“My Lord: I am not anxious to have a quarrel with you, and I believe you will admit that the courage neither of myself nor any one of my family was never called in question. I really regret that any serious misunderstanding should arise between us, from this mere play upon words. I trust, therefore, to your Lordship's good sense, and good feeling, not to press me on this occasion.
“I have the honor, &c, “Henry Hartley.”
Lord Cumber to Henry Hartley, Esq.:—
“Sir: I never doubted your courage until now. I have only to say, that I beg an answer to my last letter.
“I have the honor, &c, “Cumber.”
Henry Hartley, Esq., to Lord Cumber:—
“My Lord: Your Lordship will find it in my last but one.
“I have the honor, &c, &c, “Henry Hartley.”
Lord Cumber to Henry Hartley, Esq.:—
“Sir: I beg to say that I shall be in Castle Cumber within a fortnight from this date, and that you shall have early and instant notice of my arrival.