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 *timer, satisfied that his identical friend was now by his side, alive and well, before he thought of entering on the particulars of the report, or it's foundations, somewhat impressed with the apprehensions of his sister, that a fatal quarrel had taken place between Hamilton and Hamden; "poor Hamden," he said, "was an amiable and accomplished man, and I lament his death." "Death," said Hamilton, "I do not think his wound is dangerous." "I am surprized, my dear friend," said Mortimer, "that being to have such an encounter, you did not apply to me." "How could I?" said the other, "when it was so unexpected." "Did you fight with sword or with pistols?" "First sword, and then pistols." "Did you wound Sir Edward with a ball?" "I wound Sir Edward," said Hamilton, "what do you