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They week shelter In a hut and entering It in ftlie dark a huge mastiff attacks Wayno ;TJie girl shoots the brute Just In ttaie. The owner of the hut, Jed Bungay, and nls wif&--a?pear and soon a party of horsemen approach.' They are led by a n claiming to be Red Lowrie. but who proves to be MaJ. Brennan, a Federal lofflcer whom the Union srirl recognizes. (He orders the arrest of Wayne as a spy ind he is brought before Sheridan, who (threatens him with death unless he re peals the secret message. Wavne believes ;Kdith Brennan to be the wife of MaJ. ; Brennan. He is rescued by Jed Bungay, who starts to reach Gen. Lee, while Wayne in disguise penetrates to the ball room, beneath which he had been im prisoned. He Is Introduced to a Miss Minor and barely escapes being unmask jd. Edith Brennan recognizing . Wayne, ays she will save him. Securing a paas ;thrcugh the lines, they are confronted by Brennan, who is knocked senseless. Then, (bidding Edith adieu. Wayne makes a flash for liberty. He encounters Bungay; 'they reach the Lee camp and are sent iwlth reinforcements to Join Early. In the battle of Shenandoah the regiment Is iverwhelmed, and Wayne, while In the hospital, is visited by Edith Brennan. Wayne and Bungay are sent on a scout ing detail, and arriving at the Minor place. Wayno meets Miss Minor and Mrs. (Bungay, and later Edith appears. Wayne's detachment is besieged by guer (lillas. Brennan and his men arrive and aid In repelling the Invaders until a res uming party of bluecoats reach the scene. Brennan challenges Wayne to a duel. , CHAPTER XXX! V. Continued. "WeIl, I suppose I shall be compelled to let you and Beelzebub go, but it will prove a serious loss to the cause" of the South," I ' said, my thoughts . in tantly turned by mention of the mule to matters of more importance. "I ex pect there will be lively, times up your way." " "Ye kin jist bet thar will," en thuslastically. "It'll be nip and tuck, 1 reckon, but I'm mighty hopeful o' pMariar. Thet dern muel he needs ter ib took down a peg." "Sergeant," I said, "did you send out a party to bring In our horses and the abers?" ' "It vos all done already; der horses T08 found und der swords." "How many men have we lost?" . "Der vos five kilt, Captain; dot voa It , I vos hit mit der ear off; Sands is goin' to die, und maybe Elliott vill JDot get some better; some odders vos fourted." "How many men does that leave us (fit for duty?" I asked decisively, push ing back my plate and rising from the table. "Dere vos twelve, Captain, mit me." "That will do," I said. "In half an Jiour from now have the men ready lor the road," and I turned and left the room. ' :. We must depart at once. More than ver now I realized the necessity for liaste. I hoped to meet the officer com manding the Federal detachment who had come to our aid, pay him the cus tomary marks of respect, Vand get way without again coming in contact with , Major Brennan. I felt myself pledged . to this course of action. A sentry stationed in the lower hall way informed me the officers were messing together Jn the front parlor, and I at once headed that way. I paused, however, to visit the wounded lor a moment, spoke cheerily to my own men, and then, opening the door ejuletly, entered the room which I had last left in possession of the guer rillas. With the exception of broken windows and bullet-scarred walls lit tle evidence remained of that contest iwhich had raged here with such fury but a few hours previously. There -were numerous dark stains upon the carpet, but much of the furniture had been restored tp place, while a cheer ful wood fire crackled in the open grate. Before it three men were sit ting smoking, while upon a small table close at their elbows rested a flat bot tle, flanked by several glasses. A single glance sufficed to tell me they were Federal cavalrymen, one being the red-faced, lieutenant whom I had already met. ."I am seeking the commander of this detachment" I explained, as they glanced at me in surprise at my entrance unannounced. "I am Cap tain Wayne, in charge of the Confed erate troop which was engaged in de fense of this house." A portly man with a strong face, and wearing a closely clipped gray beard, arose from a comfortable armchair and advanced with hand extended. "I am Captain Moorehouse, in com mand,", he answered, cordially, "and ,mm very glad to meet you. Will you aot join, us? My second lieutenant, who has 'positive genius In that line, 5sas unearthed a few bottles of rather choice whisky which we will divide most gladly." "I thank you," I replied, anxious to meet him as pleasantly as possible, ""but I am eager to get away upon my -iuty as early as may be, and have merely 'intrmled l' on you to explain any purpose." V, - "Nonsense," ho iifslstsi-y vDut7 as never quite so urgent as to require a waste of good liquor. Captain Wayne, ipermit rae to present . my officers Ueutenant3 Warren and Starr, Sec sad New Hampshire Cavalry." ' , , TLe constant haunting fear of tr - V 1 Major's possible entrance at any mo ment rendered me extreniely uneasy, and anxious to be away. Undoubtedly this feeling exhibited itself in my man ner, for Captain Moorehouse said finally: : "I realize your natural anxiety to be off, Captain Wayne, and while we should -be very glad to keep you with us indefinitely, yet I trust , you will feel perfectly free in the matter." "I thank you greatly," I answered, rising as I spoke. "My duty, is of such a nature, and has already been so long, neglected that I feel every mo ment of unnecessary delay.; to be a crime. I wish you a pleasant return within your , own lines, and an early cessation of hostilities. . I had shaken hands with them all, and turned toward the door, congratu lating myself on escaping' thus easily, when a new "7oice broke suddenly in upon my self-satisfactions; "I trust Captain Wayne " is not in tending to depart without at least a word with me?" It was Brennan. He had entered unobserved from the second parlor. "Frankly," I responded, "I hoped I might." 