Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1854-11-30

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Of the village, as if he sought to hide from
the burning. gIsnces Of those who had wit
messed the horrors Of his degradation.
Zavsla watched his re.reeting form till it
was lost in the datkenng twilight, and then
} returning to his daughter saying, with
sigh-"Poor fellow! Griefand shame have
; turned his brain-snd i. is no wonder"
Early the next morning Dr. Harnel was
aroused by loud knocking at the door Of
} his room and, on the words "come in" be-
} ing pronounced, young Samuels entered
showing counienance Of such calm infexi
} 5le determination that it told in advance the
nature of his business. This, however, he
did not unfold q, once, but sough, frs, Of
ell 10 elc. an expression Of opinion from
his friend, in conformity with the purpose
of his own mind, and he expected to effect
the objec. by circulating abruptly the ques-
ton;
"Doctor, have come to ask your advice.
What course would you pursue under the
terrible circumstance in which ! am now
placedr'
The other answered wi,hou, moments
81 would take double-bsrrelled shotgun
and kill the assassin on sight"
"Would you not give him a chance ?" in
quired the youth.
ono better chance," said the doctor, in a
cruel tone, ethan ] would give a mad wolf
which should happen 10 meet in the forest.
Did he give you any chance yesterday p
Then why should you extend him greater
mercy 20
'Bu. will be justified by the law, or even
by public opinion, in the execution Of such
summary punishment? :" asked Samuels, his
ips family quivering.
The doctor looked at him with as,onish-
ment, saying to himself, mentally it
be possible lha! any one endowed with hu-
man feelings can submit to such treatment,
and live on ?" lie replied, however, TO the
youths inlerrogatory, in a somewhat indg
nant manner-'I do not know or care.
whether the law would sanction the deed
or not; bu. of one thing sm sure-lhal
there is not single honorable man in Texas
who would endure the wrong which you
have suffered, and n OF K jill The wretch whose
murderous malice inflicted i,.'
81 intend 10 kill him." responded Samuels.
emphasizing the words sharply, as if he
would make each one dagger.
"CertainIy you cannot think Of duel
with such wild beast. The idea is mad
ness - cried Harnel, as suspicion of the 9TH
er's intention suddenly crossed his brain.
"The duel or the murder is the only al
tentative; and as we both cannot exis. on
the same earth. prefer the duel TO the
MURDER" said Samuels, in accents Of such
invincibIe and deadly resolution tha, his
friend dismissed al once all thoughts of try
ing to change it.
| SWELL" spoke the doctor, in a kind and
Encouraging voice, although shuddering in
,ernalIy at The shadows of gloomy pre-
sentiment, "as your mind is made up, no
thing remains bu, to despatch the message;
and if you so desire, will be the bearer"
"Thanks speskable ihanks!" replied
the youth, grasping his hand warmly "and
now, if you will be SO good, let the matter
be attended 10 with The less, possible delay"
The challenge was instantly prepared and
sent, and S,mues awaited impa,ien,ly for
the Others return. He was not kept long
IN suspense. In the course Of half an hour
EIarnel was seen returning, and with coun-
lcO6UCe Ot mOIc oihSu 'hou "u0u
he took his departure.
"Wha. success ?" asked the young man,
eagerly, without giving the other time 10
reach the door.
"Be,er than expected" was the answer;
she accepted, chose double -barrelled shot
guns. and the affair is 10 come off at sunrise
,o,morrow, on the opposite side OF the river,
Iat The ferry landing"
Samuels uttered cry of terocious Joy,
excIaimine,-.'double barreled shol-guns !!
nv fsvori,e weapon! Now am sure 10
kill him, even if perish myself"
The day passed slowly away, end the
rich light Of evening had again painted that
cloudIess sky With gorgeous images, enam-
eIed in fiery ,in.s of purple and gold, when
Zavaa souph, secret interview with the
Young merchant. in order to dissuade him
from The purpose Of the hostile meeting, the
rumor of which had circulated all over the
T village. creating the most intense excitement.
The arguments and entreatles OF the friend.
ly Mexican. however made no mpression,-
the answer to every view of the case was
sill The same,-'l and the wretch who dared
to touch me with horse-whlP, cannot both
live together on The came EARTH"
"Bui means may be devised to rid you Of
This enemy, even tonight" said Zavala.-
"The Bsrsa Indians, 70, inslance," lie added,
} with dark smile.
mo, no, no. for The world" cried Samu-
els, earnestly. 81 should never see another
happy momen, if he were slain by another"
Then observing the speechless amazemen.
F his declaration produced, he continued, this
blood can never wash ou, my shame, if il
be shed by any hand bu. mine!'
Zavala looked more and more bewildered;
then changings,he subject, he inquired
"will you moi see my daughter this evening;