The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-11-14
Vol, Z. No. l6. Whole No. 1923.

strange contrast 10 the surrounding din of war and
conflict. Occasionally he would rise in his stirups,
fresh shouts Of onslaught reached his ear or sud.
den peuls Of from a fresh quarter attracted
his attention. Then settling down in the saddle, he
would wait complaccntIy the result, OF watch with
an undlsturbed countenance and Amazing sang froii
The course Of stray shot, fuuowing the earth few
yards left right of his person.
Suddenly his Grace turned quickly round as tho
seeking somebody TO whom he would deliver an or
der, when his eyes rested the unmilary personage
whom we have described; it then glanced in other
directions, and again returned to the daring but pass
i've spectator
'Who and what are you, sir :" inquired the COM
mander in quick authoritive accent.
''Me SIR replied his companion out OF arms, be-
slowing blow upon the flank Of his animal "My
name is Jones. am a travelling agent to Smith aud
Jenkins, Of Ilolburn, in the hardware ne.''
Here was pause, during which the Duke seemed
for second, but second Withdraw bis mind from
the immense responsibility of his situation, when the
last speaker continued
81 Brussels for orders, and understood there
was to be fight, so came to it. | rather
thinking if don't mind, shall have to pay for this
horse which have only borrowed for The occasion.
There" pointing to scattered earth ''ihat shot
would have spoiled my day pleasure: but / shall
see / OFT"
'Nr jones' said his Grave, want an order con-
veyed to a certain position, would YOU serve your
country and ob!ise me by delivering t!''
ooh dear, yes!'' instantly replied the bagman,
with another whack upon the beast. al don't mind
giving a Lit, what is it 80
Iiereupon the Duke pointed out the quarter, bid
ding him inquire Tor General-, and commune
cate TO him certain command .H
"But il is question whether he'll believe 1se,''-
observed the bag-m half douJngy. .-,,
''Take this ring" added the Duke, giving him
sgnet, and minute after the traveller was his
way amidst The battle, with order in which tie firm
Of Smith and Jenkins had no participation.
The Generals eye followed him as me escaped the
bullets, and took his than field,
and many hundred dead aud dying. In due time,
the effects of the order was manifest and the 'ser-
vice. was done Nothing ofihc ad-
yenturous bag man. The Duke made many inqu-
ries for "Mr JONES' but in vain, and he at eng,e
the conclusion of his having fallen with 9th
''good men and true"
Many years had elapsed when a servant at ApsIey
house announced the Of visitor ,one MIR Jones
The Duke happened TO he disengaged, and gave per-
MISSION Iof MIN 10 ehter ms presence Wnen WHO
should present himself but the "civi' hero Of Water
loo, who with scarcely any change Of costume from
that which was the memorable day, advance
ed, saying-''I am MIR Jones, if your Grace remem
hers trifliing service" al remember great and
pc sonal one my dear sir - said his Grace u,errup-
ling him, and shaking his hand, SHOW can
your"
"Why, am Of the 6Fm Of Smith ard Jenkins, in
the hardware line, and the honor Of Your patronage.
and Gov ernment patronnge''-
81 shall not fail TO myself in youi BEHALF
said his Grace; "but what became Of you immediate
ly after you delivered your order to General -
"Wby scarcely tell" said Mr. Jenes looking
up to the ceiling. sat first got into the corner
field among regiment-then over the hedge
among anoihcr-thcn into the warng reserve among
the French-,hen my horse w as kiiled-then back
again among a squire, while the fight lasted between
your horse soldiers and Bonapartes horse soldiers,
land yours beat fairly } and then got oat OF
CHARGE and 'hd up Bit and afler that was some
times in one place and sometimes in unother; butt
had nothing to do with The fight, aud SO didn't much
juin one side the other" .- a.a .l.--- Do
The Duke kept his word. If some Of the govern
ment clerks OF the present day, when they stir Tor
the hundrcdh time their winter Office fre, can find
leisure to examine their pokers they will find stamp
ed thereon, "Smhh, Jenkins ard Jones, Makers"
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