The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-06-06

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s~trathgate Attacked as Furiously as
Ever.
he should be pleased to make any,
would be entertained by Lord Caring
ton from Lord strathgate."
Blythedale laughed.
That goes without saying" he an
swered, but there's no need for US
to get embroiled in the affair person
ally, Parkman."
The two were old acquaintances.
Certainly not, Blythedale. So we
had better proceed to business. You've
brought swords, l see"
"a pair Of my own. Andrew Ferrara
steel. They have been used a great
many times in little affairs of honor
like this, and there isn't a hairs
breadth of difference between them.
Still, you may have your choice"
Parkman took the two swords and
turned to Darlington. The latter ex.
amined them carefully, tested them,
weighed them, and finally selected
n Parkman returned with the
other, which he handed to Blythe.
dale.
Il suppose" said Blythedale, there's
nothing now but to let them go at it"
Nothing" answered Parkman.
you will give the word, Parkman,
and we win both see fair play"
Very Well answered Parkman. q
take 1t 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. 1T is my
desire that you will not interfere so
far as l am concerned until one or
the other of US i~s-inoapable Of con
tinuing the fight Unless, of course,
Lord Strathgate desires different ar
engagements"
"Blythedale," said Strathgate, sharp
", you may say that Lord Strathgate
is entirely satisfied with any PROPOSE
ton which may be made"
Very well, gentlemen" said Blythe
dale, much amazed at this very I'M
usual interference of the principals in
an affair of this kind. You may take
your positions. You will first take OF
your coats, w~aistcoats and shoes. II
is a mere matter of form, but | shall
have to inspect you, Lord Darlington,
and Lieutenant Parkman will have
the same privilege with my principal
At the word the two men Invested
themselves Of their coats, swords and
w%aistcoats, which DR.. Nevinsoh kindly
picked up and piled on the edge Of the
clearing out of the way. They kicked
off their shoes, too, and stood forth
in their stocking feet, in shirts and
trousers. Blythedale rapidly ran his
hand across the body Of Darlington tc
see that he had on no illegal garment
which might turn or ward a blow.
you have a locket there, my lord,
he said, stopping in his search.
Il had forgotten it," said Caring
ton, turning crimson.
He reached his hand up, unbuttonet
his collar, drew forth the loeket, anC
handed it to DR.. Nevinson. 1t con
tanned a picture Of his wife. Eller
recognized 1t as one she had glyer
him in the early days Of their married
life. Parkham's inspection Of tbs
other combatant had developed moth
ing.
4 presume. said strathgate, witt
an evil laugh, that the victor takes
the locket and the lady,
This began Parkman, his fac'
flushing at the Insult, rs most unusua
and improper, and / appeal to you
Lord B%lythedale."
YOU'RE right, Parkman. Damn ye
strathgatelr cried Blythedale, hot an,
angry, II never heard OF such conduct
Another remark Ike that and re
fuse to act Ia your behalf. You have
your mar where YOU want him, befor'
your swords point You can let ths
talk for you in the future
Give yourself no concern as [
what Lord stratheate says, Parkman.
said Darlington. coolly. rHe hash