The Leavenworth weekly times., 1879-06-19

to him, having come here merely a. specta-.
tors to witness the duel. He then advanced
to the tall figure in the cloak and addressed
him. We we're not nesr enough to catch
tine words. Presently the second returned
to Us.
This is cursed rough" said he "Here
he is out here, alone, ready to fght, he SAYS,
but has no second with him. Curse me If
ever heard Of such a thing. 'rwon't do,
no how Wouldn't one of You gentlemen
be kind enough to act ?"
Garland instantly declined, and 80 did |.
had no intention of being party to what
| considered little better than a murder. i
and the distance. His answer horrifsd
me.
"Well, stranger, it's pretty rough said
the second "its his arrangement, though"
pointing to the figure in the storm cloak.
They hold each other by the left hand,
shoot at the word-navy pistols. Both will
be killed, sure. That amt nv business,
though. II men will be such fools faint
| nv affair"
"Sir ~ / answered, "can you be a party
to a murder like this? for murder it is
and nothing else. In heavens name, let Us
try and end it before it goes further"
| Sail in Stop it If you can! Ie don't
know he'd Bill and snk as we'll as do or
We wouldn't talk that way" replied the sec
ord.
immediately advanced and addressed
the tall stranger.
81 trust, SIR | said, "that you will not
! persist in the terms OF the duel. Il rs muir
der. II either falls you cannot &c regarded
guiltless OF terrible sin
He raised his eyes TO mine and shook his
head. you are wasting your time, he
simply said.
/ He had fine face, fair brow, with DEL
icate lips, but eyes that had strange,
almost unearihly glitter
| Can nothing move YOU? Thllk OF your
| friends-of your sister or mother: consider
their terrible grief when they hear of this
| fearful tragedy"
He shook his head and cooliy smiled
81 have no friends" was his only answer.
| .sYou waste time"
| returned to Garland. The second of
Fed Bill again advanced, conversed with
| him a short time and then ioined his prin-
| c;psJ. Red Bill made a gesture OF assent.
and the two duellists advanced towards
| each other. The seconds took two pistols
from tine coach the loading took place In
the presence of the witnesses: coin wss
tossed for choice of weapons. Red Bill
won. They took their positions. The few
spectators beneath the tree were comment
ing on the appearance Of the men, and haz-
arding opinions as to the result
Gentlemen" said the second, in loud
voice, sit is necessary that should make
some explanation. This ere gentleman
has seen fit TO come here without a friend.
! He also insists on fighting according to
agreement made last night. Navy pistols,
| hold esch other by the left hand and fire
at the word. Ny friend has won the choice
of pistols, consequently the other party has
the right OF giving the word. None OF you
gentlemen see fit 10 act as his second and
he requests me to give the word. Pd
rather not do 1t, but II no one else will, l
suppose | must"
he paused. No one answered. A mo-
ment, and then he called out in clear
voice:
"Are you ready ?'
Their left hands met, the pistols were
slowly raised till the muzzles of each
almost touched the cheek of his opponent
Calmly and firmly came the response from
each:
Ready ~
'One. two three fire :"