The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-14
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edIy in the hands of his friend, Lieu tenant D'Anot. And so 1t was ar ranged that D'Arnot was to call on M. B7Rubert at 2 that afternoon, and the poRffe M F1aubert, with many bows left them
 When they were again alone D'Arnot looked quizzicafly at Tarzan.
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 -sNovv to my sins I must add murder, or else myself be killed" said Tarxan. 'T am progressing rapidly in the ways of my civilized brothers.
 'What weapons shall you selectF asked D'Arnot- "De sCoNde Is aecred- ited with being master with the sword and splendid shot"
 1T might then choose poisoned ar- rows at twenty paces or spears at the same distance laughed Tsrzan. Make 1t pistols, Paul.n
 He win kill you. Jeah."
 ssI have no doubt of it. replied Tar aan ssI must die some day"
 seWe had betAef make it swords said D'Arnot .'He will be satisfied with wounding you. and there is less danger of a mortal wound"
 sPistols.- said Tarzan, with hnality- BrArnot tried to argue him out of it, but without avail. so pistols it was.
 D'Arnot returned from his confer enee with NJ. Flaubert shortly after 4 .sIt is all arranged he said. "Every- thing is satisfactory Tomorrow morn ing at daylighEthere is a secluded spot on the road not far from Etampes. For some personal reason M. Flaubert preferred 1t | did not demur" N SGood,- was Tarzan's only comment. He did not refer to the matter again f74<<,x1<1ry~ off a xvrrlf a several letters before he retired. After sealing and addressing them he placed them all in an envelope addressed to DsArnot. As he addressed D'Arnot heard him humuing music hall ditty. This is most uneivilized hour for people to kill each other,'' remarked the ape-man when. he had been routed out of a comfortable bed in the black ness of the early morning hours He had slept well, and so it seemed that his head had scarcely touched the pill low ere his man deferentiaIly aroused him. His remark was addressed to DsArnot.
 h silence they entered D'Arnot's great car, and in similar silence they sped over: the dim road that leads to Etampes. Each man was occupied with his own thoughts. sD'Arnot,s were very mournful, for he was genu- finely fond of Tarzan.
 Tarzan of the Apes was wrapped in thoughts of the past, pleasant memo ries of the happier occasions of his lost jungle life. He recalled the countless boyhood hours that he had spent cross legged upon the table in his dead ia ther's bin, his little brown body bent over one of the fascinating picture books from which unaided he had gleaned the secret of the printed Ian guage long before the sounds of hu- man speech fell upon his ears. A smile of contentment softened his strong face as he thought of that day of days that he had had alone with Jane Por- ter in the heart of his primevs1 forest
 Presently his "reminiscences were bro ken 1n upon by the stopping. of the car They were at their destination Tar zanss mind returned to the affairs o1 the moment He knew that he was about to die, but there was nc fear .o1 death in him To deniEen of the cruel jungle death is a commonp1ace The first law of nature compels them to cling tenaciously sto life-to fight foa ft-but it does not teach them to feal death
 DArnot and Tarzan were first upon the field of honor. A moment smtee Dc Coude, M. Flaubert and a third gentle man arrived. The last was introduced to DsArnot and Tarzan. He was phy, sfcian-
 D,Arnot and M. F7aubert spoke to gether in whispers for a brief time The Count de Coude and dsTarzan stood apart at opposite sides of the field DArnot and M. Ezaabert had exam fnad both pistols. The two men who were to face each other a moment latel stoed silently while M. Flaubert Ee cited the conditions that they were t6 observe.
 They were to stand back to back Al a signal from N. Flaubert they were to walk in opposite directions, theil pistols hanging by their sides. Whez each had proceeded ten paces D,ArnO was to give the final >signaLthen they weEe to turn and fire at will until on, fe1 or each had expended the thres shots allowed
 While .N F1aubert spoke TarZan SC Iected a cigarette from his case ana lighted 1t De Coude was the perseni fcat5on of coolnees-was not he ths best shot in France2
 Presently M. Fiaubert nodded t' D,Arnot and each man placed his prin 1pal in position
 Are you quite ready, gentlemen? ? asked M. F1aubert.
 Quite" replied De Coude.
 Tarzan nodded. M Flaubert gay, the signal He and D'Arnet steppes back few paces to be out of the lin' of fire as the men paced slowly apart Sixs Seve1s Eight There were tear in D'Arnotss eyes. He loved Tarzal very much. Ninei Another pace ant the poor lieutenant gave the signal h. so hated to give. To him 1t sounded the doom of bis best friend.
 Quickly De Coude wheeled and fired Tarzan gave little starr. Ills pisto stin dangfed at his side. De Coud hesftated q though waiting 10 see hi