Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1895-02-09

rougnt, MS opponent must be this man
limerick. And what II limerick should
prove the better man? In that case 1t
might never DO learned who he really
was. He felt that no had made mis-
take In offending these hot-headed
Spaniarda True, there was ono who
would probably render him assistance,
but even he could not DO relied upon.
Percy had no faith at oil In mon Of their
nationality.
In few moments they ceased their
confab, and Mr.. limerick, acting rs
spokesman, said:
"wo have decided that you must
either name one of US gentlemen to
fight with weapons which you shall be
allowed to choose or prepare to DO
treated as coward and liar"
at is hardly possible that ] shall
choose the latter, answered Percy. ut
Is not exactly natural to an English
man to back out when there Is any fight
iny in prospect so accept your propo-
sition. This gentleman on my right
will perhaps act rs my second"
The man alluded to was the one no
had walked homo with week before,
and no agreed TO net for Percy. Then
Lowell pondered for u moment before he
proceeded to name his opponent Each
Of tho Spaniards stood eying him as
much rs to say: "Oh. please take me; !
would like to spill little Of your cold
English blood on tho fertile plains OF
this Republic; only give me the chance"
The coolest OF tho lot was Mr.. limerick,
who seemed as unconcerned and indif-
ferent as Lovcl himself. But Percy was
not considering whom no should fight;
on that point his mind was fully made
up. lie had other thoughts In his mind.
IIe seemed, rs II were. in trap. He
knew full we'll that II no further incur
red the anger Of these men no might
never leave the place alive, and his body
might float out on the next tide to the
ocean. 1t was bold break he was
about to make, but 1t meant great
deal. II he was to be killed, he wanted
to know who killed him. II he killed,
no proposed to know whom no had
killed. lie stood erect, his enemies be-
ing on one side the table and himself on
the other.
Looking Mr.. limerick straight in the
eyes he rivcted that genilcman's gaze
in such manner that there was no cs-
cape. Then In clear. calm voice no
uttered the words: LEON Teidsques, I
will fight you."
But IL Mr. limerick was indeed We
lasqucz, Pcrcy's words took no apparent
effect, for not q muscle OF the mer-
chants face moved as no replied:
There Is no one OF that name IN the
room; to whom do you refcr?"
ITO you," answered Percy; "but !
will fight you under any name you
wish"
II fail to understand why you should
address me by any namo other than my
own, but our seconds will make arrange
ments, and | am prepared ut any time
to meet YOU" was the reply.
Tho tall Spaniard and the gentleman
whom Percy had named Us his second
then held consultation and soon do
cided that tho meeting should take
place Mt daylight in secluded spot to
the northwest Of the town.
Percy chose to fight with rapicrs, rs
he was tolcrably skillful in the use OF
those weapons and felt more certain OF
getting fair play. All arrangements
being completed, Percy and his second
ut once made their departure. There
was still time for few hours sleep. and
Percy decided to take advantage OF 1t.
But no sooner had Percy and his
friend departed than tho tall Spaniard
and Mr.. limerick were again In .;on-
sultat.on. THAT Englishman must
never leave this country alive" he said.
land can not ana will not run the risk
OF fi,:hting him. lie Is probably
skilled swordsmal or would not choose
such weapon, and since th"rc must DO
no mistake about his being disposed OF.
other means must be rcSortcl to-"
THAT will be easy enough" rcphod
his second In Spanish. You go TO b'd
anil get few hours rest AMI ! will AZ
tanl to tho rest.
"Do this and you shall DO we'll paid"
said Mr.. limerick. The Spaniard up
parcntly entertained no very high esti-
mate OF Emcricl;'s promises and
thought II would DO better TO have
something on account So he demanded
q payment In advance. and upon his de-
sires being satisfied he left the house
and made his way into the town as fast
as possible, to find suitable men TO
carry on, his plans Asdaylight dawncd
Percy and his second arrived on the
spot which had been agreed upon. They
wore first on tho scene. but had not long
to wait, rs Mr.. limerick and his second
arrived soon after them.
II took but short time to prepare
for the fight, and when ready the Sec
onds wcro standing short distance
from the mon who, devoid OF coat and
vest, stood facing each other. The word
was given. and they measured swords
Then rs they crossed, Percy heard
rush behind him, and In another In
slant cloak was thrown over him and
ut WIS iOTCcu NfOichhiy w VIZ b'Se~'
His struggles were In vain, and o mo-
ment later he felt his feet being tied by
rough hands so tightly that he suffered
in,en pain. The next thing he knew
ho was being carried somewhere.
though In which direction no had not
tho faintest idea.
once be heard his seconds voice ex-
postulating. but only for second. He
writhcd and struggled. paying no atten-
ton to the injunction Of his captors,
given in Spanish. telling him TO keep
quiet Finally. tired OF handling such
o troublesome load. one Of them struck
him q heavy blow on tho head which
stunned and cffcctually QUOTED him.
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