The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1892-02-11

careful TO let as lew particulars us
possible leak out. The friends Of the
deceased were communicated with.
There seemed little likelihood of any
unpleasant consequences ensuing.
Capt. Fenton dined alone that even
ing, and after dinner. sat for over
an hour slipping his claret with evil
dent enjoyment. One more or less
to the list of his victims was a mat
ter of little account to him; it was
certainly not of sufficient Importance
to disturb his equanimity.
But on the third day a startling
change took place in the aspect of
affairs. A young man, travel.stain-
ed. pale and haggard, arrived in
town. He proceeded at once to the
barracks, and announced himself as
a brother of the deceased. He was
conducted to the room in which the
body was laid. They say the scene
which followed was of the most
heartrending description. The
stranger flung himself upon the
corpse, and, as he lay there, his
whole frame was shaken by convul-
sive sobs.
1t quickly transpired that the
brothers had been left orphans when
mere lads. They were the only
children of the family, and through
boyhood had chung to each other, feel
ing that they were alone in the world.
Their love was like that which bound
David and Jonathan together. 1t
can, therefore, be scarcely conceived
with what feelings of dislnay the eld-
er heard of the death of the younger.
When the first paroxysm of grief
was over, the young man raised him
self from the corpse. Then, in avoice
half choked by emotion, he uttered a
solemn vow to take speedy vengeance
upon his brothers slayer. With this
object in view he retired from the
apartment, and instantly Dispatch
ed challenge to Capt. Fenton. The
officers endeavored to dissuade him
from such a rash step, pointing out
that instead of avenging the slain,
he was himself sure to fall a victim
to his opponents skill. But remon-
STRANGE was in vain. TO one and all
he replied, sim ply, "My brother is
dead; do not care to live"
Under these circumstances it SEEM
ed hopeless to prevent this second
duel: Some indeed, thought of ap-
pealing to Capt. Fenton, in order to
persuade him, ifpossible into refusing
the challenge. But none were eager
to undertake such an unpleasant du-
ty, especially as there appeared little
likelihood of their efforts being crown
ed with success.
Nevertheless, there was one who
ventured upon the disagreeable task,
This was an elderly gentleman, a Mr..
Martin, who resided in the neighbour
hood. The greater part of his life
had been spent in Australia, where
he had worked an extensive sheep
station. But want of success, or
some other unknown reason, made
himself out and return to his native
country. Here he rented large tracts
OF land for grazing purposes. His
sheep runs" extended upward of a
dozen miles, and he had also several
magnificent herds Of cattle.
He was generally looked upon as g.
quiet, unassuming old gentleman,
who never interfered in other peo-
pies business. In fact, his one aim
and object in life seemed to be the
welfare of his focks and herds.
But in the present instance, having
learned some particulars regarding
the late tragedy, he determined, if
possible, to prevent a repetition Of
the sad event. With this object in
view he called upon Capt. Fenton.
Though he had turned threescore
years, Mr.. Martin was still hale and
hearty. Like the patriarch of old,
his eye Was not dim, nor his natur-
al force abated." A beard of snowy
Whiteness descended from his wealth
er-beaten countenance. His venera-
ole appearance would, in all proba-
'blllty, have given weight to his ar
guments had he to deal with one who
respected gray hairs. But as it was,
Capt. Fenton listened to him with ILL
concealed contempt. In answer to
the old mans remonstrances regard :
ing the recent duel, his reply was
that 1T served the young cub right"
Mr. Martin entreated him to relin-
quish his intention of fighting the
surviving brother. The intercession
Was so persistent that, as might have
been anticipated, the captain lost his
temper. Turning upon his visitor,
ne abruptly ordered him to leave the
house-adding an offensive express
sion to the effect that che would not
allow an old bullock driver to inter
fere in his affairs of honor" .-
Sir. returned Mr.. Martin, quietly,
You have insulted mel"
lit seems SO, replied the Captain,
tauntingly. :
"And," continued the old man, in
the same calm tones, II demand i'm
mediate satisfaction
"With all my hearth responded
Capt, Fenton, laughing at the alb
surdity Of the idea.
'Moreover, as you have been guilty
OF such ungentlemanly conduct"
said Mr.. Martin, 81 insist that nv
claim shall bavo p,,o4oporoo ~1,o,,