1 "Have you forgotten, then, our com pact, or do you simply elect to Ig-t nore it?" I saw the others exchange quick glances of amazement, but I answered coolly: "The latter supposition is more nearly the truth, Major Brennan. I felt that after what we have just passed through together, we could both afford to "ignore the past, and consequently was hoping to escape without again encountering you." "Indeed!" he exclaimed, sarcastic ally. "But I might have expected it. Gentlemen," and he turned to ward the expectant group, "this man and I have a personal grievance of long standing unsettled. I have sought him for months in vain. When he came last night to our assistance, before I even consented to accept his services I Insisted that no occurrence of the defense should prevent our meeting, if. we both survived. Now he endeavors to sneak away like a whipped cur. I demand satisfaction at, his hands, and if it is refused I shall denounce him in both armies." My cheeks burned, but before I could control myself sufficiently for answer, Moorehouse spoke, i "But, Brennan, see here," he said anxiously, "surely Captain Wayne has served you well. Is this trouble be tween you so serious that no amends are possible?" , "None, short of a personal : meet ing." "Captain," and the perplexed fed eral commander turned toward me, "have you any word of explanation in this unfortunate affair?" "Very little," I answered. "I am not even aware that I have done In jury to Major Brennan, purposely or otherwise. He has not so much as honored me with Information as to his cause of complaint. However, I care very little what it may be. As he has seen flt to denounce me be fore officers of my own corps, I should be extremely glad to meet him upon that ground alone; but after what we have just passed through together, I felt ready to blot out these past dif ferences. . Whatever they may have been, they, are not liable to occur again, nor we to meet." , "They have occurred again since you have been in this house!" Brennan broke forth excitedly. "You are not a coward, but I brand you here and now as a sneak and liar! Now will you fight?" We stood for a moment In utter si lence, eye to eye, and I knew there was no help for it. These words, pub licly spoken, left me no choice. "I am at your service, Major Bren nan," I returned sternly, "now or at "f Brand You Here and Now as Sneak . and Liar; Now Will You Fight?" any time.l But I am unfortunate here in- having qo officer of my army pres- !-,ence can name no sec- i M one oi tneso genueraeu Jq serve," he said, his my rejoinder. pushed a way to ."tenant Caton, pale Vid at my shoulder. pleasure to net for Captain Wayne,'1 he said clearly, "if he will accept my services. . More over," he added, with a significant glance at Brennan. ; "I do this as a friend, and with full confidence that I am upon the right side in the . quar rel." For a moment no one spoke, Bren nan biting his mustache to keep back the words he durst not utter. Then Caton turned to me. "If you will retire to the library, Wayne, X will arrange this matter with whoever may represent Major Bren nan." ; . . y . With a slight formal bow to those present I quitted the room. CHAPTER XXXV. The Last Resort of Gentlemen. . I found the library deserted, and paced the floor for fully half an hour before paton appeared. Stung as I had been by Brennan's harsh, uncalled-for words, I yet shrank from the thought that I must now meet him in deadly combat. It was no fear of personal injury that troubled me; in deed I do not recall giving this the slightest consideration, for my mind was altogether concentrated upon what "Brennan Hurled His Yet Smoking such a meeting must necessarily meaji to Edith Brennan, and how it would affect our future relationship. This was the thought that swayed and mas-' tered me. I had pledged myself to avoid him, and Indeed had used every means possible to that end. The time was none too long, yet my mind once thoroughly settled as to my duty to her, became calm again, and confi dent in the outcome. When Caton entered, flushed and visibly excited from what had evidently proven an ac rimonious controversy, I greeted him with a smile. "You appear to have experienced dif ficulties in regard to details," I said curiously, "There was much unnecessary talk," he admitted, "but matters have been at last arranged to the satisfaction of all concerned. You $re to meet at once, in the rear of the big tobacco shed, a spot entirely removed from ob servation. I have been compelled to accept pistols as the weapons, aa we have nothing else here at all suitable for the purpose cavalry sabers being far too cumbersome. Lieutenant Starr chances to possess two derringers ex actly alike, which we have mutually agreed upon. I hope this is satisfac tory to you, Wayne?" "I am not precisely an expert, but that does not greatly matter. Who acts for Brennan 2' "Captain Moorehouse, rather against Hi will, I think." "Vsry well, Caton; I am perfectly satisfied, and am, Indeed, greatly obliged to you; yet before we go out I iesire to speak a word or two with the utmost frankness." I stood facing him, my hand - resting" lightly upon the writing" table, my eyes reading his expressive face. 