They proceeded in the way I have related to the South Carolina bank of the river, there to settle the controversy by gunpowder logic, and shoot at each other until one or both parties should be fully satisfied.
Having seen the duellists fairly embarked, I felt a deep interest in the result, and eagerly watched for the return of the barges.

In the course of little more than an hour, one of the boats was seen ascending the river, and rapidly approached the wharf.

One of the principals, followed by his friend, stepped ashore with a triumphant air, as if he had done a noble deed, and walked up the wharf.

But no satisfactory information could be obtained respecting the result of the duel.
In about half a hour the other boat made its appearance.

It moved slowly along, propelled by only a couple of oars.