Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1838-09-27
THE DEAF MAN.

A young Parisian who went with uu-
merous party TO Lyons TO enjoy the pleasure
OF seeing the second city in the Kingdom
thus relates an adventure which he had.
we were lodging at the best inn, and
iound excellent company there. The even
ing before our departure, was in the
court yard abou. five o'clock, when man
entered, leading his horse by the bride.
Take care OF my horse," said he 10 the
servant.
we have no room for your horse,'' re-
piled the servant, "seek another stable"
THAT is right" said the man "I shall
take HIM OF you Tomorrow"
VI told you said the servant, that we had
no loom; our stable is full'
"Very well" replied the man "you look
IKE good boy, take care of my beast"
believe the man is fool :" said The bow
seeing the stranger walk towards the kitch.
en-; "w hat can he wish me to do with his
horse"
al think he is deaf, said 10 him. take
care OF his horse; will be responsible for
him."
followed the man 10 the kitchen. The
hostess made him the same compliment as
her servant; he replied he was much obliged
TO her, aud begged her not TO fatigue herself
by making such compliments, for he " as so
zeal That he could not hear cannon shot,
lie immediately took chair, and seated
himself near the lire, as il he was at home.
The hostess saw there was no means OF get ting
ria OF this man, who was determined 10 lake
slumber in his chair | went into The
Pariour, where | told the company of the
hostess embarrassment. They laughed At il
and above all, who did not believe that
should be The dupe OF the adventure Sup.
per was served, and our gentleman came
anu seated himself by the door; we asked
MIN 10 come to the table, and not make him.
sell stranger; he apparently thought We
wished tn put him IN the most disting uished
place, for he replied that he was too polite TO
put himself al The head of The liable
seeing II was impossible 10 make HIM
'e"' "s' IL was necessary 20 have patience
ne ale as much as four others, and When The
OIL was presented 10 him, he drew thirty
Genus from his pocket and threw il on the la
ole. lhe expense OF each one Of US was
much more; this they tried TO make him IN
derstand, but he always replied that he was
moi man 10 suffer others 10 pay his debts,
anu that he was much obliged 10 US, for
wishing to defray it; although he was full of
money, which he doubtless said because they
gave MN back his money in order that he
misht give more. Ia the mean time, he
maze bow and went cut leaving US burst.
ing with laughter. A minute after, the ser.
want came In and told me to defend my bed,
OF which this man had taken possession
we all went up; but he had barricaded the
door, and we knew that il was useless TO
knock at it. AS he spoke to himself we
listened.
GLOW miserable is my situation! said he
they try TO force my door open, and shall
not be ableso hear them; have no other re-
source but 10 watch all night with candles
burning, so as 10 be able to use my pistols il
they undertake 10 rob me.'
He had no trouble! passed the night near
the fire and willingly pardoned the man,
who appeared TO me so much to be pitied. -
He arose early the next morning, gave tbir.
~ cents for the expense of his horse, and
having mounted him he addressed me
81 ask your pardon, said he, for taking
your red One Of my friends, who had been
refused lodgings here, bet me 20 louis d'ors
that could not get accom- modsted; this sum
is worth being deaf for. AS to the rest. sir.
understand by conversation that YOU are
gong to take the steamboat: shall NEE. YOU
there, and shall beg you to accept good
breakfast 10 repair the bad night which you
have passed"
He hastily departed after these words. ard
left us much astoni-bed at the sang froid
with which he had played his part
TRANSLATED from The French