The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1863-04-08

Ted me this morning without prgvocatiou
which certainly gave ample provocation 70
ior this. We are now square,
tell you We shall meet Again,' repeated
the Frshchman in a deep tone, and theI
turning away, be leit the cafe.
In the evening oar hero concluded to x
to the opera. accordingly at the proper houl
he entered the building. aud alter a vast dsa
OF patient waiting, he got his turn at tn,
ticket window through which he showed I
five franc piece. II.
Bon tonr aaked the clerk--a word fre
quently used to designate the first class box
es.
'QI,' answered Tom; he hnew this much
OF French though he was totally ignorant o
what the ticket seller ment and cared less.
'BOates en- santr shouted the crowd be-
hind and seizing his ticket, our Yankee push
ed on to the entrance.
Tom passed on from one guide to another
until he at length found himself in the midsl
OF the most superlstive set OF perfumed and
frizzled men monkeys that it had ever been
\ his fortune to meet; but he put bold face
on the mstter, and quietly took bis seat near
the front Of the tier. He soon found him.
self in hot water, for no sooner had he be.
come comfortably seated, than he noticed
that every opera glass was brought to bear
upon his sun burnt lace, and ne began 10
vince beneath the steady aim of those inso.
| lent artificial optics. While he was deIiber.
ating on the expediency OF vacating the
! premises, he noticed an old gentleman upon
his right, who held in his hand an opera
glass OF the most enormous dimensions
pair Of regular twin telescopes -and said in.
dividual possessed a very benign couutsnance
Tom thought he wonld venture question.
'C5mmcnt uoars porter voasP said Tom with
very bad pronunciation ~ a3
'Ah, you'd talk English much better re
piled the gentleman, with smile.
Good exclaimed our hero, feeling quite
relieved to 6ni himself so near an English
man. Would you be so kind as to let me
take that glass Of yours?
| Certainly answered the Englishman, as
he passed the instrument over with q twin
kle which seemed to indicate that he under.
stood the others object
Tom deliberately placed his elbows upon
the rale in front Of him. and raising the glass
he hid his face behind its capacious barrels,
and then levelsd it upon the impudept pup,
pies who were still quizzng him. One al.
another Of the offensive glasses were lower.
ed beneath the determinate gaze of the Yam
kee. until at length he caught, as he took a
sweeping survey OF the boxes, the form oil
the French officer who had left him in such
passion at the cafe. Said officer was
gaz ny ntently upon the victim OF his morn
ing's operotion, and as his features were
plainly revealed by the power 'ul lense OF
Toms glass, our hero discovered that they
wore anything but pleasing expression,
and he saw at once that he was most serious
ly angry.
DO you know who that man is that re-
CARDS you so sharply? asked the owner of
the opera glass, rs Tom returned it.
4 know he belongs on the steamer, that's
all, replied Tom.
That is Jean MardeIot, lieutenant CON-
monty called 2e Acier Jean, the greatest
swordsman in Marsel lies; and if I am not
mistaken, he has something against you.'
WELL there has been something passed
between u.s. replied Tom; and then no went
on anG related what had occurred.
Pretty good. pretty goodh said the Eng
lishman laughing hoari'y at our hero'S &C
count of the affair.
But he continued, while hii countenance
assumed a serious aspect 'he will never for>
give you for the manner in which you re
turned his compliment, and you had better
leave the opera at once.'
Never forgive me?' repeated Tom. why
but paI1 him off in his own coin, and
should not suppose he would wish to carry
the matter any turther.'
'Ah you do not know Jean Morlclot,' re
turned the old man.
We'll. it can't be helped now
Yes it can
'How?'
leave the house at once.'
'Ana run cway from Fsenchmpe? ex,
claimed Tom, while his eyes actually flashed
fire. Is that couptryman of yours? con-
tinuec he, as his eyes rested upon military.
looking man who sat next to the old gentle
man.
4 am an Englishman.' replied the man
alluded to, as he leaned forward.
Would you flee from that French off
cer?'
No. iterated the gentleman. NO, SIR
Nor will |. If he wishes to trouble me,
let him come
The two gentlemen exchanged few
whispered sentences. and at length the elder
turned to our hero and remarked:
Captain Clinton will serve you, sir. il
you desire.'
Thank you, SIR replied Tom, but have
no desire to fight
The English Captain would have made
some remark, had not their attention been
at this moment attracted by the approach Of
the French officer; and in q moment more
he enterel the box where sat our hero.
American? said the Frenchman, laying
his hand upon Toms shoulder, will you
give me little Conversations
Certainly replied the Yankee as he arose
from his seat and followed the other to one
Of the lobbies.
Now, SIR uttered the LIEUTENANT as he
closed the door behind him, you have given
me one very bad insultn
1T was YOU who insultsd ma replied
Tom, nothing daunted by the occasion which
began to manifest itself in the others eoun-
tenance. IT
You mistake me, sir, you insult me very
bad in the caie where my friends saw it,
you, SIR answered Tom, fnsulted Inc
without the least provocation, and have
returned il; that's ALL
At this moment the door opened, and
Capt Clinton entered the room, accompanied
by French officer.
Now con inued Tom, as soon as the door
was again closed, whats done can't be help
ed; so what are you going to do about itr
DO, reiterated the Frenchman-'you must
fight
Must fight, Ell? Well that's cool!'
I'VE will go to the cafe this mo ment
DO you fight 10 the cafer'
Yes, We shall find place at the Cafe de
Gusrre.
WELL said Tom, with the utmost sang