The Arkansas advocate., 1835-08-28
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From publication entitled Five Nehfs ar St Aibaus
 THE ELOQUENT THEE.

II E1 IaiLOSg OLIN | Il f1AILS. I PevereIl, when he left Lacy's proceeded at once to the Mayors house; but was overtaken by a crowd of persons, who were moving Unanimously along. lis curiosity was excited and he inquired ii:: li lia;el ls hap lpenecs He vas informed they had thief in custody, and were conveying him 10 be examined before his worship. Peverell worked his way inioihe middle of the crowd, and beheld a tall, athletic, gypsey y-looling youth, in the gripe of two constables; while, 10 his great surprise, he saw mine host fol- lowing close behind, vithsa loaf of bread under his arm, which if seemed the cnlpmt had stolen. The appearance of the delin- quent was such as attracted Peverell's at tention. His make was muscular. his step 1 firm, and his stature erect. His counten- anee was swarthy, and ovefhung with raven locks, which descended in natural curls down the sides of his face. His eyes were large, dark. and piercing, full of gloomy purpose and sulen desperation.
 On his upper lip he wore large mnsta- chios. There was a pleasing expression of benignity about his mouth, and his teeth were regular and of exquisite wilderness. His dress was tattered, and bespoke poYer- ty; but his mind and gesture were such as commanded respect. Even the rude rabble who were gathered around hmsand who are always ready te ihsalt.and defideziiifr whom the fanss of justice have caught even they looked on with silence. As the crowd moved slowly forwards, various were the coniectures that were hazarded. Some thought he was the nur- derer of the man whose body could net be found; some wondered whether he was a wandering knight in disguise; while others hinted that he might be a magician, and, now they had caught him, perhaps there would be no more coil in the abbey.
 They had now reached the house of his worship, and Peverell took the opportunity of speaking with him before he was enga- ged in examining the prisoner. He then informed him of the persons who were wait ing without to bring eulprit before his worship, and mentioned what appeared 10 be the remarkable quality of the accused youth.
 sd'll find his quality out, warrant, said his worship, "as you shall seel an you haye time to wait the examination
 Peyerel readily consented, and accom- panied his worship into the room where he usually gave andieneeson occasions of this kind. Being seated in his chair of state, with his clerk beside him, lie immediately poeeeded to business, by inqairing what was the nature of the charge against the prisoner.
 "An' fl shall please your worship reve- renee," said one of the constables, ssthis vagroom IS thief.n
 d thiefw rejoined his worship. s''AFhat has he stolen, and who is the aceuser
 Mine host now stept forth, and briefly stated that the culprit, after walking 10 and fro opposite his door, which as his worship knew was the sign of the Rose.--
 "Yes, Master Wintour,n interrupted the mayor, "I do know; and, moreover, know that mug of as geod ale may be had sastter the Rose as can be drank in St. A!ban's. But proceed"
 Mine host thanked his worship for his good word, and went on-"He walked several times up and down, as saids when anon. though he saw me on bench near, he snatched up this loaf irenl the fable and ran off win if, l ran after him, raised a hue and cry, and soon brought him back but while l was asking him few questions, he watched his opportunity. and darted off again with the loaf like greyhound. Ne followed, and devil of q chase Saving your worship's presence) he led us, over hedges and ditehes, up hill and down dale, before We could catch him. Atlast he ran into lane that had no thoroughfare. and then we secured him, and now here he Is 10 answer for himself.o
 "Aye, aye" said his worship, s.I see how 1t is he wanted his dinner, and was too lazy to work for it.-But we'll give him "a dinner. and supper. too. I'll warrant Then turning 10 the prisoner, Fhou naugh- ty yarIet," lie continued, awhat have you to say?''
 The cuEprii, who had renamed unno9ed during the whole of mine hosts deposition, looking with steady glance, first at the accuser and then at the mayor, now came forward with a deliberate step, and in answer to his Norship's question, simply pronounced the word "Nothing," in a hol- low but manly voice.
 ssFou have nothing 10 say, hay2o saidhis worship -"Noihing r said the prisoner. "And do you know that you will be whip ped, set in the stocks, and sent 10 prison r ."Yes!'' replied the prisoner. "What is your name?' asked the clerk. q have no name l lost 1t when forfeited my hones-