The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-04-21

TAKEN luen OF tne cause ne was hDOut 10
war against. His first engagement, you
have seen, was disastrous 10 him, and now
having recovered from its effects, he re-
solved TO enter the ranks of the American
army, in common with many others Of his
countrymen and after this resolution, he
entered the camp, explained his situation
and feelings, and was rewarded by receive.
ing commission of lieutenantcy.
AT the request of Major Wayland, the
proprietor of" Dryburn," he consented to
take up bis quarters with him while the
army encamped in the neighborhood. 1t
was not long before the artless simplicity
and lovely manners of his hosts daughter
were evidently making great impression
upon his heart. The charms of Alice
WaylaDd could not fail to create feelings
Of admiration and love in heart much
less susceptible to female attractions than
that Of Marston Trevore. But he soon
found that in his case, loves course was
not destined to run smooth, as rival was
ushered upon tho scene, in the shape of
one whose only reputation consisted in be.
ing professional duelst, and possessing
great wealth, sueing for the hand of the
fair Alice, who was entreated, almost com.
manded, by her parents to accept his pro.
posals, and who represented to her that
Trevore was stranger, of whom she knew
nothing; whereas her present lover stood
high in the ranks of the American army,
and who had never made any serious over.
lures for her hapd-he was accepted, but
with the assurance that her heart never
could be his. The parents appointed an
early day for the marriage, as, in those
stormy times it was impossible to know
when regiment might 30 ordered to some
distant post. t. -..
The tidings of the betrothal fell like
death blow upon the hopes of Marston
Trevore. He left Drybnrn with scarcely
moments notice; and repairing instant
ly to camp, entered the tent of Colonel
Boydton, his commander and successful
rival, and desired a commission for his
regiment, as it was his wish to join the
main army.
What is your hurry, Trevore 2" said
the Colonel, in meaning tone, he was
aware that he was addressing disappoin-
ted suitor ; you probably know that l
am to be married in few days, and ex-
pect, of course to see my gallant lieutsn-
ant at the wedding"
"This was to much for human forbear.
ance. Trevore seized wine glass from
the table, and hurled it full in the face of
his commander, who, bending his head in
time to avoid the blow, drew his sword
and rushed upon Trevore, who stood pre-
pared to meet him.
The clash of their weapons, as they came
together, was heard without ; and several
soldiers entering the tent, disarmed the
combatants.-When he recovered hi.
breath, Boydton shouted:
"Trevore, you shall suffer for this Go,
l will communicate with you in a short
time"
"Trevors retired to bis own tent, and
it was not long before he received note,
signed by Col. Boydtop, requesting a Sc.
cret meeting on that day week, "my wed.
ding day." ash he said The weapons were
pistols. l need not say more than that
the challenge was accepted The days
rolled on. The appointed time s O'Clock
in the morning, found the adversaries at
the place of meeting. 1t was n calm,
lovely summers morning, seemingly little
fitted for deeds of blood. But little time
was spent in measuring the distance and
in a few moments the rivals stood face to
face.
MAKE your peace with God, Trevore,"
said Boydton for you will not live be.
yond another hour. Look abovep'
A crow was flying along high over head
Boydton raised his pistol and fred the
bird fell directly between them"
See you that p said he: now can
you doubt the correctness Of my aim."
The dying bird faped its wing against
the foot Of Trevore, as he replied Fool,
/ doubt it not--life or death is of little
moment to me-" y4.r
"They raised their pistols and fred at
the same moment. When the smoke had
cleared away, Boydton was standing un.
hurt, while Trevore had fallen, shot through
the head. As Boydton approached him,
he reused himself his eyes slowly opened
and recognizing his enemy, he uttered the
words ; Beware beware Death shall
form no barrier TO my reuenee t"-The