Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-01-16

neighborhood Nv adversary was already
there, having thrown off cloak, and
showing his Impotence by a feverish
movement of his one arm, which seemed
to multiply itself
"Come on, gentlemen" he called to
us; ''let us measure the distance"
Twenty PAGES were measured. Then
we took our places opposite each other,
pistol in hand. My adversary supported
himself on his cane, which formed sort
of prop at his back. My heart thumped
in my breast. Presently, at the signal,
with nerv ous contraction. l pressed
the trigger; there were two explosions.
With surprise mingled with mex
preside JOY found that | stood erect
and unin iured, while my enemy was on
the ground, rolling about like one in
commissions.
l, with the others, fastened to him,
but succession of oaths, uttered In
most energetic manner, treasured me in
regard to his safety. My bail had
shattered my advcrsarys wooden leg.
While endeavoring to raise himself he
foamed at the mouth with rage, and
repu sed all hands extended to help him,
"That shot does not count" he said,
with an oath. Come, let us take our
places. Reload the pistols, gentlemen,
and measure the distance; make it ten
PAGES"
With desperate effort he succeeded
in getting up On his solitary leg and in
reach ng tree near by, against which
he took up his position.
A piercing cry, followed by the
sound of footsteps and the rustling
of skirts, suddenly attracted our atten-
ton.
"My uncle! my uncle"
A young woman, hurrying toward the
old duellist, flung herself wildly into his
arms. She had not perceived his I'M
stable state of equilibrium, and the re-
suit was fall in which the two, rolling
on the round and mingling their cries.
lamentations and prayers on one side and
oaths on the other, presented a scene
even more laughable than that which had
| Just occurred.
OF course, after this, the continuance
of the duel WAS impossible. The veteran,
however, insisted ON carrying off all the
honors.
~ have not accepted his apology" he
said, land l wish none. will never
accept it-never." he added, in answer
to the supplications of his niece
At last, yielding somewhat to her
pressing entreaties he exclaimed:
''To the deuce with the women! An
apology! Bah! l do not accept it.
Apologies are for girls Let him make
one to you if he wishes; bat to me
MOI"
His niece turned toward me suppl
ant look. She was so pretty, her dark
eyes shone so bright through her tears,
her face was so pale, her ack hair in
such beautiful dis fray over her fore
head was vanquished, and the COM
bat had denoument which no one ex-
pected. fell on my knee. and. seizing
the hand of the charming girl, ex-
claimed:
"To yon, mademoissellc. to you alone
I humbly and sincerely address my ex-
cuses Tor a thoughtlcss word which es-
capped me in disparagcment of your
worthy uncle. DO you accept them,
mademoiselle2"
She blu-hed and became confused
while seeking reply.
Come, end all this; answer yes"
SAID the uncle, as he threw aside his
pistol.
One of the veterans friends helped
H.. l. L.. ,,l bo
MN memo ms wooueh ieS, anu no
iimped on IN the dlrectioh Oh uu'hs"nip'
followed by his seconds.
remained ochiha.
"N here IS the rascal VINO maoe me
bite the grass2' said the veteran, as he
turned toward me. Dung man. our
affair Is not yet ilnishca' Oner your arm
10 nv niece. Marie; you VIII '"s"ei "
me- for thiS prisoner
Inc way, wh en- had seemed SNORT 70
me an hour before. seemed mlch Shor.cF
on our return, anu lelt pom surprise
and regret wAen we stopped peio,e
pretty awe ing covered Win IVY WHICH
almost darkenea 'he WINDOWS >.
on entering we were al i'i'l.cu W sl'
at large tao!e, ana az sign IRON ler-
cepeau the clotn was la,d. "A dinner:
Quickly prepare 0n'er the a'leca'on oi
the charming hoSless' WAS SOON us
patched.
rms Is inc loH!teeh'n !l'i,c l '".o
held such ceteora'ioi, Us I'iS' INC 'e'-
eran tAcn sa'a' rum phan'i''
'iavc you hla only fourteen ',i"'is'
r.0b have had nineteen but not all
terminated ham H. VOu know"