Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-04-02

fsrred together. Revolvers were pre-
Il duced and heavily charged, in pres
n sncs OF the deadly foes.
Il Everett was still seated upon th
n sofa, and, when he saw the prepare
+ tions, he turned little pale. 30 di'
: Miuct, who still continued his rapi'
1 walking. .
9 Snow we are ready" said one Of tn
: seconds.
D "What has been decided upon p
5 asked one Of the ladies
, The reply was:
"The fog 10 raising, 1t will bs snf
fciently clear In an hour for us TO re
sumo our journey. So we have decid
ed that the affair shall come of al
I once"
SAT once" was the general echo.
"Yes, at once; and just in the edge
Of the woods, over the brow Of the hill.
"Are pistols to be useds" asked the
tender-hearted females.
"Yes-revolvers. Here they are.
i "Not loadedi"
"Yes. Zach barrel is loaded, and
this will give the brave men twelve
good shots between them. Some Of the
shots must certainly take effect"
BY this time Everett looked paler
! than ever, while Mlnot appeared less
tangry, and trembled little.
But now the ladies', ever solieitous,
began 10 crowd around their favorite.
Some Of the dear creatures wspt and
wrung their hands, while others threw
themselves upon their knees before the
young man, begging him not to fight,
and exolaiming:
"Oh, dear st. Clair, you will be
killed-you will surely be- killed."
However consoling these assurances
might have been, the solicitude Of the
gentler sex had its effect, and Everett
arose to his feet and declared himself
ready to proceed to the deadly field at
once. This brought forth exclama.
tons, such as:
Grave young mani" ..Nobls fel-
low!" "How.daringl" and many other
complimentary expressions.
Minot had been looking on, and as
be did not receive any share Of these
attentions. his fear gave place to his
anger, and he called loudly.
"Come Mr.. Everett, If you are not
coward"
~ am ready sir!' was the reply.
But a. Everett attempted to leave
the cabin, the ladies chung to him, ut
tering shrieks and pitiful cries, bid
ding him a thousand farewells. Then |
one Of them came forward with scissors
In hand, declaring she must have o |
slight token OF remembrance; and be-
fore the young man could prevent her,
she had cut from hi3 head large lock |
Of is really fine long and curling
hair.
"Give me the scissors!" cried SEQ
ond; and seizing them she took anoth-
er lock. A third, fourth, fifth, and
still Others did the came, in spite Of
the desperate struggles and protesta-
tions Of Everett, and in short time
his head was as completely shaven as
a Sing Sing bird would be.
He WAS then permitted to proceed to
the "blooiy ground" but not alone,
for all the passengers-even the ladies
followed on.
But when the females reached the
ground they were compelled to keep
quiet in spite Of their .sympathies, for
the seconds were now in command.
These important personages placed
their men twenty feet apart, back to
back. The weapons were given them.
A count Of three was to be had, and up
on the last number each was to turn
and fire. If the first shot was not
fatal, they we're ito continue firing at
will until the whole six barrels had
been discharged. Between the parties
there was rail fence, and about ten
feet from each.
The surgeon was present and in his
hands he held handages, a large knife
and saw, and other things for amputa-
ting limbs and dressing wounds. r
The duelists saw this, and 1t added
to their fright, which was now inc-eas-
ing at every moment. They both
looked terribly pale, and trembled, ap-
pearing scarcely able to stand, and Ev-
srett asked for a drink Of brandy. But
here was no time for this, for the Sec
,nds called out; q
"Readyl"
Both principals came near fainting.
out did not quite do so. They clutched
heir weapons with nervous despera-
ion. i
Then came the count: b
zone -two-three!"
Each rather reeled about than turned,
raised his arm, and pulled the trigger. 8
Both reports came at the same instant,
md both the duelists rather squatted 5
han fell upon the ground.
"Oh, he's killsd-he's dead" q
the women. But they were i
'rdered to be silent, and then the SEQ
'nds and the doctor sprang to their =
principals.
"Where is the woundf" asked Ev- 81
'rett's surgeon. q
"Oh, can't tell I" he added family. d
"Are you hurt at all 7"
~ think SO; feel numb all over"
"Pshaw! there's life in you yet. \ 4
Jp and fire your other shots |" u
"Must II"
eyes, your antagonist is ready to
ire again. Be careful, or he'll kill
'ou." =
This had the effect to bring Everett
o his feet. q
Much the same thing had been said IL
o Minot, and he was now ready for a