The prairie news. [volume] (Okolona, Miss.) 1851-1875, 1858-09-16

business Win you, Salu my lrlehu, per-
fectly calm, but in q startlingly low and
distinct tone.
"In ten minutes | will drive back to
this spot, Mr.. Denton" was the answer
and off they went.
!" Malcomb, may | depend upon you
as a friend in need :"
i am entirely at your service" was
my reply, as returned his hearty grasp.
"Thank you thank you That wo-
man is my sister; that man is her be.
trayer. She and | are all that are left
of our family. Our parents died when
we were children; wealth was ours,
friends were ours--all that could make
life desirable was ours, and we were hap
py until Robert Denaye returned from u
Northern college. He went away be-
trothed to my sister. In the eyes Of all
he was virtuous youth. He had strong
passions, it is true, but it was argued that
he would overcome'them as he grew old,
er. Alas, he came back finished vii
lain, and-and-but what need | say
further? My sister, the only one left on
earth for me to love, was ruined. They
fled months ago, and ! knew not where
they were until we encountered them TO-
night. Oh, merciful heavens, | have
nothing to live for nowl' and he threw
himself ON my breast in an agony of de-
spair. My tears mingled with his.
"Take courage" | whispered there
is much to hope. Your sister may be re-
stored" The burst of grief soon spent
itself. He stepped back and took oif his
hat beneath the stars.
30, merciful God forgive me for the
thought of my heart; but there is one
thing vet to live for Revenge ay, re-
venge the hearts blood Of my Ida's be-
trayer.'
The moon shone out from behind a
l'c1To1d0fn and we saw Dcnaye's carriage
driving rapidly up the street.
!. One word, Malcomb; we will fight,
Fand the combat must be mortal oae."
| had no time for reply. Denaye leapt
to the ground.
Scoundrel, coward and liar" fercely
exclaimed Denton, the moment they stood
face to face.
"That will do, Mr.. Denton" said De
naye, who, though villain, was ne COW
ard. I" We understand one another fully
In the rotunda of the st. Charles we will
meet IL friend of mine, and our meeting
car be arranged.
Very well, SIR was the forcibly sub
dued answer. Mr.. Malcomb, allow me
to present Mr.. Denaye.'
The reader need not be assured that
| was extremely happy to make Mr.
Denaye's acquaintance" In ten min
utes | had the honor of presentation tt
Mr.. Forrest. We retired, and it was
soon arranged. They were to meet ii
the morning at seven; weapons, Colts
revolvers, distance, twelve PAGES. A po,
lite good evening was said, we jumped
into a cab, and drove to the st. Louis
Once in our rooms, Denton committed to
me all his affairs with full instruction, in
case he fell. He asked of me in that
event. that | would endeayor to break
Denave's power over his sister. and dc
nv utmost to restore her to purity and
society.
"lf you fall" was my answer, "De-
nave will have me to shoot also. Your
sister shall be as my sister" And we
shook hands upon it tears of sympathy
and friendship stood in our eyes.
AT seven the next morning we were OF
the ground. It was cold and clear. The
sun rising behind us gave promise OF
glorious day. Alas! two men were mere
at least one of whom would never set
that sun set. They took their places
Denaye with his piercing, treacherous
ewes ablaze, Denton pale but perfectly
calm. There was subdued light In bis
ewes not TO be mistaken.
/. Now, gentlemen, | said, as they re-
ceiyed their pistols, "the word Is one
two" | saw Denaye, with bis pistol a
| his side, directing it towards my friend
and struck his arm. Bang-and tht
warm blood spurted from Dentons cheek
Shoot down the assassin shouted q
Denton. :,
! "It was an accident, upon my word,
! said the villain, with consummate cool
/ ness. !,
"Falsc hearted liar" rose to my lips
but under the circumstances, / RESTRAINED
the words.
.Well, then, once more the word i
one, two, three, and fire." AS the wor'
1 fire is given you will commence shooting
and continue until one of you falls dead
or your pistols need reloading. The wor'
!, was given-bang, bang, bang, went DE
!. nave; : all of this time Denton was cool.
raising his weapon, and not until Denay'
/ was in the act Of firing his last shot di'
Denton shoot. But one shot was enough
far. the ball went right through Denaye'
j heart. came out at the opposite side an'