The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-05-13
BE then took dried prune and showed it

de then took dried prune and showed 1t
to him.
That will do Throw
The fruit was thrown up, and was instantly
shattered to atoms.
Atthis proof of skill, the astonlshment OF
the spectators was at Its height; as to the
lieutenant, he was more dead that alive.
The captain then took the place assigned
him, inviting the lieutenant to fire at him,
The major then stepped In between the
combatants, snd opposed the lieutenant firing
first, saying:
THE usage of the country gives the Offend
will decide.' s-'''AS'
AN, my dear major replied the captain. sif
complied with your advice, monsieur would
not nave the pleasure of using his pistol on 4
man. therefore, let come what NAV. never
!neiess, l will that these gentlemen who en-
Joyed themselves at my expense Yesterday.
ana instead of hindering their comrade of be-
ing guilty Of such folly, only laughed at my
aistress, shall, one after another, gaze into the
interior Of my pistol
Monsieur, aim accurate Woe unto YOU If
will cease to exist E 80
They insisted no longer. The lieutenant
aimed, and the captain cried:
1t is too highH
The explosion was heard-the bullet had
grazed his head.
MY turn now, young extravaganza Yester-
DAY was, for an hour, the plaything OF your
rallerles-your sarcasms. Without motive
you inslted me, Knocked and cursed me with
humiliation. was schoolmaster, . droll
fellow-to-day man! And who are you? A
wretch, a miserable poltroon, trembling with
fear Death, which in an instant you will re-
0aiVa. Qt hands x.r,&t L
shadows; already her icy hand is stretched
over you. Your lips are blanched with fear,
your eyes are. troubled, your face as pale as
the sheet which will soon enshroud you.-
Your limbs refuse to support you. Insolence
and cowardice always 90 hand and hand this
is all we can expect OF one of your stamp
But before sending you to the other world,
tell me-have you made all disposition for
leaving this? Have you not parting souue-
mar to give to father, mother, sister, brother,
or one who is dear to your l have here a
writing desk, and will accord to you the few
moments necessary for that purpose.
thank you, sir very humbly uttered,
heard.
In that case said the captain, ffan recon-
Citation between us here below is impossible.
and that your blood alone can wash out the
affront have received-implore, at least, by
short and fervent prayer, the clemency OF the
Almighty
Then the lieutenant, taking bis hat off, cast
} look at the mute and terrified witnesses of
The scene, who all with one accord sponta-
neously uncovered their heads. During mo-
ment there reigned in that group solemn
and religious silence, which was not broken
save by the respiration of those assembled
At length, taking up his pistol, and pointing
with resolution toward his opponent, he made
him suffer the most intense agony. But all at
once, as If by effect Of sudden reflection, he
turned to his servant and gave him the pistol,
saying, with the gesture, accent and smile OF
hatred: ~ ..-....- ~ Il.
Here, take this pistol; that officer is not
worthy Of English powderp
The next day the Baron de V--disappear-
ed from the country, and his regiment never
saw him more.