New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-11-18
TpE THREE GIFTS.


OF LION. M Lower Brittany, wido" Who mad
two sons each beautiful as the sunshine and
as r-h as they could desire. Though Nyho the
eldest was hat sixteen. ronyk ws two years
younger Tney had studied 80 hard. that there
was scarcely anything more tor them 10 learn at
home snd their mother. therefore resolved 20
send them 70 their uncle who lived in a distant
province IN order thar they might see the world,
as well as secure portion OF their uncle lnheri
,ancc before he died. Accordingly one day she
furnished each Of them with a new hat PAR or
shoes with silver buckles, purple cloth cloak 3
purse fai Of money aud horse snd then giving
ihem her blessing. sent them of 20 seek their
uncle.
The brothers were 80 wonderfully alike 10 per
son that 10 was dihcut to distinguish one from the
other by SIGHT but they differed greatly from
each other IN character TOnyk was pious and
charitable. awsys ready to help the poor and as
orgivinc as he sHectiouste. He could no
more keep money m his hand than ne could an
ger 10 hrs heart. Myiio. on the contrary never
gave any body more than their Just due, and. in
deed seldom did that without srumoling and chat
ierng. Il any one offended him. he was sure 10
DC revenged II he could and he was as selfish as
be vas misery and vlndctye. But these differ
ences had not Yet shown themselves 50 strongly
as % put the brothers AZ varisnce and they set
out upon their Journey in fine spirits, delighted as
young folks always are, st the thought OF seeing
strange countries.
The horses their mother had given them were
50 sw 1T, that in very few days they found them
selves entering upon region which produced
trees quite unknown 10 them, and gram such as
they had never before seen. As they turned into
a by road they saw an old woman sitting under
one OF those rude crosses which are 50 trequen, In
Brittany she sat with her spron over her face,
rocking herself backward and iorw ard. and sob
binC as II her heart would break. TOnyk stopped
his horse 70 inquire INTO the u her distress,
and when she told him she had just buried her
only sou, who had been the support OF her old age,
the tears stood in Touyks eyes But Mylio, who
was waiting few PAGES of. cried out, IN derision
Don't be tool enough 70 listen 20 the hrst
wilmer you meet the old woman only wants TO
cry purses out OF the pockets OF travellers
e Hush. brother, snsw cred Tonyk your cruel
words make her weep more bitterly. Do Mt you
see she is old and gray, like our dear mother -
Then leaning over his horses neck, and holding
out his purse he continued " Take this, my good
woman can DO nothing except to relieve your
wants God only can console you In your affection.
The woman took the purse, with thousand
thanks aud as she pressed her withercd lips 10
the young mans hand, she said
Ny good youth, since you have enriched me
now Tor lite you will not certainly refuse to receive
A gift from me in return. Within this walnut is a
wasp with diamond sting. Take 1t, and keep it
against the time OF need
Tonyk took the nut and thanking the old wo.
man. as gentleman should, went on his way
The travellers soon arrived on the borders OF a
forest, where they saw halt-naked chud, digging
into the hollow trees and moaning a melancholy
song. that sounded more sad than funeral hymn
Sometimes he would pause IN his work, and rub his
moor little frozen hands together while the loud
chattering of his teeth almost prevented them from
hearing the mouruful words he was chanting;
The COW hss her stall. and the sheep has his fold,
But for me there's shelter LIN cold, Oh lmcold
Tonyk was ready to cry at the sight OF SO
much suffering at so tender age, and he said to
ms brother
DOh M,lio. is II not terrible 10 see how that
poor chd Is suffering from this driving wind
tie must be very tender, then. answered My
Ito tor my part don hnd 1t so very cold
Because you are protected by good irieze
Jacket. and over that cloth coat, and over that
again your purple cloak but the boy Is almost
naked
Ion. he is used to 1t he IS Only poor peasant.
sI can't bear 10 see him SILVER. said TOnyk.-
So calling the little fellow 10 him he asked what
he was doing IN the woods
Il am seeking tor the beautiful dragon HES
which sleep In the hollow trees. answered the
boy.
And what do you mean 20 do with them, when
YOU get them asked Tonyk.
When / get enough will sell them IN the
village, and buy coat 10 keep me warm when the
sun does not shine.
How many have you already found
Only one said the child, holding up, as he
spoke little wicker age, in which was imprs
oaed beautiful insect " It'll wings of blue aud gold.
Very WE'LL will buy that one, said Tonyk'
throwing his fine purple cloak round the trembling
boy. Wrap your frozen limbs IL this warm cloth
aud when YOU say your prayers tonight WshA
Heaven for having sent US to your aid
The brothers continued their journey aud
though Tonyk at first felt the want Of his coat, a.
he rode Ia the face OF a biting north easter, YET
scarcely had they emerged from the forest, when
the wind tell the mist cleared away, aud the sun
began 10 break through the heavy clouds They
soon arrived at a more open country and as they
entered green valley through which murmured
a pleasant stream, they saw, by the waters edge.
an old man, clad in miserable tstters, and bearing
on his shoulder a beggars sllet AS soon as ne
saw the travellers he began 10 imPlore their assist
ance
What can we do tor you, father asked
Tonyk taking of his hat he spoke,out OF respect
70 the old mans years.
sAlas, nv dear little gentleman, said the beg
gar YOU see my gray hairs and wrlnked cheeks ,
am so old that my legs will no longer carry me,
and must die in this place, unless one oil you VIII
sell me your horse. OIL.
Sell our horses TO All old bone picker like you
exclaimed Myo. 81 would like TO see what you
can offer Tor them.
DO you see this hollow acorn p answered the
old man. II contains spider, which spins a"eb
stronger than steel. Let me take one oil your
horses, and | will give you IN exchange the spider
and the acorn.
Myo burst into loud laugh. Do you hear
that, Tonyk p said he did you ever know such
fool / will wager my silver buckles that you
mi ght ind pair Of ASS heels 10 that Old ielo"
wooden shoes, II you were 10 pull them on.
The poor man can offer no more than ne mas
replied fonyk softly. Then sighting from bis
horse, and advancing toward the old beggar he
said
Il will give you my horse, my good man, not
for the prce you offer but Tor charity sake. Look
upon him as your own, and thank Heaven, who
mas sent Us 10 your assistance.
The old man uttered a thousand oenedictions'
and mounting the horse with the youths assistance,
galloped Of into the woods Mylio, who had been
more incensed at each Of Tonyks gifts, now no
longer attempted 70 conceal his indignation.
Idiot ne exclaimed, you have reduced your
self % pretty condition by your folly / dare say,
you iancied that after you had stripped yourself OF
everything, would share with you my gold, and
my cloak and my horse bat you WI md your
SELF mistaken | hope the lesson Will DO yoq good
and teach you more economy In future
- am willing 70 learn from all good lessons,
brother" said Tonyk mildly. Il have no ides Of
sharing your goods so 20 your way ana % not
4is.urbe5 shonf ma I will follow YOU.