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 answer for himself; and immediately our hero presented himself before O'Rourke. Astonishment at first suspended the faculties of the preacher, but was soon succeeded by consternation and fear, and as Hamilton sternly regarded him, the impudence of the bully was totally overwhelmed by the dread of merited chastisement. Hamilton, however, abstaining from actual violence, coolly asked his uncle if he would leave the management of the man entirely to him? "That I will" my dear nephew: you know I sent for you for that very purpose."—"Then," said Hamilton, "you, Mr. O'Rourke, withdraw, until my uncle and I determine how to proceed." This command he very submissively and expeditiously obeyed. Having learned the details of O'Rourke's conduct;, our hero asked his uncle, whether he did not think a separation would be the wisest measure?