Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-11-25
Monsieur, | cannot =

/ M. Capdenac -
"Prrrroum'-
rs terrible man 10 deal with
"Frrrouttn-
IF were to offer him such an af-
| front he would kill me-
is that the only reason which
stops you g
"That-and several others
I'm that case leave the matter TO
me. only swear to me that il obtain
NJ. .Capdenac's remuneration my cousin
shall be free to choose a husband for
herself
Really, monsieur, you abuse
"Cauac, frrroutt, fTuit, brrrout'--
Monsieur, monsieur she shall be
free"
Bravo / have your word. Will
YOU not allow me TO retire BY the
way, where does your CapdeDac llve'
lone hundredRue desDeux-Epees-
Il fly thither Until We meet
again =
You ale going throw yourself into
the lions mouth, and he will teach
you lesson you deserve, said Nj.
Bouvard rs Anatole hurried from the
bedchamber and shut the door after
him.
Without moments hesitation
Anatole betook himself TO the address
Of the fire-eating fencer it was just
6 O'Clock when he arrived there. He
rang the doorbell.
"Who is there p demanded rough
voice behind the door.
"Open-very important cOmmuni-
cation, NJ. Bouvard.
The sounds Of IA night chain ana
the turning OF key in heavy lock
were heard.
Here is "A man who does not Tor
get to protect himself against un-
welcome visitors r remarked Anatole
to himself
The door opened at length. Ana
tole found himself in the presence OF
a gentleman with mustache iiercely |
up-turned, whose nightdress appear
ed to be the complete costume OF the |
fencing school.
You see, always ready; it's my
motto
The walls OF the swordsman ante
chamber were completely covered
with panoplies OF arms OF all de
scriptions; yatagans, poisoned ar
rows. sabers, rapiers, one and two
handed swords, pistols-a regular
arsenal enough to terrify any tiinid
minded observer.
Bah ~ thought Anatole, what do
| now risk At most two hours and
a half ~
Monsieur" said Capdenac, may
be allowed to know
Monsieur" replied Anatole, you
want to marry Nicette =
Yes, monsieur"
Monsieur, you will not marry her !
"Ah, thunder-blood, Who VIII
prevent met'
Il shall, monsieur"
Capdenac stared at Anatole, Who
was not very big, but appeared to be
very decided.
"Ah. Young man, you are very
lucky to have found me in one OF my
placable moments Take advantage
Of it-save Yourself while you have
time; otherwise | will not answer for
your days
Nor ] for yours.
"A challenge-to me-Capd enac 2
Do you know that have been mas
ter OF the art OF fencing for ten
yearsy'
There's nothing of-fencive about
ne, monsieur"
II have fought twenty duels, ana
lad the misfortune to kill five OF my
.dversaries, besides wounding fifteen
others! Come, | have taken pity on
your youth; once more, 90 away
Il see by your preparations that
,ou are An adversary worthy OF ne
md my long growing desire 10 con
ront a man so redoubtable. Let's
zee; what shall we fight with Those
wo double handed swords standing
,y the fireplace? Or those two board
ng axess With cavalry sabers, or
would you prefer a pair OF curved
-atagans? You hesitate. Can't you
make up your mindy'
II am thinking Of your mother and
Ter coming distress.'
81 haven't mother to be distressed.
Would you rather fight with a car
,ine, pistol or revolverf'
Young man, don't play with fire
trms.n
Are you afraid You are tremb-
ing
''TrembliLg! II It's with cold"
Then fight or at once renounce
he hand OF Nicette.'
"Renounce the hand OF Mile. Nj
:ette. BY Jove, admire your brave
W And brave men are made 10 un-
one another. Shall ] make
confession TO your
Speak
For some time past have my
eli had thoughts Of breaking oil this
but did not know how to
10 it. / consent therefore with pleas
ire to do what you wish, but at the
a me time you must see thatI ca mot
appear to give way to threats, and
,ou have threatened me-"
II retract them"
I'm that case all is understood"