The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-12-31

said Parson SIX or more articles OF WOODEN or
r fine linen clothing, or has borrowed six or
, more of his sermons.
Given under our hand and seal,
CUPID"
"See," said the man, as the parson return
ed the proclamation, " the judge is going to
give the signal to commence"
"Where is the judge ?"
The man pointed to high seat at the end
of the list,where sat a curly headed little boy
with wings and culver.
The little judge gave the signal of combat
by shooting an arrow into the middle of the
list, and the parson, seeing the action, turned
to flee, having before his eyes an indistinct
vision of several women rushing to combat,
when the judge recognised him, and command
ed him to be brought forward.
A dozen attendants seized the parson, and
bore him aloft through the midst of the as
sembly until they sat him down upon the
raised seat close to Cupids side. Cupid at.
fectionately tapped him on the shoulder, and
told him that now was the time, while he was
young.
"Do you call thirty young?" gasped the
parson.
"To be sure Quite young enough to be
married. Do you see that tall, red haired
| woman, fights so CALAMITY for you 4? See her
| antagonist has Just knocked out few of her
| teeth, but that will make no difference in her
looks, for they were false teeth. This is Miss
Puppet. She is fty-three, yet she calls her.
self young, So you see there is some hope
for you. But let US observe the battle"
Nay, let me co." expostulated the par
son.
"By no means, can we consent to that" re.
f,,,,n I'D I Al.
you. / had sent a committee to your house
after you, and as they reported that you were
not to be found, was afraid we should have |
to put off the tourney, but chance has thrown
you into our way"
air Of resignation, but presently started up
with enthusiasm.
Ha a good blow that Miss Puppet
culver, she will come f nth victorious vet"
"God forbid !" murmured the parson
"Ha! say you so? Why, | thought you
once said you had no preference But see
who comes here to fight with Miss Puppet.-
A lady authoress as live--and see for her
weapon she has a pen, and for her shield
quire of verse;"
Poor weapon and defence, I should say.
But what has Miss Puppet to fight with, for l
see nothing"
{" Her long, shining forefnger serves her
for lance" answered Cupid. eff that is
broken, she will use a small-sword called SLAM
der, and for the shield she has her own impu-
ience. Lo our authoress is already put to
flight. That Miss Puppet has too perfect ;
weapons. | will command that she use the 9
same as her antagonist
Cupid gave the order,and many more were +
to try their fate. One fought
with Envy, another with Hatred but what Z
ever was the weapon used, Miss Puppet con-
luered. She proved herself in little while q
superior to all others in the use of Envy, Ha-
red, Malice, and all uncharitableness.
There was then a cessation of hostilities
doubted champion. Three times the herald
made call for new combatant, but the call
vas UNDECIDED. Miss Puppet already turned
Ter eyes in triumph upon the trembling par
on, and Cupid whispered to him:
~ shall be obliged to proclaim her victor,
o be ready, sir pastor, to surrender your
eart with good grace"
"Do not condemn me to such fate p cried "
he parson in agony. a
"Do you then hate this woman? Now by II
ny culver, l like you, and will try to help
ou. Choose any one to be your champion 81
gainst Miss Puppet and she shall fight for o.
GU. The kingdom of love is arbitrary, and
can command any one to the lists" K
The parson looked around. W
L" l find that am not as careless of love as
thought" he bushingly said and he pointed
, beautiful girl, who was calmly Observing -
ne lists as spectator Y
Thus it often happens" said Cupid
Love is often unfelt until some trivial cir P
makes its presence known. You Y
ave made good choice, parson, for Miss G,
Worthy is a beautiful creature. | sincerely W
ope that she will conquer Herald, summon
liss Worthy"
The astonished girl was dragged forward, e.
nd commanded to don her arnor. II
Nay, came not here to fight, so let me
o. This is too public place" ii
"But will you refuse the reward of vcto- re
y? Ha that blush tells me that you would +
ot So command you to put on your ar ii
lor."
My lord Cupid, l am not fitted to con- =
end. lack the necessary qualifications" +
What =? have you never given this man n
tx bands, or pairs of stockings" b.
emo" il
Have you never borrowed six sermons ?" tt
~ confess that have but took them to !,
cad, not to gain favor by pretending to read 81
hem" u
$50 much the better. You lack no quail
cation. And now, fair maiden, what armor u
7ill you choose ?" II !,
eff it must be so, my shield shall be my
wn fair Fame. =
"And your spear?" r
"That shall be Wit"
{" So let it be. And now stand out in the
middle OF the lists while Miss Puppet takes
Jig shield which you so CALAMITY flourish, call
ou it Wit? Mo- 1t is of a baser metal, I
allied Ribaldry--thought by some to be the &c
anne, but easily detected by others. Why do o,