Saint Mary's beacon., 1909-07-01

sion. Receive the assault from him:
stand on your defence, giving
ground slightly 30 his ad dvance: then
suddenly. when you have whipped
him % q rage, as you will surely do,
give back the attack hotly; follow ID
up. as you did this morning In prac-
tice with me. aud you will hardly
fail TO find him at disadvantage:
then thrust home-for the shorter
you make this quarrel the better for
your strength"
am more at my ease In this play
than you think me" replied Albert,
smiling; You shall find ID 50. PRAY
let rs go 20 our business.
The Captain. with two rapiers In
bis hand. advanced % the ground
occupied By Cockiescrzft ana his
friends.
~ would be acquainted with your
second, Master Cocklescraft," he
said. Here are our swords: shall
we measure?"
Master Roche del Carmine," (" re-
piled the skipper. as he presented o
swarthy Portuguese seaman, the
mate of the Olive Branch; "this
other companion is but q locker
on"
II would you had matched me, "
replied Dauntrees, hastily, and with
some show of displeasure, with en-
antagonist Of better degree, Master
Skipper. than this mate OF yours.
He was but beats vain within the
year past. Our quality deserved
that you should sort us with gentle
men. at least"
"Gentlemenf" exclaimed the Por-
tuguese in passion; "St. Salvadorei
are we not gentlemen enough for
you. We belong to the Coast"
Peace, sirrahl" hastily interrupt
ed Cocklescraft: pirate not here
leave ne 10 speaki Master Roche
Del Carmine is my follower, not my
second. further than as your bear
ing, Master Dauntrees, may render
one needful to me. | came hither 10
make my own battle"
Il came 70 this field," replied
Dauntress, prepared with my
sword 10 make good the quarrel OF
my friend against any you might
match me with So. second or fol-
lower, bully or bravo at your heels,
Master Cocklescraft. I will fight
with this Master Roche"
That is but boys play, and /
will none Of 10. Captain Dauntrees, 4"
said Cocklescraft. angrily. This
custom of making parties brings the
quarrel TO an end at the first draw
ing Of blood. Iwish no respite upon
scratch; my demand stops not
short OF mortal strife"
my sword. siri'' said Albert
Verhevden. hastily str.ii1xesy. 10
the Captain and seized his sword.
This is my quarrel alone; Captain
Dauntrees, you strike no blow In 10.
Upon your uard, sirl" he added,
whilst his eye flashed FIRE, and his
whole figure was lighted up with the
animation Of his anger. ITO your
guardl will have no parleyi"
Are you bereft2" exclaimed
Dauntrees, interposing with his
sword between the parties, and
looking the Secretary steadfastly ia
the face. Back, Master Verhey-
den. this quarrel must proceed or
derly.
Then conducting his principal
some PAGES off. the other yielding to
his guidance. he again cautioned
him against losing his self. command
by such bursts OF passion. The
Secretary promised obedience, and
begged him 70 proceed.
Go to 10, in cuerpo- strip 10 your
shirt. Master Albertr' said the Can.
tain. When the Secretary had, ia
obedience TO this order, thrown
aside his cloak and doublet. and
come to the spot designated by his
second as his position in the fight,
Druntrees once more approached
the opposite party. went through
the formal ceremony of measuring
swords, and then returned aud plac-
ed the weapon In Albert's hand, at
the same time drawing his own and
planting himself within O few PAGES
Of his friend.
I'VE are ready. sir" he said.
bowing to the skipper 8 attendant.
Cocklescraft lost no time in taking
his ground; Master Roche del Car
mine carefully keeping out OF the
way Of harm from any party.
The onset was made by the skip
per with an energy that almost
amounted TO rage. and IL was with
most lively interest, not uumingled
with pleasure, that Dauntress watch.
ed the eyeof Albert Verhsyden, and
saw IL playing with an expression
Of confidence and self command
whilst. with admirable dexterity. he
parried his antagonists 8 assault.
Bravo" exclaimed Dauntrees,
more than once during this anxious
moment. To il, Master Verhey-
den passado-hotly, master 4" be
cried aloud, at the same time -four
ishing his own blade above his head
when he saw Albert return the a.
tack with great animation upon bis
adversary, who was thus compelled
10 give ground.
This rapid exchange Of thrust and
parry was suddenly arrested by the
sword OF the skipper being struck
from bis hand. The Secretary had
disarmed him, and instead of follow
ing up his advantage, generously
halted and brought the point of his
own sword TO the ground.
The fight is done; We hold you,
sir. at mercyl" said Dauntrees.
promptly interposing, aud placing
his foot ppou the skipper's rapier.
Master Verheyden has come hi,hsr
upon your challenge; you will ac-
knowledge that your life is In his
hands. You have had your sasisfac.
tion, sir"