Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1889-05-02
Mechanrshwn Frederick County, Maryland Thursday, May Z, 84s

'Ah, the man has no music in his
sonl 7
Again the trombone Numbered.
For heavens sake, stopT
DO you consent?'
TO what ?
TO give up the idea Of this mar
riage2'
But l cannot do that?>
Very we'll, then
The trombone finished Anatole's
sentence.
M. Capdenac is terrible fellow. If
I should offer him such an affront he
would kill me-
Does that fear restrain you?
Yes
Then leave the matter to me. Only
promise me that if | obtain NJ Capde-
macs acquiescence my cousin shall be
free
yes, I promise you she shall be
free
Bravo! I have your word. Now l
will leave you. But, by the way, what
Is this Capdenac's address
1t is 100 rue Deux-Epees.'
4 will 60 there at once. Good-by.'
'Ah" thought M. Bouvard, you are
going to throw yourself in the lions
den, and you will get what you
deserve
Anatole hastened to the address the
Professor had given him. 1t was six
o'clock when he reached the house. He
rang the bell violently.
Who is there? cried deep voice
behind the door.
Let me in. I have an important
communication from M. Bouvard.'
Anatole heard the rattling of safe
ty chain which was being removed, and
the sound Of key which was turned in
three locks successfully.
well, this man is we'll guarded. :.
exclaimed Anatole.
At last the door was opened, and
Anatole found himself in the presence
of man who had fierce curling mus
taches ard was arrayed like a bucca--
neer.
You see-always prepared said NJ,
Capdenac That is my motto
The walls of the reception room were
covered with panoples. In the little
room to which Capdenac led his visitor
one saw nothing but arms-yataghans
poisoned arrows.sabres, swords, pistols
and blunderbusses. 1t was a vertable
arsenal. 1t was enough to strike terror
to the soul of tlmid person.
'Bahr thought Anatole. What does
it matter? l shall die within two
hours in any case.
Monsieur said Capdenac, what !:
the object Of
'Monsieur, replied Anatole, inter
rupting him, you wish to marry Mile
Nicette:'
Yes, Monsieur.
Monsieur, you shall not marry her.
'Ah, blood! and who will prevent
me?'
H.,
Capdenac gazed at AnatoIe who was
not very large, but who looked very de
termlned.
'Ah, young man. he said at las
you have the good fortune to find me
in good humor. Profit by 1t. Save
yourself while there is yet time. Were
l not in an amiable mood l would no
answer for your days
And l do not answer for yours.
"A defiance to me Capdenac! DE-
you know that | have fought twenty
duels, that | have killed five Of my ad
versaries and wounded the other
fifteen Go, young man, 60. l have
pity for your youth. There is still
time 60
4 see,' replied Anatole, by your
manner and your surroundings thai
you are an adversary worthy of me ,ano
that increases my desire to Measure
swords with So redoubtable man
Come Shall we take these two swords
or those over the mantel ? or these two
battle-axes? or cavalry sabres ? or dc
you prefer these yataghans? Are you
undecided ? what do you say
I am thinking of your mother ano
of the sorrow that awaits her.
I have no mother. But perhaps you
prefer carbines or revolvers
Young man, do not handle those
firearms.
Are you afraid? you tremble !!
'Tremble |? 1t is the cold
"Tben Won must fight, or renounce