Beadle's Dime Novels No. 37: Godbold, the Spy — page 34: what you’re looking at

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impatience, refreshed his body, and fortified his mind. With joy he soon saw the return of the bearer of the cartel; he commended his diligence, seized the note from his out- stretched hand, opened it in greedy haste, to peruse—his own challenge. | “What means this, sirrah ?” exclaimed Horace, with vehemence that alarmed the porter. 5 M4 “ Sir,” said the shuddering man, “the gentleman was nc there.” ‘xt * “Not there !” repeated Horace, in redoubled fury. “No, sir,” said the messenger ; “ he left the city last night, and won't return for some days.” — ars “ Craven!” was the only other word that escaped him in the presence of the affrighted man. Horace gave him his reward, and then indulged his bitter feelings. But, notwith- standing his anger and excitement, he was at General Ar- nold’s mansion at the time appointed. The General received him in the library. ‘ “T trust you are recovered from last night's excitement,” said the General. Horace was silent. He felt too indignant to reply. The General, however, did not seem to regard this haughty feel- ing in a subordinate, and continued : we “T was at the hotel last evening, and just as I was enter ing my carriage to depart, a report reached me that an officer had drawn his sword upon Mr. Howard, who was in danger of being slain. In the army I maintain a di*-Spline unim- peachable, by which I am enabled to keep around me sol- diers always ready for victory. 1 hastened into the rooms indtsated. I there saw the table overthrown, the wine, des _ sert and glasses upon the carpet, and you with naked sword, “and in the utmost excitement, threatening Mr. Howard, who, unarmed and forbearing, seemed scarcely to comprehend the peril to which he was exposed. I attributed the scene to the consequence of wine, and, to prevent the bloodshed upon which you appeared so resolute, I requested you to sheathe your sword; but your violence was unrestrained, and I orders@ you into such custody as would insure the safety of both parties, Even then I should have withdrawn the arrest had you pledged your word not further to molest Mr. conmmclbooks.corm ~