The Tried and the Tempted

"A FEW years ago, two young officers, while heated with wine, got into a quarrel. It is worthy of remark, by the way, that most quarrels originate when the parties are "heated with wine," as it is said.Lieut. T??, who had given cause of offence, and Capt. R??, who considered himself insulted, were, at the time the difficulty occurred, passing a few days in the city of New York, previous to going South to join their respective companies. T?? was (...)"

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