Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-06-14
aRnt shall wo be able 10 proceed?

"PCc0dpS WC Hdu DCOOCl h"lV q"
until the sun has dispersed it "A little, Dr.
Braunfeld replied.
This was agreed to- and 10th parties
waited nearly another half hour. The
sun, as it rose higher, gradually pene-
tratcd through the dense veil Of mois-
ture and lighted it sufficiently for the
parties TO see each other, in dim outline,
across their respective places.
DIR. Braunfcld again stepped forward
and spoke to Greibern;
"Don't you think it is light enough
now? If we wait much longer we incur
the risk of being disturbed.
This reason seemed good one to the
soldier. and the two seconds proceeded
to measure off the stipu atcd distance oi
ten PAGES 1t was agreed that the com
batants, if they chose, support them'
selves on thin tree. Then Won Grel
bern cried out; q
"Take your positions, gentlemen Il
you please. " A.,
Ralph and the Count advanced to the
positions assigned to them respectively
The seconds then loaled tn, pisto.s
and lots were cast to decide who should
give the word Of co nmand. 1he 90
cison was for Greibern.
"Gentlemen, the Lieutenant said Il
has been agreed that each tom6atan
shall raise his p stol at the word Ready.
7 shall then count 'One-two-thrce-
+ ,c; and at the word fire both parties
will discharge their weapons. There arc
six shots in each pisto'. II necessary
rcloading i. permitted. Firing will DC
/ continued until either combatant falls. .
"Correct!" replied DR.. Braunfcld, SOL
emnly.
"Gentlemen," Baron yon Grebern con
tinucd, 81 feel it my duty to ask once
moro whether a peaceful and honOraOl'
reconciliation cannot be arrived lt?"
"Impo siblcl" said Ralph.
"If that is the case, we will proceed
continued the Lieutenant "Prepar'
yourselves, gctlemen!"
"Are you ready?"
Both combatants raised their weapon
to a level with their eyes Raj ph TOOL
deliberate aim at his adversary's heart
as we'll as the mist permitted. I'm
Count held his pistol careless y, as il in
different whether he should miss or NOT
~Attention! Onc-two-threc-1ire!
The cracks of twelve shots were ear
IN quick succession But both combat
ants still stool urr' r'ght The Count
left hand clutched the young beech tire
beside him, but the fog prevented III
cypress on in his features of violent pal
to become discernibIe to the others.
Ralph insisted upon being given neN
weapon, but both seconds protested v
hemently.
Ralph Warringham, however, lnslst@
IN adhcring strictly to the stipulaton'
The Count did not speak a word
The seconds reloaded the revolver
and handed them back to the combat
ants.
"Rcady."
Zone twO-tbrcc."H
The weapons were raised.
Before the word fire was heard, I'll
right arm Of the Count was seen to Ia
down, his left hand released its grasp
the tree he staggered and fell.
Quick h's second and DIR. AID II
wore by his side They ra'scd him I'M
a half-recumbent position and disco
cred wound in his left breast, ahol
two inches above the heart The pm
sic.an hastily removed his garments al
superfciallyprobcd the wound , .,
While he was so cup'cd with III
wounded man. the latter fcobly smi'
and said, with low voicc;
"Ton't trouble yourself, Doctor! II
fatal know i'll"
"By no means" the Doctor repll'
encouragingly. at is pretty bad-b
fatal-pshaw.
He prepared to css the wound
nest he could under the circumstance
But while he was so occupied, q strea
Of blood suddenly broke from the I 0un'
mouth, hi muscles relaxed, he gasped
death had come!
DR.. Braunfeld had stood a sad, inte
ssted spectator while the Licntcna
and DIR. AlbinE busted themselves Wi
the wounded man. Now they laid Il
ifeleSs body softly on the grass, aros
and the Doctor, turning to his colleagu
aid:
"All hope is past"
Braunfed stepped quickly to Wa
.inghan, who still stood in his positio
ais right arm with the weapon han1lI
, oy hit side, motionless and gain
yloomily on the sad group before him.
"You had Better fly and save you
+ self" the second whispered to his prime
raI ale is (ead, and you can sa
, yourself from all trouble by leaving Il
.ity at once. Come-quick! We W
! lake the carriage and drive to the st
ton Immediately. You may still be
lime to catch the half past eight o'clo(
train"
To these hurrid.y whispered words
,, advice Ralph answered with shake
+ his head
aI don't want to fly" he said. 81 sh'
give myself up to the authorities. Is
really dead?"
: With these words he put the revolv
into his pocket, and prepared to so.
, ne passed by the body of his late cnen
> he paused moment and looked intent
into his face. Won Grcibern watch
the expression of his features. Perha
! le expected to hear few words of j
gret. but he was disappointed. Not
worI came over Warringhams lips, b
! silently he strode away, followed by |
c second
Arriving at their carriages they tc
. the coachman to go and assist the gent
. men. The coachman accordingly we
to the meadow. With their assistanC
the body of the unfortunate young
plomatist was placed in the carriage, a
The cavacade proceeded toward the CT
AS Ralph insisted upon it, his frie
went at once with him to the Judge Of
1uiry. That official took down sta
ment of the ia is and released Ra aph
parole.
J, ITO BE CONTINUED
] A Fools Advice.
ALWAYS try to see the new moon
the first time over your left shouldt