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 faithfully; but our crest fallen hero was in such agonizing pains, that he scarcely could speak. He complained of violent pains, and a great quantity of congealed blood had gathered on the place where he was wounded. I sent instantly for a surgeon, and assisted my friend in putting on his cloaths. The lady in the bed declaring that it was impossible he could remain in her apartment, we carried him into a coach, and saw him to his lodgings, where we committed him to the care of his servants.

We took the greatest pains to keep the whole transaction private; however, this was impossible; for it was circulated through the whole town the next morning. We received every where congratulations, and were obliged to relate all the particulars of that strange incident. The Baron was no sooner able to go abroad, than the Count received a challenge, in which the choice of arms was entirely left to his option; and he was generous enough to