Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-07-17

rington," he cried, wrenching himself
Tree and springing backward, his own
hand upon his sword.
I've had one mans blood on my
hands this morning." returned my
lord, savagely. "and l don't want to
have another's, but, by heaven, II you
do not instantly declare to me what
you did with my wife, I'll strike you
where you stand!"
And / swear to you" cried Seton,
whipping out his blade, that II you
come near me again I'll run you
through without benefit of clergy"
"Sir Charles Seton" began my lord,
evidently mastering his feelings with
great difficulty, little do | care for
your threats 30 Z must have IN o.
sver to my quss&1oa. Lady Caring.
ton Is known 10 have boarded that
merchant ship vkieh was overhauled.
l have no doubt By the Britannia.
Knowing our navy a I do, l have no
hesitancy In believing that Lady Car.
rington was taken from that ship;
that she was brought back to Ports
mouth on the Britannia, and has been,
or is now. under your care. Where is
she?
Lord Darlington" returned Sir
Charles, standing upon Z punctilio, Il
recognize NO igAt in you I'd question
ne and l decline 10 give you any reply
in your present condition"
"Will you reply To my swords
pointr exclaimed my lord, passion.
ately. .-s-
With pleasure" said Sir Charles,
proudly, but perhaps / may say this
much. l don't knov where your wife
10, or Mistress Slocum, either. wish
to God I did. She isn't under my pro
lection as you insinuate."
That's lisl.s burst out my lord
nercely. 2 s..Ess
Good God!" sgiad Sir Charles, step
ping forward msnscingly.
Charles" said Darlington with Z
sudden change Of manner, you wer,
once my best friend, for Gods sake
tell me where my wife is?' y
You've insultsd me publicly" criet
Seton, a man Of slower temper, but o
quite as hot Q disposition, ono,
aroused, as his former friend. HI
rocked nothing Of my lords appeal
He saw only the fearful insult tina
had been hurled upon him. "Drav
your weapon!" hs exclaimed, extend
Ing his own blade 80 that the poin
almost touched Carrington's breast
My lord suddenly seized Seton
sword by the blade with his make
hand, and although the sharp edge bi
into his palm, with q quick jerk b
tore 1t from the surprised baronet
who was naturally not expecting q
act Of that kind.
"Tell me, tell mel" he cried. "Yo
may kill me after that, or l you
needs must b, but where Is m
wife,"
Bernard, you're beside yourself,
said Parkman, picking up Sir Charles
sword, let me apologize to you, 81
Charles, for my principal"
He bowed gravely and extended tn
hilt toward Sir Charles. But s.
Charles would not be pacified.
Tell your principal to make read
at once" he continued, cor I sha
feel justified in cutting him down"
"This can 60 no further, gentlemen
now interposed the naval officer WI
I had come with Seton.
"And what business is II Of your
McLear?" cried my lord, laying h
hand on his sword hilt and quite de
perate at the situation In which
found himself. 81 take 1t that yc
have no interest in this quarrel unle,
1t Is to perform a friends Office Il
Sir Charles Seton with whom "
came"
Have l not?" said McLear, sharpl
Nay, never menace me with yo
blade, Lord Darlington. I'll tai
charge of it."
He stepped closer and extended
hand for my lords sword.
And on what grounds, pray" ask,
Darlington in a high voice.
"On these" answered McLes
equally determined. AS he smoke
hauled out from his pocket fold
paper. "'Tis an order of arrest fro
Admiral Kephard for disobedience
orders, failure to rejoin your shi
insulting language to your commar
Ing officer. Admiral Kephard's si
and seal, sir" He shook the pap
forth as he spoke. Now, your swort
"As a gentleman and l make
doubt man Of honor yourself, Lie
tenant McLear," continued Carrir
ton, glancing at the single epaulet
the officers shoulder. you will. &
persuaded, grant me q few momer
respite in which this gentleman q
l may continue our debate" 81
: What and run the chance Of hl
ing to carry back a dead body to I
! admiral! No. sir" returned McLe
!. peremptorily. Il have orders to bri
y you to the Britannia In your proI
person"
And II I refuse?"
!. Sergeant" McLear turned to I
= marine, IF Lieutenant Lord Carril
: ton does not hand me his sword
;. fore I count ten, you will advance "
men and take Il from him nv forc