The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1893-10-26

lhood Of their efforts being crowned
with success.
Nevertheless, there was one who
ventured upon the disagreeable task
a Mr.. Martin, who resided in the
nelghborhood. The greater part of
his life had been spent i'll Australia.
where he had worked an extensive
sheep station. But want of success,
or some other unknown reason. made
him sell out and return to his native
country. Here he rented large tracts
OF land for grazing purposes. His
sheep runs" extended upwards of a
dozen miles and he had olso several
magnificent herds Of cattle.
lie was generally looked upon as a
quiet unasuming old gentleman, who
had never lnterfered in other peoples
business. In fact, his one aim an OBJ
| Ject IN life seemed to be the welfare
of his flocks and herds. But. in the
present instance, having learned some
particulars regarding the late tragedy,
he determined, If possible, to prevent
repetition Of the sad event. With
this object IN view he called upon Cap
tain Fenton.
Though BE had turned three score
years, Mr.. Martin was sill hale and
nearly. Like the old patriarch of old.
ms eye was not dim nor natural force
abated-o A beard of snowy whiteness
descended from his weather beaten
countenance. His venerable appear
ance would, in all probability, have
gwen considerable weight to his argu-
ments had he to deal with one who
respected gray hairs. But as it was.
Captain Fenton listened with ill-con-
old mans remonstrances regarding the
result of the recent duel, his reply in
variably was that 1T served the young
cub right"
Mr.. Martin entreated him to relin
quish his intention of fighting the sur
viying brother. The intercession was
so persistent that, as might have been
anticipated, the captain lost his tenn
per. Turning upon his visitor, he
abruptly ordered him to leave the
house adding an offensive expression
to to the effect that "he would not al
low an old bullock driver to interfere
IN his affairs of honor"
Sir" returned Mr. Martin, quietly,
you have insulted mew
1T seems So" replied the captain,
tauntingly.
And" continued the old man, in
the same calm tones. Il demand i'm
mediate satisfaction"
"With ali my heart" responded
Captain Fenton, laughing loudly at
the absurdity of the idea.
Moreover, as you have been guilty
OF such ungentlemanly conduct" said
Mr.. Martin, Il insist that my claim
shall have preference over all other
engagements"
"Oh, certainly" replied the captain,
with mock gravity. To morrow morn
ing, If you wish it, am engaged to
meet the young fellow in whom you
take such vast amount of interest in
the corner of the big meadow at s
o'clock. Be there a little before that
hour. But don't be late, for want to
dispose of both affairs and return here
in time for breakfast"
L shall be punctual," returned the
old gentleman; and without saying
more he left the house.
/ He was as good as his word At
half past seven in the morning he was
on the ground, attended by his second.
! Captain Fenton soon arrived. and later
on the party was joined by the brother
| Of the deceased subaltern, with whom
was one Of the officers from the bar
racks.
1t was fearful to behold the wild
look which the young man fixed upon
Captain Fenton. Not once during the
preparations did his eyes wander from
his brothers slayer While the pis-
tolls were being loaded, Mr. Martins
second whispered to him:
Don't lose moment when the sig
nal is given. Aim low; it is your only
chancew
',Nor' replied the old man loudly:
Il shall strike him full in the head"
1t is not known whether his speech
reached his opponents ears and in
some measure disconnected him. Ii
, is believed that the steady gaze of the
young man, who thir5ted to avenge
E his brothers death, was not without
effect Certain it is that Captain Fen
ton did not take his place with his
/ customary assurance.
/ The men were posted. The rest re
[ tired to suitable distance. leaving the
, combatants steadily gazing at each
) other. A minute of terrible supenst
: followed. during which brief space the
1 silence OF death re1gned over the spot
I Then the signal was given, and al
f most instantaneously the two report.
5 were heard. For few seconds th,
|. smoke prevented the spectators from
Y ascertaining the result, but as it slow
j " rose, they saw old Martin standins
4 erect and firm, while Captain Fentol
|. was stretched full length upon th
o ground.
g Both the seconds fastened toward
Q their principals. The two men from
r the barracks also ran to Mr.. Martin
', side. and paparly inoylired IF ha Wa