9/16 I believe he's an infernal scoundrel." "Such are my impressions. But if that be his character, how can he be elected ?" "Oh! no one here knows another; and this fellow is a splendid swordsman, like all the Creoles, you know. He has used the trick to advantage, and has created an impression. By the by, now I recollect, you are no slouch at that yourself. What are you up for ?" "Captain," I replied. |