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Show A DRAWN BATTLE. 191 but that was a ' drawn battle' and don't count. Speaking of ' drawn battles' I can tell you one that beats that one all hollow. " Two fellows were mining over here in Galena Gulch, and they had a dispute about a girl, which resulted in a challenge. It was left to a meeting of the Miner's Court to determine the manner of fighting. The miners had no confidence in their courage, and it was decided that they should stand back to back, walk off fifteen paces, then right about face and forward march, shooting and continuing to shoot until one was killed, or their revolvers emptied. " At the appointed time they met and were placed back to back in the presence of the en- "tire population of the gulch. When the order was given to walk fifteen paces, they started off bravely. Upon reaching the line, instead of turning to face each other, they both walked as fast as their legs could carry them, clear THEY CONTINUED TO WALK. out of the country, probably thinking: " He who fights and runs away Will live to fight another day.' "Enough of burlesque duels," said he, "but I saw a funeral once that made an everlasting impression upon me. |