New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-05-11


Are YOU ready Gentlemen continued Jones.
Donovan answered at once in the affirmative; but
NcAlster who seemed at the question to awaken from
deem sleep and suddenly 10 realize the stu on said
in apologize tone but with no sign OF trepdaron
m very sorry TO give trouble; but was thinking
Of certain matters, here he hestated a monelt at
home-and | did not notice What was gong on. |
didn't see the pistols loaded, and as am sure these
pistols only when | load them myself hope youll ex-
cusc a little delay. ought to have spoken oner |
know but it is not too late yet
With that and before anyone could repl. he dis
charged his weapon into the bay and cooly reloaded
with powder bullet. and cap he had, unknown even to
his second brought ashore with him IN hs pockets.
The operation was watched with breathess interest by
ALL was merely surprised for such proc lure was
without precedent and wholly irregular IN dueng prac-
ticc and wondered at the silence Of his second ~ per-
hitting it, but q look OF horror had come over the
faces Of the Others which did not understand and
mi The spell Was broken by McAistcrs clearly and
firmly uttered Il am ready
DT with that Donovan threw his pistol on the ground
- and rushed toward AIcAllister, eXclaiming You
are q brave man NcAlister honor you. And SD do
we ALL and we all beg your pardon for the Joke we
thought 70 play on you. The pistols were loaded only
with bread balls and neither Of Us would have been hurt
if hit. Please forgive me-or II You Ike tane q .1ot at
me- anyhow. deserve 10 be winged II not ai.ci ana
IU be hanged if can bring myself 20 fire bad al the
Quickest fellow know, Anyhow YOU won be both
cred again on board the OssaWatOmlc. / say Me-
Anistcr be q good chap and forget all this child fool
ishncss. We were only IN fun.
For a few moments AIcAllisters face was dcathly
pale his eyes blazed with rage and contempt and he
stood specchlcss but all the gang ran toward him.
holding out their hands graspng his. IN spite u his
efforts 10 the contrary and telling him how saendidly
he had behaved in the trying situation. he gaiually
rcgaincd his self possession % say deliberately oH with
cutting emphasis
~Of all the wicked and cruel things | ever heard o.
this is easily the worst. | can't imagine any nan get
ting down so low and then quaint smile -ei az
the corners Of his mouth, rs he added; but Pc Just
bov babies. suppose am sure OF this. however that
YOU re the biggest idiots in the navy
~You'rc dead right. AlcAllister,' the gang ag-eed
~and We need kicking. Begin now If You feel ike IT.
were al, ready
III thought kicking would do YOU ang j. Id
begin with Tones but its no use YOU are 90 E gone
in your foolish niQuity. Give me time. Fell. and
may be able to forgive YOU and forget this an .n
10 SO lust yet
Here Donovan and his second picked hi" a. not.
Withstanding his protests and struggles an .rriel
him 20 the boat on their shoulders, b the tt got
alongside the ship all were chatting quite a' al'
most as if nothing untoward had occurred; ar- gcnu-
inc note Of admiration and affection was a, IN
Whatever was addressed % the hero Of the o. " ,oi
even if he did not tight it. McAllstcr had .c,- @ Won
his first and only duel.