The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1883-06-14

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":Ah, and a punster,' said the
tall man, relinquishing $1,000 with
a smile.
"It makes little difference to
you what I am, | came here to
quietly look on, not intending to
engage in the game or the conver-
sation, and especially not to be the
butt Of any jokes that might arise
from ill-luck or success at the table.
Regardless of the business you fol-
low, l hope that you are we'll enough
acquainted with the manners ofa
gentlemen to treat an unobtrusiye
looker-on with civility, if not with
courtesy
":You speak WE'LL exclaimed the
tall man, i hope that / am a gentle
man Of good birth and education,
and l hope that 1 have not insulted
you. If 1 have, sincerely beg your
pardon. Grant it willingly, and all
will be we'll; reluctantly, and, as a
gentleman, which you undoubtedly
profess to be, you know your re-
course
".But for your last remark l
would have heartily forgiven you of
any intention to insult me. AS it
is, l do not grant pardon, realizing
that q gentleman is not expected to
have dealings with such man as
you. And, furthermore, let me say
that regard you as a cowardly
william
"The tall man sprang to his feet
and drew a bowie knife. The quiet
man did not even look at him.
"'Take that back, or I'll rub your
heart over your face!'
Every one arose, but no one
felt disposed to prevent blood
shed.
"1 said that l regarded you as
cowardly villain. Keep cool and
I'll tell you why. While we were
engaged in insinuating converse
ton I saw you steal roll Of bills
from that man. pointing to one of
the players. Until then, and but
for the remark you made, trying to
compel cheerful granting of par
don, l was disposed to pay little
attention to anything you might
say. Now. sir, l have made my
statement. l have been led into
this, and / may regret the conse-
quences-don't hold him--but |
shall make no CONCESSIONS
"The tai mans eyes actually
glared. 4 have killed five men,
and all for less than this he ex-
claimed. Get out Of the way I'll
cut him in two.n
"'Get out Of the way!' said the
quiet man. Itwould greatly please
me if he were to sit down and con-
duct himself less dangerously, but
he is determined upon q wicked
action, let him be under no re-
straint.'
"You are foolish : exclaimed
one of the gamblers, turning to the
quiet man, You are not armed,
and even if you were Captain Aicle
would kill you. lam the man from
whom you say he purloincd the
bills. l saw the action, but did
not dare to interpose.'
$50 this is Captain Aicle?' said
the young gentleman. i have
heard Of him. He has very un,
savory reputation in New Orleans.
If well-constructed reports be true
he is not only a thief, but mur-
derer.'
"'Get out of my way! howled
the Captain, and, struggling, he
threw his companions aside and
sprang forward. Like a sudden
revolution of a wheel-like an ac-
ton whose quickness cannot be
contemplated-the young man drew
a derringer and sent a ball through
the Captains brain, killing him in.
stantly.
"'Gentlemen,' said the quiet man,
beginning to talk ere the smoke
lifted, 4 had more than one reason
for committing this deed; I was in
suited, as you saw, and was in
danger, as you know; but. worst of
all, that man murdered my father.
I did not contemplate killing him;
but, as I said, would have granted
pardon for his insulting taunts,
From the first, though, 1 contem-
plated his arrest, which l should
have accomplished had he not at
tempted to take my life. 1 am