I don't care what they say.

The man that saved me--who was his enemy--from ruin, will have my vote." They accordingly proceeded towards the court house, and on their way Hycy addressed him as follows:--"Now, Bryan, in order to give your conduct an appearance of greater generosity, I will pretend to dissuade you against voting for Vanston, or, rather, I will endeavor, as it were, to get your vote for Chevydale.

This will make the act more manly and determined on your part, and consequently one much more high-minded and creditable to your reputation.

You will show them, besides, that you are not the cowardly slave of your landlord." It was accordingly so managed; the enthusiastic gratitude of the young man overcame all considerations; and in a few minutes Major Vanston was declared by the sheriff duly elected, by a majority of one vote only.
It is no part of our intention to describe the fierce sensation which this victory created among the greater portion of the people.

The tumult occasioned by their indignation and fury was outrageous and ruffianly as usual; but as the election had now terminated, it soon ceased, and the mobs began to disperse to their respective homes.