Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-06-30

dous hurry, had left almost all their propertv
at his disposal; so he had no difficulty in find
ing what was requisite for his purpose
nancy complete change of dress. Ha-
wing hrst accoutred his lower man in militia
Ery guise, he tossed away his shepherds hat.
"ihGn nc replaced with huge helmet, ga
world too wide;'----he buckled a lone sword
to his side, threw a goodly cloak over his
shoulders, stuck two enormous pistols in his
belt, and putting on boots SO thick i'm the
soais and high in the heels, that they lifted
HIM up about half yard from the ground.
he fastened to them pair of those prodi-
glous Iingling spurs which were the fashion
OF the times. Thus accoutred, he forthwith
betook himself to the walls, and leaning with
pompous air OH his sword, he listened
coolly to the herald, who advanced to sum.
mon the village to surrender.
Friend said our hero, as soon as the
herald had concluded his speech, s:tell yo,rr
commander, that though have rot yet made
up my mind to surrender at all, | may posi-
bly, be induced to do SO, provided he agrees
to the three following conditions, In which
shall make no abatement whatever. First
The garrison must be allowed to march out
With military honouss; second, The lives and
property Of the inhabitants must be protec-
ted; third, They must be left to enjoy tho
free exercise of the Protestant rel;pion.',
The herald Immediately replied, that such
prcposterous conditions could not for mo,
ment be listened to; adding, that the garrison
was known TO be weak, and concluding :y
again demanding the instant surrender OF
the place.
'My good friend" answered the shepherd.
"do not be too rash, | advise you to inform
your general from them, that nothing but my
desire to avoid bloodshed could make me
think OF surrendering on any terms Whatever,
~ please TO add, that if he does not choose to
agree TO those have already stated, he will
gain possession of the town only at the point
of the sword for I swear 20 you, by the faith
of an honest man and q Christian, as well
as by the honour of gentleman, that the
garrison has lately received reinforcemenS
nc little dreams off,
SO saying, the shepherd lighted his pipe,
and pulled away with an air of the most con-
summatc nonchaiaace. Confounded by this
appearance of holiness and security, the
herald thought II prudent 20 return, and state
! to Gonsalvo the demands which had been
made. The Spanish general, deceived by
! this show OF resistance, and being unwilling
TO waste either men or time in reducing this
| paltry town, resolved TO agree to the condi-
lions offered; and, followed BY his troops. an
preached the gates. This ienient determi-
nation was announced by the herald to the
shepherd, who only vouchsafed to say in re-
! ply, 81 find your commander is a man OF
some sense" He then left the walls, let
down the drawbridge, deliberately opened
the gates, and allowed the Spanish troopsto
pour into the .own. Surprised at seeing no
one in the streets but strengthening feI.
low, whose caricature Of a military costume
hung upon him like patchwork, Gonsalvo
began to suspect treachery, and, Selling tho
shepherd, demanded to know where the gar
riSon was?
! elf your highness will follow mo | win
show you," answered the rustic,
| keep by my stirrup, Them, exclaimed
Gonsalvo, "aDd on the least symptom that
! you mean 10 betray me, l shall send bullet
through your heart"
agreed" said our friend. "FolIow me
Spanidrds! for / swear by the word of am
honest man and Christian, as well as by
the honou. Of gentleman, that the garrison
will offer you no injury"
lie then placed himself by Gonsalvo's
stirrup, and, followed by the troops, passed
through several silent and deserted streets
till at length, turning INTO narrow lane, he
stopped before mean-looking house, and
having prevailed on Gonsalvo to enter, he
led him into n small room, wi, ere Law his
wife with her little boy beside her.
"Noblc General" be said, pointing to the
former, ''this is Our garrison; and this" he
added, taking his son in his arms, "is the
reinforcement Of which told you.n
Aware, now, of the real state Of matters.
the absurdity and cleverness of tho trick
moved even Spanish gravity, and Gensalvo
gave free course to his mirth. Then taking
oil rich gold chain which decorated his
own person, he passed it round the neck Of
the infant.
Permit me to offer this mark Of nv
esteem" he said, good-naturedy, "for tho
valiant garrison Of Ogcrshenn BY the
hand OF soldier, envy you the possession
oi such a relnforcement and you must let
me present you with this purse Of gold foy
the use of the young recruit.
lie then stopped down and kissed the Do.