The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1877-11-08
ANDERSON S G., THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 8, 1871
Of q independent means, good family, and

hrst-rate education.
One day, after he had been dining
with me, the conversation turned upon
continental manners, and particularly
upon dueling. AS an illustration of my
adherence Of the system, / told my com.
paaion about poor Paul's death, a matter
in which Barton appeared much interest
Cd. he asked me g good many questions
about the parties concerned, and, after
expressing a remarkably strong opinion
to the effect that Laroquiere was black
guard, bid me good night. l went home
to my rooms in the Tample; and next
day, on visiting the Cheshire Cheese,
found no Barton. He had left word with
one OF the walters that urgent business
he'd called him away, but that he hoped
to se1 me on his return. Weeks passed,
and then months, and still Barton did
not come back; aud confess that had
begun to forget him altogether, when,
ono evening, ho dropped into dinner as
though he had not been absent for more
than 3 day or two.
"Where have yo;: 5cc1 2" asked, after
had heartily shaken hands with lin.
II have been to Paris" he said. "On
arriving there found out little more
than you told me about Laroquiere, and,
when had thoroughly convinced myself
that ne was the blackguard you painted
him, Iarranged for series of lessons at
q pistol gallery. Every day for month
! went and shot for an hour OF two, until
was 80 perfect as to be able to hit
small coin every time at distance of
twenty PAGES. After satisfying myself as
opera, it may have been the same hox
that you used to have. Laroquiere was
pointed out to me. He sat in the stalls.
and between the acts he left his seat In
order to speak to o lady in another part
of the house. ldeecended as quickly as
possible, and took his place. He return
ed, aud aaked me in an overbearing tone
to move. I refused. He persisted. I
struck him. He sent nls challenge,
and We met upon the same spot, curious.
ly enough, where he had killed your
friend, Ferrand. Before the signal Was
given, said: M. Laroquicre, listen to
me. am not here to trife with YOU !:
but l am as generous rs you were with
Paul Ferrand. / will shoot you only
where you wish He turned deadly
pale. we will see,' he said, whether I
shall not make you second Ferrand I!
'Ihcn Will shoot you,' l returned, us
you shot him-through the heart. It
will teach other bullies not to challenge
me- Whether he was 80 upset as to bo
incapable of aiming or not, cannot say
but, my dear fellow, ] shot him as dead
as dog, right through the heart, and
avenged your friend, at the same time
ridding Paris of its biggest villain. It
was case of diamond cut diamond"
well done, Barton |" exclaimed.
"Wait," he said, "and let me finish the
drama. We managed to keep the matter
very quiet, and before leaving France
was able to call on Mrs. Rae, :Sho is now
at Roulogne, for I had letter of intro
dhction to her from Parisian acquaint-
anco. When I saw der frs. abe knew
nothing of the affair, but at last broke
the intelligence to her and her daughter.
Ifound Alice to be pretty girl, some
what spoilt by her long mourning, and
not very much inclined to listen to me
but, my dear fellow, after three weeks of
hard persuasion, che gave in, and now
she and her mother are coming over next
week. / believe you were to give Alice
away. When she arrives you shall have
9 capital opportunity"
"And," I added, shaking my friends
hand warmly, II shall be delighted to do
so."