Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 170, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 July 1914 — Promptly Settled. [ARTICLE]

Promptly Settled.

Two officers once appeared before Gustavus Adolphus of Swedan to ask his permission to fight a duel, as one had grievously toßulted the other. "Certainly, my friends," said the king. "I will be present myself at the encounter.” On the day appointed Gustavus Adolphus appeared on the scene, accompanied by a sinister looking person, who proved to be the public executioner.. Pointing to the two combatants, the king said:. ■ "Yon see these two ipen? Immediately after their duel you will behead the survivor.” The two officers shook hands on the spot.—Pele-Mele.