He afterwards had an opportunity of seeing her, more at leisure, at the York assembly, during the races; but this opportunity was productive of no good effect, because he had that same day quarrelled with her uncle on the turf.
"An old grudge, you know, gemmen, is soon inflamed to a fresh rupture.
It was thought Mr.Darnel came on purpose to show his resentment.

They differed about a bet upon Miss Cleverlegs, and, in the course of the dispute, Mr.Darnel called him a petulant boy.

The young squire, who was as hasty as gunpowder, told him he was man enough to chastise him for his insolence; and would do it on the spot, if he thought it would not interrupt the diversion.

In all probability they would have come to points immediately, had not the gentlemen interposed; so that nothing further passed, but abundance of foul language on the part of Mr.
Anthony, and a repeated defiance to single combat.
"Mr.Greaves, making a low bow, retired from the field; and in the evening danced at the assembly with a young lady from the bishoprick, seemingly in good temper and spirits, without having any words with Mr.
Darnel, who was also present.

But in the morning he visited that proud neighbour betimes; and they had almost reached a grove of trees on the north side of the town, when they were suddenly overtaken by half a dozen gentlemen, who had watched their motions.