Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-04-21
Irish DrOllery.

| An amusing story of DANES harrington, he
corder of Bristol, is related by one of the Brit
ish presses. Having to appear for the plainiif
in cause at winter assze in Clonmel, be lei
into the defendant in no measured terms. The
individual inveighed against not being pres
ent, only heard OF the invectives. After Bar
rington, however, had got back to Dublin, the
Tipperary man lost no time in paying his com.
pments to the counsel. He rode all day and
night, and covered with sleet, arrived before
Barringtons residence, in Harcourt street, Dub
lin. Throwing the bride of his smoking horse
over the railing of the area, he announced his
arrival by a laundering knock at the door,
which nearly shook the street. Barrngton's
valet answered the summons, and opening the
street door, beheld the apparition of rough.
coated Tipperary fire eater, with large stick
under his arm, and the seet sticking to his bushy
whiskers.
SIS your master up" demanded the visitor, in
q voice that gave some intimation of the object
OF his journey.
No" answered the man.
"Then give him my compliments, and say Mr..
Foley (le'll know the name) will be glad to see
him.
The valet went up stairs and told bis master,
who was in bed, the purport of his visit.
Then don't let Mr.. Foley in for your life.'
said Darlington, "for it's not hare and brace
of ducks he has come to present me with"
The man was leaving the bedroom, when a
rough wet coat pnshed by him, while thick
voice said, by your leave; > at the same moment
Mr.. Foley entered the bedroom.
You know my business" said he to Barring
ton; Il have made journey to teach you man.
ners, 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
shillelagh, before the cheval glass.
'.You do not mean to say You would murder
me in bed" exclaimed DANES, who had as mnch
honor as cool courage.
"No," replied the other; ''but get up as soon
1Yes," replied DANES. "that you might fell
me the moment put my body out of the blank
ets."
"No," replied the other, 81 pledge you my
word not to touch you till you are ont OF bed"
"You won't9"
VI won't"
"Upon your honor2 ?"
Upon my honor" .
THAT is enough" said DANES, turning over
and making himself very comfortable, and seem
ing as though he meant to fall asleep, VI have
the honor of an Irish gentleman and may rest AS
safe as though were under the castle gnard."
The Tipperary salamander looked marvellous
ly astonished at the pretended sleeper, but soon
DANES began to snore.
"Halloa" said Mr.. Foley, "aren't you going
to get up2"
sNo," said DANES, II have the honor of an J.
rish gentleman that he will not strike me in bed,
and am sure am not going to get up to have
my bones broken; will never get up again. In
The meantime, Mr. Foley, if you should want
your breakfast, ring the bell; the best in the
house is at your service. The morning paper
will be here presently, but be sure TO air it be-
fore reading, for there is nothing from which q
man so quickly catches cold, as reading damp
Journal" and DANES once more affected 10 60 to
sleep.
Tie Tipperary man had fun in him as well as
ferocity, he could not resist the cunning Of the
counsei so laughing, he exclaimed, Get up,
Mr.. Darlington, for in bed or out of bed, have
not the heart to hurt SO droll a man."
The result was that in less than an hour af-
forwards, DANES and his intended murderer
were sitting down to warm breakfast, the lat
ter only intent upon assaulting dish of smok-
ing chops.