Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-10-28
IRISH RROLLERY

An amusing story of DANES Darlington Recorder
OF Bristol is recorded by Of the British press.
Having to appear for the plaintiff in at win
ter assize at Conmel, he let into" the defendant
in no measured terms. The individual inveighed
aga nst not being present. only heard of the invec
hves.-Afier Darlington, however, had got back to
Duoiln, the Ilpperary man lost no time in paving
his compliments to the counsel. He rode all day
and night, and covered with sleet arrived before
Earring tons residence, in Harcourt street. Dublin.
Throwing the lridlc of his smoking horse the
railing CT the area he announced his arrival by a
laundering knock at the door which n, arly shook
the street. Barrngton's valet answered the
mons, ana opening the street door, beheld the ap-
partition of rough coated Tpperary free eater with
large stick under his arm, and the sleet sticking to
his buShy whiskers
d" Is your master up?" demanded the visitor, in
voice that gave some ntimation of the object of his
journey.
No" answered the man.
Then give him my compliments and say Mr.. Foley
(hell know the name) will be glad to see him.
The valet went up stairs and told his master, who
was in bed, the purport of his early call.
" Then don't let Mr. Foley in for Your life" said
harrington, for it's not hare and brace Of ducks
he has come to present NE with"
The man leaving the bedroom when rough
wet coat pushed by, him, while thick voice said,
"by your leave" at the same moment Mr.. Foley
entered the bedroom.
ton; {" | have made long journey to teach you
manners, and it is not my purpose to return until
have broken every bone in your body" and at the
same time he cut figure of eight with his shelaah
before the cheval glass
You do not mean to say YOU would murder me
in bed" exclaimed DANES, wLo had as much honor
as cool courage.
NO." replied the other, "but get up as soon as
you
eyes, replied DANES, that you might fell me
the moment put my body out of the blankets"
No. replied the other. | pledge you my
honor will not touch you till you are out Of bed"
You won't:'
81 went
&C Upon your honor?"
"On my honor"
That is enough" said Dancs, turning over and
making himself very comfortable, and seeming
though he meant to fall asleep. 81 have the hon
or Of an Irish gentleman. and may rest safe as
though I were under the Castle Guard"
The Tipperary Salamancer looked marve'o ,,sly
astonshed at the pretended sleeper but soon DANES
began to Snore.
"Halloa. says Mr. Foley, "aren't you going to
get up?'
NO." said Daines, 81 have the honor Of an
Irish gentleman that he will not strike me in bed
So ain Sire | am not going to get up to have my
bones broken; Ill never get mp again. In the mean
time Mr.. Foley, if yon should want your breakfast
ring the he'll the best in the house is Your service
The morning paper will be here presently, but be
sure to air it before reading. for there is nothing
from which so quick catches a cold as reading
damp journal" and DANES affected to
go asleep.
The Tipperarv had fun in him we'll as
ferocty he could not resist the cunning drollery
of the counsel laughing aloud he exclaimed " Get
up Mr.. Darlington for in bed or ont of bed have
not the heart to hurt SO droll Il head"
The result was, that in less than an hour after
wards DANES and his intended murderer sitting
down to a VAIN breakfast, the latter only intent up
on assau!tng dish of smoking chops.