Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1908-03-19
Nothing" answered Parkman.


and we will both see fair play"
Very well,' answered Parkman Fl
take it we are to interpose the mo-
ment one or the other is wounded
by no means" said Darlington,
who had drawn nearer and who had
heard this last suggestion "lt Is my
desire that you will not interfere So
far as | am concerned until one I'll
the other OF us is-incapabe Of con.
tinuing the fight. Unless. OF course
Lord Strathgate desires different al,
engagements"
"Blythedale,' said Strathgate, sharp,
ly, you may say that Lord Strathgate
Is entirely satisfied with any PROPOSE
tion which may be made
VERY well, gentlemen, said Blythe
dale, much amazed at this very I'M
usual interference Of the princit ais Ia
an affair of this kind You may tasse
your positions. You VIII first take of
your coats, waistcoats and SHOES Il
is mere matter OF form. bat shall
have to inspect You, Lord Carriagto1,
and Lieutenant Parkman VIII have
the same privilege with my principal
At the word the two men diverted
themselves Of their coats, swords and
waistcoats, which Dr. Neyinson kindly
picked up and piled on the edge bf the
clearing out OF the way They Kicked
off their shoes, too, and stood forth
In their stocking feet. in shirts and
trousers. 3lythedale rapidly ran his
hand across the body of Darlington to
see that he had on no illegal garment
which might turn or ward d blow
"You have locket there, my lord,
he said. stopping IN his search.
Il had forgotten It," said Caring.
ton, turning crimson.
He reached his hand up, unbuttoned
his collar. drew forth the locket, and
handed it to Dr. Nevinson II CON
tanned a picture Of his wife. Ellen
recognized 1t as one she had given
him In the early days Of their married
life. Parkhams inspection Of the
other combatant had developed moth
ing.
II presume" said Strathgate, with
an evil laugh, that the victor takes
the loclset and the lady"
This began Parkman. his face
flushing at the Insult lis most unusual
and improper, and ! appeal to you,
Lord Blythedale."
You're right, Parkman Damn We.
Strathgatel" cried Blythedale, hot and
angry, Il never heard OF such conduct.
Another remark like that and ] re-
fuse to act in your behalf You have
your man where you want him, before
your swords point. You can let that
talk for you in the future"
"Give yourself no concern as TO
what Lord Strathgate says, Parkman,"
said Darlington, coolly. He hasn't
much time to talk, and I'm disposed to
let him enjoy his remaining opportu-
mites to the full"
How grand and noble looked my
lord in crouching Ellen's eyes theni
Strathgate did not seem quite so
pleased with himself as he had been
when he made the unlucky remark
"Are you ready, gentlemen said
Blythedale, looking from one to the
other.
Ready" said Strathgate stepping
lightly forward with appraised sword.
Darlington said nothing, but grimly
came to position.
my principal desires no saluting,"
said Parkman, stepping between the
two men.
Very good, we are satisfied" re-
turned Blythedale. Lieutenant Park
man will give the word Engage, and
after that We may go at it when We
will
Blythedale drew his own sword
and stepped near the two comhatants,
facing each other for all the world like
two tigers waiting to spring at each
others Threats. Parkman also
whipped out his sword and took posi-
ton opposite BIythedale The doctor