The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-01-31

chamber. Rolf flung himself carelessly OIL a couch
Without noticing that the useful parsonage called
Boots stood ready to receive his commands. As
his silent humor was by this time, well known
through the whole house, when he threw out "a
leg, Boots thought it signal for him to do his du-
ty, and so anxious was he to show his zeal, that
Roif's boot was half off before he seemed TO know
anything of the mater. The moment, however,
he was aware OF the transaction, he gave the man
such hearty cuff, as sent him reeling to the other
side of the room, aud single stamp of his foot
cleared it of all intruders. Having fastened the
door, he INDUCED himself in an extravagant fit OF
laughter Loud and ing were the peals which,
contrasting so strangely with hisprevous tacilur"i.
ty froze the blood of every man, woman, and child
within the precincts of the Golden Eagle.
r f then went to bed, and slept soundy till a
late hour, when he arose and equipped himself for
the second act of the farce. Having unfastened
the door, he jumped again into bed, and rang the
bell violently. When a servant entered the room,
Rolf threw one leg out of bed, and called out,
breakfast" As soon the appalling sight ME.
his eyes, the horror-struck domestic rushed own
stairs, nor paused till he found himself in the kitch-
"What, in the name wonder,' exclaimed the
landady, sis the meaning of this uproar' You
come tumbng down in here as as i'm umber-Nip'
were at your heels.
talk not Of heels' calculated the servant; ~
say he has hoofs!"
"Who has boots, blockhead," demanded the
enraged landady. "Hast thou been at the bottle
already, sot; must beat this evil practice out of
you-a drunkard neglects everything. Up. BOBBY,
and see what the strange gentleman wants-don't
you hear how iuriously he is ringing' No one
rings in the Golden Eagle in that manner without
paying for it,"
81 will not hold converse with the enemy said
the terrified domestic.
"Dot! fool! you shall be well punishad for this
freak Go up INSTANTLY" she bawled to another
servant" and ask what the ge"teman wants.
The man obeyed; but by this time Rolf had both
legs hanging out of the bed, and his dog growled
from beneath it. The servant ran back, yelling
with alright II think you are all possessed this
morning; such conducts enough to drive woman
to distraction. Call in my husband"
Boniface appeared, and the matter was laid be-
fore him. 1t might well have dscomposed the
equanimty Of any host in the city to find pair of
unseemiy hoois in his very best bed; and, accord
ingly, his dsapprobation showed itself in his brist
ling hair, pale cheek; and chaterng teeth. "Heav-
en- grant me patience!"-exel elaimed the wife
"Are you also frightened by bug-bear' Go up
this mnment, Or"
81 am going. my love; am going, I only wait
to change my coat. and put Oh better vest, and
"Do you hear that, nincompoop!" cried the
wife, as another pealrang in their ears .'nff with
you this instant, before we are deafened with the
noise"
81 am going sweetest, but I must have all the
servan's with me. If our guest is the person
suspect him TO he. he has been accustomed to many
attendants" Ac cordingly the whole posse was
mustered. Boniface, in the humility of his heart,
wished to resign the post of honor but his troop
used such pressing arguments to induce him to be
their leader, that it was quite impossible to resist
them He therefore, stepped slowly on, followed
by the three WATERS the hostler, the stable
The party paused at the back of the door to take
breath. and there came another furious peal They
were just on the point Of running down stairs.
when the hostess thundeted out, "what are you
about there' Must come up'" Bonltace cast a
rueful glance at his followers which was as much
sto say, THAT will never do - A general groan
attested their apprehension of their weighty argu-
ments, and. driven to dispair the landlord boldly
threw open the door.
The stranger had now thrust out Of bed not only
two hoofs, but long black tall, which he whisk
ed about in paroxysm of rage; aud had anything
been wanting to complete their CONSERVATION, it
was supplied by Number Nip, who counterfeitng
the utmost degree of canine vocifera.on, sprang
toward the door. 1t was too much-the whole
troop faced about, and in their flight Boniface fell
upon the walters they the hosllers, the hostlers
on the stable-boy, who overset the scullion, and
they all rolled down stairs fighting who should get
first into the kitchen. Three stuck in the door.
way, but were quickly dislodged by their compeers
DeHihu, anu tHty All uOUeu iHtO tilt kitCHtu,
barricaded the door behind them.
CONSERVATION reigned in the inn from the cellar
to the garret. The guests were all ringing to
know the cause of the uproar. The landIady rail-
ed at the servants, who refused to leave their
trenchment; and Boniface prudently counteifeied
swoon, from which all the kicks aud cuffs bestow-
ed OH him by his active wife failed to recall him.
At length, snatching up tray aud excIaiming.
''Should he be the devil himself, he shall have his
breakfast, if he pays for it, this termagant boldly
marched up stairs.
On reaching the apartment, she found her guest
seated at table, waiting for breakfast, who. alter
paying her the compliments Of the morning with
gave courte>y, motioned her to set down the
repast She obeye1, and in doing so, glanced
under the lable; but nothing was to be seen
there except pair of very handsome unbooted