Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1859-06-09
How he avoided being Kil't.


Recorder of Bristol, is related by one of
the British press.
Having to appear for a plaintiff in case
at Clonmell, he let into the defendant in
no measured terms. The Individual in.
weighed against not being present, only
heard of the infectves. After Darlington,
however, had got back to Dublin the de-
fendant, a aTipperary man named Folly, lost
no time in paying his compliments to the
counsel. He rode all day and all night,
and covered with sleet. arrived before Bar
rlngton's residence, in Harcourt street,
Dublin.
Throwing the bride Of his smoking
horse overthe railing ofthe area, he announ.
ced his arrival by laundering knock at the
door. Barrington's valet answered the
summons, and opening the street door be-
held the apparition Of the rough-coated.
Tipperary fre-eater, with large stick un
der his arm, and the sleet sticking to his
bushy whiskers.
is your master up!' demanded the v,si-
tor in a voice that gave some intimation Of
the object of his journey.
NO. answered the man.
Then give him nv compliments. and say
Mr.. Foley--he'll know the name--wlll be
glad to sea him.
The valet went up stairs and told his
master, who was in bed. the purport of his
visit.
Then don't let Mr.. Foley in for your life. ,
Barring on, for it's not hare nor a brace
OF ducks. he has come TO present me with. ;
The man was leaving the bed room when
a rough wet coat pushed by him. while a
thick voice said. by your leave. and at the
same moment Mr.. Foley entered the bed
room.
You know my business. sir, said he to
Darlington; Il have made journey to teach
you manners. and its no. my purpose 10 re-
turn until | have broken every bone in your
body and at the same time hs cut figure
eight with his shilalah before the cheval
glass.
You do not mean to say that you would
murder me in bed. exclaimed DANES. who
had rs 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 l put myself out Of
the blankets
No. replied the other. Il pledge you
my word not to touch you till you are out
of bed
you won't
No
Upon your honor?'
Upon my honor
That is enough. said DANES. turning
over and making himself comfortable. and
seeming as though he meant to fall asleep,
L have the honor of an Irish gentleman.
and may rest as safe as if l were under the
castle guard
The Tippcrary salamander looked mar
velously asIonished at the pre,ended slee-
per. but soon Daines began to snore-' Ha-
loa! says Mr.. Foley. aren't you going to get
up?'
No. said Dains, Il have the word Of an
Irish gentleman that he will not strike me
in bed, and am sure am not going to gel
up to have my bones broken | will never
get up again. In the mean time 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 sare and air it before reading, for
there is nothing from which man so quick
ly catches cold as reading a damp journal,
and DANES affected to go to sleep.
The Tipperary had fun in him as will
as ferocity; could not resist the cunning of
the counsel, Get up Mr.. Darlington, for
in bed, l have not the pluck to hunt 50
droll heart.
The result was that less than an hour
afterwards, Danes and his intended MUIR
derer We're sitting down to a warm break
fast. The latter only in:ent on assaulting
a dish Of smoking chops.