"Well, if that's the way you feel about it," replied the lieutenant,
"I'll help you as best I can. I'll stay here to-night and go along to see
that you get fair play."




CHAPTER VIII.

THE DUEL.


It was hardly light when Chester, who had been unable to close his eyes,
aroused Lieutenant Anderson. The two finished dressing before rousing
Hal, thinking to give him all the rest possible before waking him up.
Finally Chester shook him by the shoulder.

"What's the matter," muttered Hal drowsily. "Time to get up already? I
just went to sleep. What's up? Oh, yes, I remember now. I'm to fight a
duel this morning. All right, I'll be ready in a jiffy."

"How did you sleep?" demanded Chester, as Hal was dressing.

"Fine. Never slept better in my life."

Lieutenant Anderson approached and laid his finger on Hal's pulse.

"You'll do," he said quietly.

"I haven't any nerves, if that is what you mean," said Hal with a smile.