Eastern times., 1856-02-21


built, lively Milesian, native of Dublin, of
respectable parentage, and good education.-
For some of his youthful escapades he had
been expelled from Trinity, had left his home
of sailor. He was warm-hearted fellow,
that Patrick o Blarney, but fond of glass OF
grog, and terribly given to fighting, especially
when in his cups. He had set-to at differ
ent times with nearly every one of his ship
mates, and was seldom seen without exhibit
ing by way of ornament, dark looking circle
surrounding one of his eyes. At the particu-
lar time TO which we refer, both of his eyes
were encircled by these badges OF mourning,
and one of them was swollen out of all rea-
sonable proportion.
Patrick, said Captain Shelldrake, with a
kind and patronizing air, 10 this pugnacious
lrishman, on this memorable morning, Pat
rick, you are fond of fighting, and always look
ing out for chance. What would you say,
now, if would give you an opportunity to
fight regular duel in style, with pistols at
ten PAGES, and a gentleman for your antago-
nistl'
'Only say that, captain. dear, and it would
be the most charming words that ever came
out of your honor's windpipe, said Patrick,
eagerly. 'Plant my man fair at ten or fifteen
PAGES, and if don't wing him handsomely at
the first shot, call me land-Iubber forever af-
ter that =
You shall be gratifed, Patrick. A gen
tleman, an English gentleman Patrick S
eyes gffstened-'has challenged me, and
have accepted the challenge. As have a
high opinion of your courage and address,
will turn him over to you-and | hope you
will give good account of him. the soon
er the better = exclaimed Patrick O'Barney,
cutting pigeon-wing in the exuberance of his
joy. But added he, in a hesiiaiing tone,
my duds are not so neat and fashionable as
could be wished, and have no long togs in
my chest. What shall we do in that case T.
'Oh, that difficulty is easily remeded, said
the captain. i will take care that you shall
look like gentlemen, and when we get on the
ground, trust you will act like one
1t comes natural 10 me, yer honor. When
l shoot him through the right shoulder, as
shoot him SHALL he shall confess that it was
done in the most asy and gentlemanly way pos
sble'
At the appointed hour, five o'clock, there
was quite a gathering upon the beach back of
the Moro Castle. Morton, accompanied by
couple of friends and surgeon, was punctual-
ly on the spot. He was soon joined by Shell
drake and O'Barney. The Milesan, bearing
the liyid circles around his eyes, looked pass
ably WE'LL arrayed in suit of black, furnish
ed him for the occasion BY Shelldrake. The
rumor OF the duel had been spread by some
means, and a number Of gentlemen had kindly
attended 10 witness the proceedings.
Morton looked and seemed much agiiated ;
he evideEtly longed for some excuse for break
ing off the duel, and one of his seconds hinled
to Shelldrake that the Englishman, although
capital shot, being always sure of his man
would accept of an apology, if 1t was rendered
in conciliatory spirit, and they could thus
qait the ground good friends
/ did not come here to apologize, exclaim-
ed the Yankee-'ahd | suppose your friend
came here 10 fight Let Us attend 10 busi-
ness
He measured off, ten PAGES, told Morton's
second to place his man, loaded 4 brace of pis-
tolls, and handed one to Morton. The other
he gave to Mr.. O'Blarney, who cluiched it
eagerly and took his ground while ferocious
smile lighted up his features.
Now, said Shelldrake, stepping aside, Il
will give the word =
Stop !! exclaimed Morton. what is the
meaning of this! Who is that gentleman q
That replied Shelldrake, SIS Mr.. Patrick
O'Barney, worthy gentleman of the incest
honor, who kindly consents TO act as my rep
resentative on this occasion
But have no quarrel with him, said the
astonished Morton.
you soon will have, my darling said Pat
rick, in his richest brogue, unless you stand
your ground and fight like a man.
But MIR. Morton insisted on a parly, and de-
manded an explanation.
Nothing more easy said Sheldrake.-
You kicked my dog and kicked you, by far
the most ignoble animal of the two. Thus far
you had no reason to complain; nevertheless,
you challenged me to fight. Now, have no
particular desire to lodge bullet in you, be-
sides such an act might put myself as well as
I you 10 Inconvenience furthermore, and to
confess the truth. have great repugnance
at being shot al myself. But as | am of an
! accommodating disposition, have been at
some pains to procure the attendance on the
spot of Mr.. Patrick O'Blarney, brave and
gallant son of the Emerald Isle, and an un-
( doubted gentleman, who has furnished him.
self with bag of bullets and flask of gun
\ powder, and is ready 10 shoot and be shot al
as long as either of you can stand
BY the powers, you may well say that,
exclaimed Pat, fourishing the pistol over his
head. 'lf its satisfaction you want, you shall
have enough ont. So no more of your par