Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1843-11-09
MISCELLANEOUS
4 n A D V E n T L r E
4 T w ATERLL Loo

''~SN4AoS was AdtoittS Ae1SSiJ
Napoleon and Wellington we're in then
ssgreat game" and each intently re-
garding the "moves'' upon the com
plicated and chequered field. Squad
ron after squadron bore down upon our
gallant infantry, as the big waves rise
and break upon her level shore, and
then retire in anavailing fury and dis
persing foam. Then followed the de-
vastating fire of artillery, rending our
brave and living masses in CORY ifs
sures, which were closed as soon as
made, or avoided by change Of atti-
tude; and then again came the fierce
rush of the horse-borne and enthusias-
tic foe, with cuirass and uplifed sabre,
to be as often repulsed by a steady fire
Of musketry, or checked or routed by
our own resolute and strong armed ca
valry. Confident in the strength Of num-
bers and the success of other days,
Napoleon departed not from his furious
and favorite system: md firm in pur-
pose as conscious of The untailing
means which he possessed for support
ing it, Wellington saw the devastating
havoc made upon his advanced battal-
ions, while he coolly despatched aid
de-camp after aid de-calnp from point
to point, from position to position, pre-
pairing for various consequences, rene
dying unfavorable aspects, availing
himself of casual results or fresh intel
ligence, until his whole staff had left
him. The directing spirit sat, appar-
emily as upon a review-eay, directing
his eagle glance over the field, as tho
penetrating the dense smoke which a.
rose from hard-fought encounters. and
distinguishing individuals among the
countless figures mingling in the bloc
dy conflict. The nd-glass was con-
stantly at his eye, and his favorite char
ger, "Copenhagen," seemed conscious
G. G.. , The importance of his good behavior
upon that momentous day.
A few PAGES in the rear of his Grace,
and mounted on a Flemish nag, sat an
unpretending looking young man with
a ruddy countenance, and in mautfi, de-
liberately contemplating the scene of
human strife, in which he took no part,
nor in which, from his demeanor, one
might CINE, was he deeply interes-
ted. He wore dark green surtout,
with drab trousers, and buff CATERS; a
hat of less dimensions than were the
fashion of the day, inclined over the
left ear, from under which, for it was
firmly fixed upon his head, some wiry,
sand colored hair just showed its edges.
In his hand he held stout cotton UNI
brella, with which he ever and anon e.
WINGED his dislike of the slightest cur
retting on the part or his horse by a
thump OIL the flank. Here was an odd
figure of "Peace and Quietness," in a
strange contrast to the surrounding din
of war and conflict. Occasionally he
would rise in his stirrups, as fresh
shouts of onslaught reached his ear, or
peals of thunder from a fresh quarter fix
edhis attention. Then settling downinto
the saddle, he would wait complacently
the result, Or with undisturbed coun-
tenance and amazing sang troid, the
course of stray shot, Throwing the
earth right or left ofhis person. Sud-
denly his Grace turned quickly round,
as though seeking somebody to whom
he would deliver an order, when his
eye rested upon the unmilitary person.
age whom we have described, it
then glanced in other directions, and
then returned to the daring but passive
spectator. "Who, and what are you, |
Sir''' inquired the commander, in
quick and authoritive accents. "Me,
Sir, "replied his companion out of arms,
bestowing a blow upon the flank of
his animal; 'my name is Jones. l am
travelling agent 10 Smith and Jenkins,
of Holborn, in the hardware line, p
Here was pause, during which the
Duke seemed for second, but a Sec
ond, to withdraw his mind from the
immense responsibility of his situation;
when the last speaker continued: :"
was at Brussels for orders, and under
stood there was to be Eght--so /
came to see it. arm rather thinking,
i'll don't mind, | shall have to pay for
this horse, which | have only borrowed
for the occasion. There pointing to
some scattered earth) that shot would
have spoilt my days pleasure; but |
shall see it out. g Mr.. Jones'" said
his Grace, want an order conveyed to
a certain position; would you serve
your country and oblige Inc by deliver
ering it''' "Oh dear, yes.n instantly
replied the bagnan, with another
whack ON the beast, 81 don't mind
going bit; what is it" Hereupon
the Duke pointed out the quarter, bid
ding him inquire for General , and