The Litchfield County post., 1828-03-27

powder would be in great demand, he was OveTjoyed at the news, and handled the before despiSed hoofS, as if they were shod with gold and studded with nails of silver. He lugged out the whole assort- ment of tails, and entreated Rolf to take his choice.
 With the countenance of immoveable gravity, Rolf examined and criticised them, and at length chose one of jet black hue, with hoofs to suit. The rejec- ted tails were laid carefully aside. Rolf'S offered payment was declined and the butcher, slipping dollar into his hand. begged his interest with Dr. Addlebrain, Rolf gave him a patronising nod sand, having packed his purchase, he took it up, drew his cloke over it, and walked de- llberately away.
 Sounds of mirth.and revelry were still heard at the inn of the Golden Eagle, when Rolf knocked loudly at the door, and the noise brought out the portly land- lord and some of his satellites. The noble bearing of the student, his free and manly air, impressed his host with the conviction that this new guest was one of Fortune's favored sons, and already in imagination he fngured the ducats which he hoped would be transferred from the strangers pocket into his own. Snatching up two wax candles, he stepped before the youth, and ushered him into a handsome apart ment, offered to disencumber him of his cloak. Rolf waved him off with a haugh- ty air, and, in deep and solemn tone, pronounced the word-supper.
 The ,obsequious landlord disappeared, and soon after. returned, bearing lordy dish of smoking viands, and followed by two domestics loaded with other delica- ces. While the servants arranged the repast, Rolf patted his dog, bestowed on him one or two mutterel monysyllables of notice; and when all was announced to be ready, he placed himself at the table, waved his hand and said sternly, " Be- gone 70 Boniface looked at the servants, and the servants at him; but there could be no disputng with one who seemed ac- customed to command, and without loss of time they all retired.
 As soon as the room was cleared Rolf directed his attention to the repast, to which he did ample justice he then gai- ly quafed the generous wine, and finished this first act of the farce by smoking ci- gar. At the sound of the bell, the obedi- ent landlord started into the room. Rolf gave long loud yawn, which was enough for the observant Boniface, who taking a pair of candles, marshaIled his silent guest
 into a connections ed-cham Der. Rolf flung himself carelesSly on a couch with out noticing the useful parsonage called Boots, who stood ready to receive hi com- mands. As his silent humor was by this time well known through the house, when he threw out leg, Boots thought it sig nal for him to do his duty; and so anxious was he to show his zeal, that Rolf's boot was half off before he seemed to know a. ny thing of the matter. The moment, however, he was aware of the transaction, he gave the man such a cuff, as sent him reeling to the other side of the room, & single stamp of his foot cleared it of all its intruders. Having fastened the door he indulged himself in an extravagant fit of laughter. Long and loud were the peals, which, contrasting so strangely with his previous taciturnlty, froze the blood of every man, woman, and child within the precincts of ihe Golden Eagle.
 Rolf went to bed, and slept soundly till a late hour, when he arose and equipt him. self for second act of the farce. Hav- ing unfastened the door, he jumped again into bed, and rang the bell violently. When servant entered the room, Rolf threw one leg out of bed and cried out breakfast As soon as the appalling sight met his eyes, the horror struck domestic rushed down stairs, nor paused till he found himself in the kitchen, the door of which he boulted behind him. 'What' cried the astonished landlady, 'is the meaning of this uproar! You come tumbling in here as if Nimber-Nip were at your heels.' 'Talk not of heels! ? ejaculated the servant; I say he has boots ? 'Who has boots, block head ? demanded the enraged landlady.-- 'Hast thou been at the bottle already, sot l must beat this evil practice out of you-- drunkard neglects every thing. Up, booby, and see what the strange gentleman wants-don't you hear how furiously he is ringing? No one rings in the Golden Ea- gle in that manner without paying for it. q will not hold converse whh the enemy said the terrified domestic. 'Dolt fool you shall be punished for this freak. Go