Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1854-06-15

u. myself was impossible; to leave hin
there, exposed to wild beasts, and to
d; the burning rays Of the sun, after
e. having partially restored. bin to life,
e seemed cruel and unnatural; but
y there WAS no alternative. Before
1r leaving him, however, | hall-carried,
le hall-dragged bin into the shade of a
n tree about.a hundred yards distant
d 1t would be impossible to describe
e my sensations when | found mysdlf
! with my deadly enemy in my arms
d the two hearts SO lately boiling
: over with malice and revenge, and all
: the darkest passions of our nature,
! now tl.roGbins peacefully against
each other; his, poor fellow with
motion 50 faint and low as to be.
. scarcely pc erceptible.
"Well, ] hurried to the encamp-
! ment for assistance, and soon had
; him conveyed hither in safety. For
many weeks he lay, lowering be-
tween life nd death; for the pain of
his wounds, which were very severe,
the loss of blood, and the exposure
to the SUI, brought on brain fever,
land nothing but the most unremit-
ting care and attention saved his
life. He bore bis suiferings with
that noble endurance which is true
hefoism, and which, let me tell YOU,
/ is a much rarer article than mere
courage in the field. In fact, he dis
played during his sickness, go many
admirable qualities, that it was
mystery to me. how could have t
mistaken his character so complete t
ly. Whether it Was owing 10 this, {
or to my having done him service, 4
| cannot tell; but insensibly the ha- q
tired all melted from my heart and I
and in its stead sprung up strong !
feeling of regardiior him. Curious, h
wasn't it, Il
"But whether this feeling was re- o
or not, | knew not; FOR, D
although bis manner toward me WIS p
peculiarly soft and gentle, and his z.
eyes would light up when | ap- E
preached His couch, he remained us II
taciturn ind reserved as ever, and P'
never mad lie any alluson TO the sub. al
ject of our quarrel. | felt a little 81
piquel at bis Silence; for could not
help thinking that my having saved pl
him from miserable death deserved al
At least few words of acknowledge
nent More than once he seemed lr
IN the point Of broachih.; the sub w v1
Get: but he appeared TO be waiting !
or me 10 begin It, and |, Of course, y
waited for him
AT last, be was so FAR recovered
hat my professional services we're | A
10 longer required. AS / arose to "
axe leave at my last visit, signi- TIC
led AS much to him, and added rel
DAM l to understand, Capt Ell 20
lot, that We return to the same
ooting as we were on belore?' ~
Ia ..;.k Ill u.n.a.t wil
ess that surprised me. ot
"'Because, continued ], if you ol
-iaa to finish the quarrel SO inoppor- ge'
lnely interrupted, you viii find me 10
aady at any time. e1'
".'Do you wish TO renew that uu- ~
Apply quarrel? asked he,ran ex- InS e
ression of deep disappointment lei' q,
verspreading his countenance. WIZ
".Who, |? Nest certainly not, Col
i'd |: but you demanded satisfac ma
Oh, Capt Elliot, and until that de-
and is Withdrawn, | must, Of course, J
Old myself in readiness to grant II. to
al Withdraw it now, said he, are
,eaking very quick. 4 ask your POI
irdon for my rash and injurious nse
ords. If that will not satisfy you, 10
will bare MY bosom to your sword, arr
1T | will never, said he with emo pea
on, raise my hand against the no oil
e, the magnanimous preserver Of csc
y Iifel' Those were his very words. ove
fter pause. he added: 'Dr c., anC
e(haye allour lives misunderstood slr'
lch other believe me, had known rem
our worth sooner, | would have ac-
nowledged it. We have been enc !
les long enough-let-us now be par
lends. Will you try to overlook pos
hat is past? VIII you be my put
iend?' ber
"'My dear Capt, Elliott cried !,
seply touched by his generous
,eech, 4 am your friend Since ! TIM
lrried you in my arms ln that lone ma
glade of the chapparal, have be- anc