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As the appointed hour was fast approaching, it was proposed that we should enter the race-ground at a point close to the stand-house a measure which would save us a ride of nearly two miles, over a broken road; at which distance there was an open entrance into the race-ground.
The parties were to meet at the stand-house, in the race-ground, which lay at about an equal distance between Castle Connor and the town of T . The hour appointed was half-past five on the next morning, at which time the twilight would be sufficiently advanced to afford a distinct view; and the weapons to be employed were PISTOLS M'Creagh having claimed, on the part of his friend, all the advantages of the CHALLENGED party, and having, consequently, insisted upon the choice of 'TOOLS, as he expressed himself; and it was further stipulated that the utmost secrecy should be observed, as Fitzgerald would incur great risk from the violence of the peasantry, in case the affair took wind.
I saw that no consolation of mine could soothe her grief, so I turned and departed; but as I rapidly traversed the level sward which separated me from my companions, now considerably in advance, I could still hear the wailings of the solitary mourner. As we approached the stand-house, it was evident that our antagonists had already arrived.
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