I now demand that satisfaction to which I am entitled, and I herewith
inform you that I am ready at an hour's notice to meet you at any point
outside the city most convenient to yourself.
Immediately upon your reply my friend Mr. T. B. Fitzpatrick will wait
upon you and arrange the details. I name Major Thos. C. Yancey of
Virginia as my second in the field.
I have the honor to remain
Your obedient servant,
GEORGE FAIRFAX CARTER, _Late Colonel C. S. A._
"Suffering Moses!" cried out Fitz. "You are not going to send that?"
"It is sent, my dear Fitz. Mailed from my office this afternoon. This
is a copy." Fitz sank into a chair with both hands to his head.
"My object in sendin' for you both," the colonel continued, "was to
be fully prepared should my antagonist select some early hour in the
mornin'. In that case, Fitz, I shall have to rely on you alone, as
Major Yancey cannot reach here until the followin' day. That was why
a prudent doctor might be necessary at once."
Fitz's only reply was to thump his own head, as if the situation was
too overpowering for words.
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