Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-06-24

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reprint nom the Lippincoss edition OF 1851
CHAPTER XIX.
|. whilst these things were going
on at the Rose Croft. the Secretary
was nos iEla Ia bis preparation for
the issues Of the aaay. Albert Yer
hayden was, as I have already hint
ed, OF an ardent and impulsIvs, lem
per. moved by 9 keen relish for Sfi~
terprise. and directed by 0 lofty
tone OF honor. His bOokish and
half clerical character, the result
Of the discipline Of bis school and
bis early destination for the Church,
gave him o gentle and almost diff
dent motion, which strongly con-
trasted with the warmth OF his feel
ing, and she eagernesB OF bis spirit.
II was, therefore, with o positive
sense OF pleasure. thai be bad seized
the opportunity TO appear as the
champion Of Blancne Warden In the
first hostile passage that took place
between the skipper aud himself--a
pleasure resulting NOT less from the
alacrity with which he ever render
cd service 10 the madden. but also
from the instinct q . romantic na
ture that deligbt IA the shought
Of matching III ms opd With for
nidable RdVeF8H CT He bad never,
however, as yet contemplated the
reality OF an appeal TO arms; and OIL
though In bis course Of accomplish
ment, as was the fashion OF that day,
after he had renounced bis purpose
OF serving the Church. he had prsc-
tised the use OF his weapon, and even
attained TO considerable skill In IL,
yet he had not brought himself 70
look upon II as other than an exercise
which. like dancing, was intended
TO fit him for the graceful service
Of the station he was TO fill. His
ecclesiastical training was not yet
so forgotten as TO leave him at per-
feet ease with himself In his persent
straits. 1t was not, therefore. with
apprehension, so much as with din
dence, that he found himself now
engaged In the appointment Of the
duel. He awoke at the dawn OF day,
full OF the thoughts connected with
| the affair In hand; and In casting
about for q fit counsellor and friend
In this emergency, he fixed his at
| tention upon Captain Dauntrees, as
q man who would NOT only do him 0
friendly turn. but as one well quail.
fed TO advise him how 10 compori
himself throuRh the ordeal Of the
meeting. Having resolved instant
ly TO see Captain, he arose, and be-
fore the domestics were stirring
about the Proprietary mansion
| threw his cloak over his shoulder,
concealing under It's folds bis rapier
and betook himself TO the Fort. Be
ing admitted by the sentry, he has
tened to the little parlor OF the Cap
Itain's quarters, where he arrived
whilst that worthy was still snor
ing in his bed, The master Of tht
garrison, however. was soon awak
ened from his slumber, by servant
with the announcement OF his visi.
tor. and Immediately afterwards
threw open bis chamber door, which
communicated with the parlor, and
disclosed to the Secretary his burly
figure half attlred. whilst he was
yet busy In throwing on his gar
ments.
"Good morrow, Master verhey
ldenl" be said with q yawn. scarce
| " bali awake; II take shame TO my
self for laggard TO have 50 honor
able guest my teacher OF good
habits 10 early rising. But tbs
Collectors wine was drugged las
/ night, and had o virtue Of sleepinesi
In IL which hath touched mo Ia thl
brain pan. Itisn not more then oncs
| Id d mans lifetime. Master Score
\ tary, that 50 choice q maiden as oul
Mistress Blanche comes to so ricl
an age as eighteen. You maj
search the two hemispheres fol
another like her. and still make /
bootless srrand Of II, II was al
occasion for q cup, and a most Fea
sonable excuse for late nap Ia th'
morning"
THE sun Is just peering abovs
the water, Captain. replied Obi
| Secretary; and he who sleeps nj
| later then sunrise, even without thl
excuse Of q night revel. may scar
| cely be chIrd for laziness. / havl
i broken in thus early upon you
| that might speak With you ON |
matter Of moment 70 myself. I wan
/ your counsel and friendship id 81
affair touching mine honor, Captain
Dauntrees. /"