Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-19
mIsCELLANEOUs READING
IRISH DROLLERY.

An amusing story of DANES Darlington,
Recorder. is of Bristol related by one of the
British press. Having to appear for the
plaintiff in q case at winter assze in Clon-
mel. he set into the defendant in no meas
ured terms." The individual inveighed
against, not being present, only heard OF tho
inyectiyes. After Darlington, however, bad
got back to Dublin, the Tipperary man lost
no time in paying bis compliments to the
counsel. lie rode ell day and night and
covered with sleet, arrived before Barring
IONS residence, in Hsrcourt street, Dublin.
Throwing the bride of bis smoking horse
over the railing of the area, be announced his
arrival by laundering knock at the door,
which nearly shook the street. Barringtons
valet answered the summ0ns,--and opening
the street door, beheld the sppar'tion OF
rough-coated Tipperary fire eater. with
large stick under his arm, and the sleet SUCK
ing to his busby whiskers.
lis your master up" demanded the visitor,
in voice that gave some intimation OF the
object of bis journey.
Yes" answered the man.
"Then give him my compliments, and say,
Mr.. Foley, (he'll know the name, will be glad
to see him."
The valet went up stairs and told bis mas
ter, who was in bed, the purport of his visit.
"Then don't let Mr. Foley 10 for your life
said Darlington, "for it's not bare and
brace of ducks he has come to present me
with"
The man was leaving the bed room. when
rough wet coat pushed by him, while
thick voice said. "by your leaves" at the
same moment Mr.. Foley entered the bed
room.
You know my business" said he to Bar.
ripgton. - have made a journey TO teach you
manners, aud it is not my purpose to return
until | have broken every bone IN your
body" and at the same time be cut figure
of eight with his shilelsgb, before the chesal
glass.
you do not mean to say you would mur.
der n,e in bed" exclaimed DANES, who had
as much honor as cool courage.
NO." replied the other, "but get up as
soon as you can."
Yes" replied DANES, "that you might
fell ME the moment put my body out Of the
blankets"
NO." replied the other, 81 pledge you my
word not to touch you, till you are out OF
bed"
You won't"
81 won't"
Upon your honor"
Upon my honor"
That is enough" said DANES, turning
over and making himself very comfortable,
and seeming as though be meant 10 fall asleep
II have the honor Of an Irish gentleman, and
may rest as though l were under tue castle
guard"
The Tipperary salamander looked marvel
ously astonished at the pretended sleeper,
but soon DANES began to snore.
"Halloa." said Mr.. Foley, "sron't you 60.
ing to get up?o
mo" said DANES. 81 have the honor Of
an Irish gentleman that he will not strike
me in bed, and am sure am not going 10
get up to have my bones broken; ! will new
er get up again. In the meantime, MIR. Fo-
ley, If you should want your breakfast, ring
the bell; the best in the house is at your ser.
vice. The morning paper will be here pres
emily, but be sure to air it before reading,
for there is nothing from which a man so
quickly catches cold as reading damp jour
nall" and DANES once more affected to 90 to
sleep.
The Tipperary man had fun in himas well
as ferocity; he could not resist the cunning
Of the counsel; so, Laughing, he exclaimed,
Get up, Mr.. Darlington, for in bed or out
of bed have not the heart to hurt 80 droll
man."
The resul. was that 10 less than an hour
afterwards, DANES and his intended mur'
derer were sitting down to warm breakfast,
the latter only intent upcu assaulting dish
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