The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-01-07
CHAP TER II.

CHAPTER II.
Philip stalked majes,icay through the snow
covered streets, where as many people were still
visible asin the nipple OF the day. Carriages were
rallng in all directions the houses were brilliantly
lighted Philip enjoyed the scene--he sang hi,
verses at ten o'clock, and blew his horn Justify in
the neIshborhood Of st. Gregory's church, with
many thought on Rose, Now she hears me-
he said to himself; nov she thinks on me, and
iorselS the scene around her She won't fail me
al Twelve O'Clock at the church door. And when
he had gone his round, he always returned TO the
house again, and looked at the window. Some
times he saw female figures ut it, and his heart
quick al the sight; sometimes he fincied he saw
Rose herself; and sometimes he studied the shld-
ows thrown on The window-bnd TO discover which
OF them was Roses and 10 fancy what she was
dong TWAS certainly not very pleasant employ
ment to stand in frost and snow aud look up at a
window curtain; but what care lovers for frost and
snow' And Waterman arc as fry and romantic
lovers as ever were the nights and paladng of an
clent ballads.
lie felt the effects of the cold when, at eleven
O'Clock, he had TO set out upon his round. His
teeth cha,iered; he could scarcely call the hour or
sound his horn. lie would fam have slipt into
some tavern to have warmed himself at the fire.
extraordinary figure met him-a man with black
hall-mask on his face, enveoped in fire coered
sken mantle, and wearing on his head magni-
cent hat turned up at one side and omamented with
number of high and waving pumes
Philip endeavored to escape the mask but il,
VAN, The stranger blocked up his path, and said
Ella! you're jolly fellow; YOU are my buck, and
| like your phizlm- phzmig-confound the word
like your phIzhominy amazingly. Where are
you going, eli
10 Mary sncot, replied Philip, u am going
to call the hour there
Good" answered the mask. I'll hear yon do it;
III 20 with you. Calling hours must be capital
lun-no such jolly luck in the day tine. Come, tip
US the save, and do it well; for, mark you I'm
Judge of music DO you sing wel?'
| Philip saw that his Young companion was in q
humer for n joke, and answered. sing better o.
yer cup of ale in chimney corner than up to the
knees in snow
They had new reached Mary street, aud PHILIP
sang and blew the horn.
'lla! that's but Il poor performance exclaimed
the mask, give MT the horn! I'll watch you
with snch siave, you'l holf die with delight
Philip yielded to the masks wishes, and let him
sing the verses and blow. -Four or five times all
was done us if The stranger had been Waterman
all his life, lie dilNted most cIoQuently on the
joys of such an occupation, and made Philip laugh
at the cyravagance Of his praises His spirits
had evidently owned no small share Of their saliva
toa to an extra quantity orchamPlgnc, and Phiii,
WAS hardly surprised at MS next proposal.
IN tell you what, my friend, I've great fancy
| To he Waterman myself for an hour or two. Give
mo YOUR great coat and widc-brimmcd hat. aut
take my domino. Go into an inn and take II bottle
at M eNDen,e; ana when YOU have finished it,
come again aud give ne b0ck my nasNinsgear.-
You shall have couple OF dollars for your trOuJlG
! Gone.
! Bul Philip would not consent. At last however
at the sOliiulons Of the mass he entered into terms
! He agreed (or one hGl-Eour 10 give up hi, watch
manshlp, which would be until half past cIcycn.--
Exactly at that time the stranger was 10 como IL
the great door of st, Gregory's and give back The
greut-coat, horn, and staff taking back his owl
silk mantle. ha, and domino. Philip also told hin
the streets in which he was 10 call The hour. hnC
in the dark part Of the town the change was aiiac
ted. The mask looked Waterman To life, whiIC
Philip was completely disguised with the haf.maSg
tied over his ince, the bonnet, ornamenied with d
buckle Of brilIlans, on his head, aud the red silk
mantle thrown gracefully round him. When he
saw his companion commence his walk he began
to fear that he had gone too far in conserving Il
his wish lie therefore addressed him once more
Il hope sir, you'll be very steady while You I'll
my place; for if you so beyond my bounds, OF
misbehave in any way, it must cost me the sua-
ton
'IIallo.' answered the stranger, What's the
meaning of that! DO you think don't know my
duty OF with You this monet orr III put you into
the cage Pretty fellow giving advice to watch
man, OF say
The new guardian Of the Streets walked onward
with all the dignity becoming his Office while Phil
ip pursued his way TO n tavern, where he intend
to regae HIMSELF and thaw his half frozen limbs
over glass Of ale.