Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-08-29

speaking win Nun Deio'S hS "aS S"SaS>
examining the prisoner. He informed him OF
the persons who were waiting without to bring
a culprit before his worship, and mentioned
wha, appeared 20 be the remarkable quality OF
the accused youth.
IN find his quality out, l warrant said his
worship, "a. you shall see, an you have time 10
wait the examination
Peverell really consented, and accompanied
his worship into the room where he usually gave
audience on occasions Of this kind. Being seat
ed in his chair Of state, with his clerk beside
him, he Immediately proceeded 10 business, by
inquiring what was the nature oil the charge a
gainst the prisoner.
An it shall please your worship's reverence,
said one OF the cons,abes, this vagranti 'hiei'
a theft rrjoined his worship what mas
he stolen, and who is the accuser!'
Mine host now stepped forth, and briefly sta
ted tina, the culpri, after walking several times
10 and fro opposite his door, which, as his wor'
ship knew, was he sign OF The Rose
Yes. Master Wintour," Interrupted the
mayor. Il do know; and moreover know ,ha'
mug Of as good ale may be had under me nose
as can be drank it all St. Alban's, hut proceed
Mine hos, thanked his worship for his good
word, and wen on
IN, walked several times up and down, as |
aid
rs,r be sna,chcd I'D THIS loaf from fable, and
ran off xi,h il. I ran al er him, raised hue and
c,v. and soon brought him back; but while
was asking him few questions ne watched is
opnor,uniiy and dare ed off gain with the Loaf
lie p,ey hound Wesiolowed, and devil
of a chase (savns your ~orships presence) he
led us-over hedges and dilches, up hill and
down dale. before we could a'ch him. Atlss'
h. ran into lane that had no thoroughiare, and
then we secured him, and now here he is 10 an
swer foi himself
Ave, ave- said his worship. Il see how II is:
he wanted his dinner, and was TOO lazy TO work
for il: but wen give MIN dinner and supper
TOO. warrant Then turning 10 the prisoner
Thou nsugh,y varlrt, he continued. what have
you 20 say!'
The culprit, who had remained unmoved dur
inp The whole Of mine hosts deposition looking
wi a steady glance, first al the acouser and
then al the MAYOR, now came forward with a de-
Ebera,e step, and, in answer 10 his worship's
question, simply pronounced Tie word Moth
ing i'm a hollow buI manly voice.
You have nothing 10 say, ey?' said his wor-
ship
'No,hng!' said the prisoner, in the same tone.
sADd do YOU know that you viii be whipped
set in the stocks, and sent TO PRISON.
'Yes?'
sWhst is your name?' inquired the olclk.
u have no name, losiIt when forfeited my
honesty
What are you?' said his worship.
a man.
'Whai craft?
None
slow do you live?'
'Likr the rest Of the world-as well as can.
Where do you hve?
Here nov - to- morI ow, any where.
Really exc laimed his worship, waxing lit
lie ra,hful at what he considered the saucy
nv pretty rascal Perhaps you expect TO get
off by this device; bu, you will find out your
mistake
Il expect you will do your duty replied The
culpri,; and then suppose shall be imPrisou-
ed, whpt and set in the stocks
u undertake 10 promise you all three, rcjoin-
ed his worship; 'but first ! would fam know a
little more Of you. am fond Of original char
&C ers: and YOU seem 10 be one. What made
YOU seal this mans bread"
Want!
AYE, aye, tina, is always the ready plea; but
il you were in want, why not work and eat hon.
es, bread?'
Who will employ me? No one! The worlds
doors are shur against me-!
'Why did you not eat the loaf when you pur-
Ioi,ed it, you wanted i'?'
There are wants Of the SOUL replied the
you n, 'as well as Of the body; mine were the
former
Com. come quo'h his worship, this is ,ri-
fling with .az respect due to mine Office, in.
sis, upon knowing your name, tina, the clerk
NAV enter it 10 the deposition. What is your
name, sirrah"
George Wilson Have you aught more
with me ?
'On !" exclaimed his worship, in a tone Of
irony, what you have name, have you, when
you are pot to il | dare be sworn YOU have On
alias TOO. George Wilson alias wha' ? =,
leave answered YOU replied the prisone,
csln,ly hut proudly What further questions p
Nome said his worship. Take him to
prison
The constables were about 10 remove him,
when he put hem aside with a deliberate AR,
and addressed his worship -