Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1870-04-07

No; it is true statement of facts
answered the Captain. Il pledge you
my word that it is even as he has rep
resented
ifit is as you say--if you will give
me your word. that O'Neal will be put
to no inconvenie nee and that am to
be annoyed no farther, because of the
fancied likeness you think bear to a
Nan--something, on the other side
OF the world | will inform YOU where
ONeal may be found, tomorrow night,
between eleven and one o'clock.
That sounds more like business.
We have already given the promise
you reqnire-it is not necessary to re-
peat ii but ! shall keep you under
strict surveillance so, if you fail on
your part, you must take the conse-
quences.'
Il shall not fail. sir. have arranged
meeting, unknown to the parties. be-
tween O'Neal and fellow just from
Arkansas.
They will play and expect O'Neal
to win, as he is the best player in tue
state.
There are large sums at stake, on
the result Of this meeting, which will
take place in the room under No. 2O.--
street. have made good deal of mon
cy in that way but. of lateO Neal acts
strangely can induce him to play,
only by supplying him, very literally,
with liquor, 10 which he is an ahject
slave. Every time he plays. he swears
it shall be his last game. don't know
whether he means 10 commit suicide,
or 10 reform.
The latter however, is an impossible
ity-hc has tried it several times. and
failed.
True TO the hour. the two friends re-
paired 10 the saloon. as il was called.
under No. 20.--st 1t was a long. low
room, the sides. of brick, without win
dows. or doors, except the entrance,
and side door, which opened upon
large closet.
In and on, popped the proprietor Of
the hall. Ga little. Frcnchy looking
man) in obeiiance to the calls OF his
customers for the various sorts of drink
suited TO their tastes.
li.--- -as low bnnnn ..- saat 49,
tending nearly around the room. Upon
this bench sat, or rcclincd, score or
m Jrc of men, the ron chs Of the CITY,
drunk or otherwise some asleep. and
i iew watching the ever varyin. luck
of another score or more of gamblers,
who were seated over their cards aud
glasses. around a long table in the
center OF the room. Two large lamps,
suspended from the ceiling. lighted the
apartment, which was ventilated from
overhead. The two newcomers at
tract.-d little or no attention. They
accordingly seated themselves near the
table, and watched the various games,
without being disturbed, or interrupted
by any one.
Presently stir was observable
among the occupants Of the room. as
the door swung quickly on its hinges,
and a man walked up to the table.
looking neither to the right nor to the
left, as he advanced.
He was a large. but we'll proportion
ell. and powerfully built man, with
stern, firms set features, not unpleasing
to look upon. though marks Of disslpa-
ton were traceabe. The hard. sharp
lines. around his mouth, indicated an
iron will : and he carried himself with
naughty, imperious air, which showed
how he regarded the company with
which he was surrounded. Long years
Of suffering were stamped upon that
massive brow but. though a misspent
life had left the Impress of age, his
step was firm and 1.-the as an Indians,
and his form, as proudly erect. The
little Frenchman was polite and obse-
quions as he would be were he stand
ing before Prince and he chattered
his attentions, partly in broken En-
glish, and partly in his own native
tongue, with the volubility of mag
pie.
What would monsieur like, ce soirP
Have excellent rin-got brandy, de Ia
belle Frdnce-champayne-Mon Gel!
II fat mes yeur run re water TO tink Of
it, sar. Buyez rous da cidre? Ten al
de bon fus rate, none better
Silence, sir y was echoed through
the room.
The petit Frenchman shrunk into
space not much larger than mathe-
NAUTICAL point, while ONeal (for it was
he) cast cold, scornful glance up and
down the table: at the same time, he
placed upon it small amount Of gold.
Here are fifty dollars: who dares
take it upY he demanded.
Il dare responded some one from