'As my second I wish you to comprehend fully my actions, and the motives that inspire them. If they are in any way unsatisfactory to your mind you may feel at perfect lib erty to withhold your services. I am now, and always have been, opposed to dueling; I believe it wrong in prin ciple, and a travesty upon justice; but it 13 a custom of the South, a require ment among officers of our army, and after what haa just occurred between Major Brennan and myself X cannot honorably refuse any longer to go out. Major Brennan has deliberately placed me in a position where I cannot avoid meeting him without losing all stand ing in my corps. I sought to escape, but was prevented by accident; now I simply yield ' to the inevitable. I feel confident you will not misconstrue these words;, you surely know me suf ficiently well o as not to attribute them to cowardice. I shall face him ex actly in accordance with your ar rangements, asking nothing upon my part, yielding him every satisfaction he can possibly desire but I shall fire In the air." He stared at me incredulously, his face a perfect picture of amazement. "But, Wayne," he stammered, "are you aware that Major Brennan is an ex pert with the pistol? that he holds the Sixth Corps trophy? Do you realize that he goes out deliberately intending to kill your "I was not posted as to the first fact you mention, but .have never enter tained the slightest doubt as to the other. However, they do not in the least affect my decision. Yet I do not desire you to suppose that I am at all quixotic In this there is a personal reason why I am perfectly willing to Derringer at His Feet With an Oath." risk my life rather than injure Major! Brennan." His troubled eyes studied me intent ly, and then his face suddenly bright ened with a new thought. "Wayne," he asked, placing his' hand upon my arm ramiaarly, "is it Mrs. lirennanr For an instant I hesitated, but his manly, honest countenance reassured me. "Between us only, it is," I an swered gravely; "but not the slightest blame attaches to her." "I do not wholly understand," he said at last, "yet I do not doubt y i may be perfectly right in your cislon." He extended his hand t pulsively. "I know you to be a goyd soldier and a true gentleman; I will stand by you, Wayne, but I pledge this if he takes advantage treacherous ly, and you fall (as God forbid!) I will face him myself; and when I do, there will be no firing In the air." I do iot remember that we spoke, save once, while we passed out through the orchard field where the big tobacco shed stood. Not until wo turned the corner of the great ram shackle building, which in other and more prosperous days had been dedi cated to the curing of the leaf, did we perceive any signs of the presence of our antagonists. They were stand ing upon the further side, directly op posite the door, and both bowed slight ly as we approached. The Captain came toward us slowly. "It is to be greatly regretted, gen tlemen," he said, with ceremonious po liteness, "that we have no surgeon with us. However, neither contestant has any advantage in this respect. Lieutenant Caton, may I ask if the ar rangements as already completed have proven satisfactory to your princi pal?" " "Entirely so." "Then if you will kindly step this way a moment we will confer aa to certain details." Brennan was leaning In negligent attitude against the side of Uhe build ing, his eyes fastened upon the ground, the blue smoke of a cigar curled laz ily above- his head. 1 glanced oward him, and then sought to amuse myself watching the queer antics of ar gray sauiriel on ,the fence rail beifjud. , I felt no desire for further thought, only an intense anxiety for them to hurry the preliminaries, and have the affair settled as speedily as possible. I was aroused by Moorehouse's rather nasal voice. ' "Gentlemen, will you please take your positions. Major Brennan, you will stand three paces to the right of that sapling, facing directly south. Captain Wayne, kindly walk straight west from the shed door until you come opposite the Major's position." I noted Brennan throw away the stump of his cigar, and then I walked slowly forward until I reached the point assigned me. My heart was beat ing fast new, for I fully realized the probabilities of the next few minutes, and felt little doubt that serious in jury, if not death, was to be my por tion. Yet my trained nerves did not fail me, and outwardly I appeared fully as cool and deliberate as my op ponent. Years of constant exposure to peril in every form had yielded me a grim philosophy of fatalism that now stood me in most excellent stead. In deed, I doubt not, had I chosen to put it to the test, my hand would have proven the steadier of the two, for 1 aJC1! .V.c.fswaa flushed, and he m fore the final word is spoken I shall take personally. Ee prepared now." "Iteady!" said the voice once more; and as I saw Brennan's arm. slowly rise, I lifted mine also, and covered hlmnoting, as I did so, almost in won der, with what steadiness of nervo and wrist I held the slender gauge just beneath the visor of his cap. De liberately, as though he dreaded ihe necessity, Caton counted: "One; two; "three fire!" 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