occasion
for getting up duel, and as one had 80 recently
occurred among the statesmen in the American
Congress, the gentlemen unanimously concluded
that they should find model for doing up the
thing in the most approved style ofchivalry. A
committee was appointed to examine the various
newspaper accounts Of the recent congressional
duel, and to report as to the most suitable method
OF proceeding. But these documents relating to
the method of proceeding adopted by the Amer
ican statesmen not little puzzled the insects.
For contrary 10 all other proceedings of the kind,
they found that the gentleman who felt his honor
insuted was not the challenger, and had nothing
to do withth affair. After ponderipg this over
for some time, they finally concluded that accor-
ding TO this model it is Of no consequence who
fights, provided somebody is killed, and provided
he person sggrieved keeps out Of the line
Of danger Upon this Col. Bundle Bee declared
that he was particularly AMBITIOUS to fight, and
especially as it was in the cause Of u lady whom
he so highly esteemed, and if it were necessary
in order to secure his wishes that he should not
be the person aggrieved, he was ready to declare
that he had no cause or occasion for fighting any
gentleman under heaven. On this it was decided
that according to the precedent before theme
Col. Bundle Bee was suitable person accord
ing to his declaration, to send the challenge
The next question was, as to who should receive
the challenge, and as Mr.. Katy Didn't had do.
clared that he had felt himself az rieved. it was
declared that he ought TO keep himself entirely
out Of the affair Upon this the elegant General
Horne. came forward, and in the most digni6ed
and graceful manner, offered his services, saying
that he should be extremely happy at any time
either to kill, or to be killed in the cause Of %
fair lady as Miss Katy.
The day for the duel was then appointed and
all the gentry in he vicinity assembled to wit-
ness the chiyarous display. As soon as the
gentleman duelst appeared on the ground, they
made many demonstrations OF civility and good
feeling. General Hornet laying his claw on
his heart, declared in the most interesting man
ner that he had not the least feeling of ill-wlll
towards his respected opponent, and that what
ever might the result Of the present encounter,
he trusted that gentleman would accept the
homage Of his high consideration Col. Bumble
Bee, bowng in the most graceful manner, made
similar protestalons. The seconds then bowed
to the company around shook hands with each
obsr, and then proceeded to mark out the ground,
while Dr.. Grasshoppsr arranged bis surgical ln-
s.raments and bandsges.
At the word of command the combatans en-
gagged. The conflict was truly awful. Fora
long time victory hung in suspense. At Inst ID
was manifest that Col. Bunble Bee had received
a mortal wound, for he ceased all efforts of de-
fance. Immediately General Hornet called to
aid Dr.. Grssshopper, but it was soon manifest
that all such instrnmentaty was too late. Gen.
Hornet inquired Of his dying nta gonist, whether
there was any thing he could DO that would af-
ford hin, any comfort or satisfaction. The Colo
mel raised his dying eyes, and replied that he had
but one wish to express. Let ms hear it," said
the gallant General, and will fly to the far
therest verge of the green earth rather than it
should be unfnl6lled." The Colonel then, in the
most touching manner, stated that he was now
diving to vindisate the honor Of the loveliest
of ladies', and as his antagonist now stood in the
place of one who had given the offence, he wish
ed him in the presence Of the assembly to retract
what had been said. "Certainly," exclaimed the
general, it is with the greatest pleasure and
satisfaction here declare that Miss Katy, when
she said she did, spoke simply and only the
truth" Upon this Col Bundle Bee turned on
one side, and closing his eyes, exclaimed, al
die coptent," and Immediately expired.
The assembly then retired, overwhelmed with
grief and admiration at this interesting scene.
The next day, at the general Congress of Bugs.
ii was unanimously voted to attend COL Bundle
Bees funeral, and in testimony of thor respect
for his memory, that each member should wear
black string on the left leg for thirty days.
For myself, have ever since felt very melan-
choly, and to while away my leisure hours l
have employed myself in preparing this history
of my msforfunes Let me then conclude, by
entreating oil my young friends to shun the fault.
that they may escape the misfortunes Of their
souewful friend Katy Did.