At the end of that time the Southerner was so thoroughly trounced that he was unable to continue the fight.
It was not long before Dewey had a furious scrimmage with another cadet, whom he soundly whipped.

He challenged Dewey to a duel, and Dewey instantly accepted the challenge.

Seconds were chosen, weapons provided and the ground paced off.

By that time the friends of the two parties, seeing that one of the young men, and possibly both, were certain to be killed, interfered, and, appealing to the authorities of the institution, the deadly meeting was prevented.

These incidents attest the personal daring of Admiral Dewey, of whom it has been said that he never showed fear of any living man.