Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-12-31


enough 10 satate their hunger. lie sprung
TO Grindels chargers side, with high ooin
courtesy, and gently pushing aside the al
tendant squire, assisted him to dlsnount,
speaking a, the same time words OF heaf'-
fsl. welcome. The Knight of Mayenteld
replied, but there was something bold, as
suming, and cavalier in his :one; ana wheh
all were out Of saddle, ard entered the hail,
they sprung TO the tables aud attacked the"
goodly store, with an indifference TO hn-
doph, which he was lll-disposed to brook.
Grinde, without a word, had seated him.
self at the tables head, in Rudolph's own
place, and cheered his companions to ply
their knives and attack ihc poItly haCons,
as though ne were at his own board IN May
enfield, and these his hidden guests.
"By ny faith, sir Grindel," cried Ru-
dolph, standing near, "thou dost admin
lister the rites Of hospitality az faithfully as
though had delegated my place to thee,
and thou hadst not elected myself my
representative. And yet am full fain to
display my own proves as the host. and
lead these gentles to the charge: 50, If II
please thee, he thou the guest, and SIT
here in this seat Of honor on my right; while
] warran, thee thou shalt have nothing 10
complain of in my administration.
90 Set thee at rest" cried Grndell, whom
huge draughts began to warm care not
now To change, and it little matters Fill
up Fill up to the brim, and pledge me,
all, to our master Frederic, and The gay
plumed peacock* Of Austria -
Rudol phi, whose mind was engrossed BY
the contemplation of Grindel's insolence,
stood aloof with folded arms and scowing
brow, hall resolute TO rush from the hall,
summon his retainers. and eject at once the
daring jewellers, or force them to purchase
with bloody price the freedom they now
audaciously assumed. In such frame Of
thought, he did not note the toast proposed
by Grindel, to which the knights gave ,u-
multuous assent, and which they drank on
foot with stunning shouts, in trimming
bumpers. When they we,e seated again,
Grinde turned to him, and sueeringy ex-
claimed
Does it not sui. thee. Sir Rudolph, that
your brow is knilted-,his our toas, |; Now
BY ST. Francis, but this open rejection of
the Duke Frederic may chance to reach
his ear ="
Rudolph started from his position, and
advancing to the table, seized goblet. and
replied:
Snch tale to the Duke were foul and
shameful and THUS prove my friendly
heart; here's to the grea. Duke Frederic!
He drained the bumper TO the dregs and
added, with bold and fearless look on all
around. But this, pray ye, bear to him.
that Rudolph Of Werdenbefg, while he
does him homage, has seen those who serve
him. braggats of knghthood, too, whom he
would scorn to coun; his fellows :"
The fifty knights started from their seats
with oa,hs of rage. and laid each his
hand upon his sword while every scowl-
ing face was turned upon Rudolph. who me,
the fiery chances with unblenching cheek.
But Gr'ndel interposed-
MAY, nay. good friends. give over -
This clustering gentleman deserves your
pity rather. A truce! truce! Fair words
and deeds, for have a friendly boon 10
ask. Rudolph. we have heard that thou
didss bu, yesterday espouse the beau.eous
Linda OF Ha,zlngen. Shall We not hail the
bride of Werdenberg p
'"The bride the bride p shouted all in
rejoinder. Rudolph, with boiling blood,
sepied 10 Grindel--
"Thou art knight Of fame and honor.
Bias, not that fame aud honor now, by in-
suit to a woman !"
"The bride the bride :" reiterated the
company, now exhilerated with repeated
dranghts. Grindel, enrased, more slowly
answered.
~, might become the proud ,aIker, to
pass more kindly words. IN give thee
lesson in humility that may ,perchance drag
down that lordly look OF thine Know then
aint Grndel Of MayenfeId claims rule in
averdenberg, by commission Of Frederic Of
Austria, to whom rejoice. for thy snke,
that thou Dearest such affection. Pray :hee
noble sir, shall we gree. the fair Linda,
ao,r?"
Rudolph felt to his hearts core the pre-.
cipice on which he was standing.
81 pray thee pardon me, sir Grndel, for
I knew not that it had pleased the Duke to
relieve me Of the burden of my possessions
and bpstow them upon thee. do repen,
me of my refusal and go to see the lady
Linda htly arrayrd for the greeting Of the
new lord Of Werdenberg !"
lie bowed and strobe away while shout
of triumph over his fancied discontinue,
echoed through the hall. The senesci,al,
whe had listened with trembling anxiety to
the war of words fOllowed him unseen and