M'Lellan would have brought his rifle into play and settled all old and new grudges by a pull of the trigger, had he not been restrained by Mr.Hunt.

That gentleman acted as moderator, endeavoring to prevent a general melee; in the midst of the brawl, however, an expression was made use of by Lisa derogatory to his own honor.

In an instant the tranquil spirit of Mr.
Hunt was in a flame.

He now became as eager for the fight as any one on the ground, and challenged Lisa to settle the dispute on the spot with pistols.

Lisa repaired to his boat to arm himself for the deadly feud.
He was followed by Messrs.