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Instead of it their ears were gratified by the sound of a voice, recognised as that of the mustanger.
“My pistol is at your head! I have one shot left – an apology, or you die!”
At the same instant was heard a different voice from the one which had already spoken. It was Calhoun’s – in low whining accents, almost a whisper. “Enough, damn it! Drop your shooting-iron – I apologise.”
Answer the following questions:1) What were the officers talking about in the bar-room?
2) How did the conflict begin?
3) Did anybody try to prevent a duel?
4) Where did the duel take place?
5) How did it end?
Chapter Seven
After the duel Maurice was compelled to stay within doors. The injuries he had received, though not so severe as those of his antagonist, nevertheless made it necessary for him to keep to his chamber – a small, and scantily furnished bedroom in the hotel.
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