They are not quick to discriminate between foes and neutrals; and, to speak the truth, we are apt, in this part of the country, to look upon the two, at such moments, as the same.

You will judge, therefore, for yourself, of the risk you run." "I always do, Mr.Munro," said the youth.

"I can not see that the risk is very considerable at this moment, for I am at a loss to perceive the policy of your making an enemy of me, when you have already a sufficient number to contend with in yonder barricade.

Should your men, in their folly, determine to do so, I am not unprepared, and I think not unwilling, to defend myself." "Ay, ay--I forgot, sir, you are from Carolina, where they make nothing of swallowing Uncle Sam for a lunch.

It is very well, sir; you take your risk, and will abide the consequences though I look not to find you when the fray begins." "You shall not provoke me, sir, by your sneer; and may assure yourself, if it will satisfy you, that though I will not fight for you, I shall have no scruple of putting a bullet through the scull of the first ruffian who gives me the least occasion to do so." The youth spoke indignantly, but the landlord appeared not to regard the retort.