Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-04-24


his tone, was a mere boy, walked with
much swagger, talked loudly and author
itatively and altogether conducted him
self with aristocratic insolence.
A little later De Magny entered with
three Of his particular friends. The
stranger favored them with a rude stare
that did not pass unnnoticed. In a few
minutes he got up TO go. He went a little
out of his way 20 pass near where she four
were sitting. and when close 10 De Magny
he stumbled, or pretended 10 stumble-none
Of the onlookers doubted for a moment that
IL was Newfoundland lurched against him
as he was raising a glass Of wine to his
lips.
The consequence was that the liquid was
spilled on the duellist's immaculate shirt
front and silken waistcoat. He turned
around as if he had boeen stung. Mon
sieur." he cried to the young fellow. who
stood with an insolenuy proud smile on
his features.
Monsieur" said the unknown.
"Monsieur," said De Magny. more ru-
rious than his friends had ever seen him.
You will apologize for your rudeness or
clumsiness, whichever it be-
Monsieur, l. never apologize for acct
dents"
Monsieur, you will apologize, or"
Monsieur. l never apologize"
Nor do l apologize for that" cried De
Magny. in a tempest of rage, as he picked
up a friends glass and flung its contents
in his opponents face.
The youngster calmly wiped his face.
Monsieur has wantonly insulted me"
he said. Il shall demand satisfaction"
Willingly" said De Magny, with his
terrible icy smile. Il shall kill you, pup
py."
Perhaps. pig" retorted the other calm
ly. and then. turning 70 the spectators. he
asked in a clear voice: Are there any gem
uemen here who will act for a stranger Of
good birth who has no friend at hand?"
There was a little hesitation. then two
gentlemen, one u notary. the other silk
merchant, sign!hed that they would.
THAT you, gentlemen. Shall We confer
outsider" and the young fellow led the
way.
My dear sir" said the notary, with
agitation. Il warn you. you will be killed. "
and I'm trembling accents he told of De
Magny's reputation and many villainies.
The unknown heard him with a smile.
Thank you" he said. Il have heard Of
him. and that is why came here: before
this time tomorrow yiu viii be we'll rid Of
him. For shall kill him. gentlemen, the
good God will air me. l am the insulted
party. and 7 select pistols. Arrange it as
YOU will. You Will find me at the cafe op-
posite.
With heavy hearts they went to confer
with De MaCuy's seconds. In half an hour
they were back. II was to be a duel with
pistols NJ ten PAGES in the garden behind
the palais. the time midnight. The sec
onds were to toss for the first shot.
Just before midnight they walked across
10 the palais. and were admitted through
a private entrance into the garden. where
presently De Maguy. his seconds, and Dr..
I.eres joined them. DR.. Leres had been
obtained by tho notary on the suggestion
Of IN unknown.
The preliminaries were soon arranged
and the respective seconds threw the dice
for the right of first fire. De Magnys
second threw a three, the strangers five
You have the right to fire first NJ. In
connu." said the notary.
smile of satisfaction overspread his
features. "Ah. 7 knew it, knew it?' he
cried in q tone of absolute conviction. IT'S
the finger of God"
The five spectators looked at De Magny.
For the first time q look Of anxiety, even
of fear was observed on his features. He
was tinged with superstition, and the I'M
known's confidence had shaken his nerve,
and in vain did he try 10 appear uncon-
cerned.
They had been placed opposite to each
other. when the unknown said TO the no.
tary. Monsieur. fire off my pistol, if you
please. and load afresh There must be
no mishaps."
A protest was raised by De Magny
seconds that 1t was irregular, but the IN
known insisted. and after some argument
and appeals TO the law and etiquette of
dueling.. both pistols were fired of.
Strange to say. when the trigger was
pu,led the pistol of NJ. Inconnu missed
fire. and fresh cap had to be placed on
il before it was discharged.
you see" said he. there would have
been a mishap. and Gods purpose would
have been frustrated"
once more the pistols were loaded ana
aeain the duelists took their places. The
incident had further affected the bravo
and his face was CHASTITY
Ready" cried the notary. Monsieur
Inconnu. fire
The unknown slowly raised his pistol un-
I'll it was pointed at De Magny's heart.
He held it there for a quarter Of minute
his arm as rigid as a bar of steel, then he
lowered it again.
Monsieur" he said. slowly and colby
10 his antagonist. God has made me his
minister 10 end your crimes. But l fire
especiauy TO avenge DR.. Soleau, whom
YOU wantonly assassinated.
And again he raised the pistol. this time
pointing it At De Magny's forehead The
latter was almost in a state of collapse,
and as the unknown pulled the trigger.
contrary to the regulations that had been
made. he lifted his pistol and fired.
u was almost a simultaneous report. De
Nfagnv's ball passed through the left arm
OF the unknown, breaking the bone: but at
the same instant he gave leap in the air
and fell-dead. The bullet had passed
exactly between the yes.
infamous infamous! cried the notary
10 NJ. De Magny's seconds. "A scoundrei-
ly act"
What matters it?" said the unknown,
solemnly. he has been executed. And
then his face turned -ghastly as If he
were about TO faint.
In an instant DR.. Leres was at his side.