ly
run through the bend of his right arm; and the sword dropping out of his
hand, our hero's victory was complete.

Having despatched his own business, and received the acknowledgment of
his adversary who, with a look of infinite mortification, answered, that
his was the fortune of the day, he ran to part the seconds, just as the
weapon was twisted out of his companion's hand: upon which he took his
place; and, in all likelihood, an obstinate dispute would have ensued,
had they not been interrupted by the guard, at sight of whom the two
Frenchmen scampered off. Our young gentleman and his friend allowed
themselves to be taken prisoners by the detachment which had been sent
out for that purpose, and were carried before the magistrate, who,
having sharply reprimanded them for presuming to act in contempt of the
laws, set them at liberty, in consideration of their being strangers;
cautioning them, at the same time, to beware of such exploits for the
future.

When Peregrine returned to his own lodgings, Pipes, seeing the blood
trickling down upon his master's neckcloth and solitaire, gave evident
tokens of surprise and concern; not for the consequences of the wound,
which he did no suppose dangerous, but for the glory of Old England,
which he was afraid had suffered in the engagement; for he could not
help saying, with an air of chagrin, as he followed the youth into his
chamber, "I do suppose as how you gave that lubberly Frenchman as good
as he brought."

CHAPTER XLI.

Mr. Jolter threatens to leave him on account of his Misconduct, which he
promises to rectify; but his Resolution is defeated by the Impetuosity
of his Passions--He meets accidentally with Mrs. Hornbeck, who elopes
with him from her Husband, but is restored by the Interposition of the
British Ambassador.

Though Mr. Jolter was extremely well pleased at the safety of his pupil,
he could not forgive him for the terror and anxiety he had undergone on
his account; and roundly told him, that notwithstanding the inclination
and attachment he had to his person, he would immediately depart for
England, if ever he should hear of his being involved in such another
adventure; for it could not be expected that he would sacrifice his own
quiet, to an unrequited regard for one who seemed determined to keep him
in continual uneasiness and apprehension.

To this declaration Pickle made answer, that Mr. Jolter, by this time,
ought to be convinced of the att