The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-12-11
DAILY CRESCENT.


Handing over l took hold OF the animal, anu
placed him on the straw at my ieet s,heb
tbsf he wore a handsome silver collar, on Whlch
he following words were tasiefqlly engraved:
"Rsyis--I belong 10 Sir Arthur Burnley, given
him by Miss Clary. 1,,.-,,. 80,
mn, 6alIovy traveller who had now taken his place
bv INV side was evidently either Swiss or Ger
man. and his name was Dermann. Tnflng as was
the mystery, it excited my curlositys and aier Two
or three hours pleasant conversation had established
a sort of intimacy between us, ventured to ask my
companion for an explanation
g II does not surprise me" he answered, " that
this collar should puzzle you; and shall have
great pleasure in telling you the story OF It's wearer
Bevs belongs me, but ii is not many years since
he owned another master, whose name is on his
collar. You will see why he still wears it. Here,
Bevis, speak to this gentleman"
The dog raised his head, opened his bright eyes,
and laying back his long ears. uttered sound
which might we'll pass fora salutatIon.
NJ. Demann placed the animals head on his
knees, and began to unfasten the collar.
Instantly Bevis drew back his head with a vio-
lent jerk, and darted towards the luggage on the
hinder part of the roof There, growing fiercely,
he lay down. while his muscles were stitfened and
his eyes glowing with fury.
You see, monsieur, how determined he is to
guard his collar; l should not like to be the man
who would try to rob him of it. Here, Bevls "
said he in a soft caressing tone, &c wont touch it
again, poor fellow Come and make friends p"
The greyhound hesltated still growing. AT
length he returned slowly towards his master, and
began to lick his hands his muscles gradually re-
laxed and he trembled like leaf:
There, boy, there" said M. Dermann, caress-
ing him" we wont do it again Lie down now,
and be quiet"
The dog nestled between his masters feet, and
went to sleep. My feow-traveller then, turning
towards me, began
village Of the Shetland the foot of the Grimse
My father keeps inn for the reception of travel
lers going to st. GOthard.
About two years since, there arrived at our
house one evening young Engshman, with
pale, sad countenance; he travelled foot, and
was followed by large greyhound, this Bevs,
whom you He declined taking any refresh
Tnents, and asked to be shswn to his sleeping
We gave him one over the common hall, where
all seated round the fire. Presently we
heard him pacing rapidly up and down, from time
to time uttering broken words addressed no doubt
to his dog, for the animal moaned occasionally,
if replying to and sympathizing with his master,
At length we heard the Englishman stop and aP
parenty strike the dog violent blow, for the poor
beast gave a loud howl of agony, and seemed as if
he ran to take refuge under the bed. Then his
master groaned aloud. Soon afterwards he lay
down, and all was quiet for the night. Early next
morning he came down, looking still more pale
than the previous evening and having paid for
his lodging, he took his knapsack and resumed his
journey, followed by the greyhound, who had eaten
nothing since their arrival, and whose master
seemed to take further notice Of him than tofrown
when the creature ventured to caress him.
About noon | happened to be standing at the
door, looking towards the direction which the
Englishman had taken, when | perceived dark
object moving slowly along Presently | heard
bowls of DISTRESS proceeding from a wounded dog
that was dragging himself towards me. | ran to
him, and recognized the Englishmans greyhound
His head torn evidently with bullet, and one
of his paws broken. | raised him in my arms and
carried him into the house. When 1 crossed the
threshold he made violent efforts to escape so |
placed him on the ground. Then, in spite of the
torture he suffering, which caused him to
stagger every moment, he dragged himself up
STAIRS and began to scratch at the door of the
where his master had slept, moaning at the same
time piteousy that could scarce help ping
myself. | opened the door, and with great
effort he got into the room, and looked about, and
not finding what he sought, he fell down motion
less.
81 called my father and perceiving that the dog
not dead we gave him all possible assistance
taking indeed as much care of him as though he
had been child, so much did we feel for him In
two months he was cured, and showed us much
affection we toundit, however, impossible to take
off his collar for the purpose OF healing up his
wounds. As soon as he was able to walk, he
would often go towards the mountains, and be alb
sent for hours. The second time this occurred we
followed him. He proceeded far as a part OF
the road where a narrow defle borders a precipice
there he continued long time, smelling and
scratching about. We conjectured that the Eng
lishman might have been attacked by robbers on
this spot, and his dog wounded in defending him.
However, no event of the kind had occurred in the
country, and after the stricteEt Search no corpse
discovered. Recoecting therefore, the man
ner in which the traveller had treated his dog
to the conclusion that he had tried to kill The
faithful creature. But wherefore This was a
mystery which could not solve.
Bevs remained with us, testifying the utmost
gratitude for our kindness. His intelligence and
good humor attracted the strangers who frequenied
inn, while the inscription on the collar and the
tai had IN tell Of him failpd Il, tbar
curiosity.
One morning in autumn | had been out to take
walk, accompanied by Bevis. When returned, .
found seated by the fire. in the common hall, a
newly arrived traveller, who looked round as
entered As soon as he perceived Bevis he started
and called him. The dog Immediately darted To-
wards him with frantic demonstrations of joy. He
ran round him, smelling his clothes and utterng
the sort Of sauaton with which he honored you
Just now, and finally, placing his fore paws on the
travellers knees, began TO lick his face.
Where is yonr master, Bevis Where is Sir
Arthur Z" said the stranger in English.
"' Monsieur said he, from what you tell me ,
venture to hope that Sir Arthur still lives. We
have been friends from childhood. About three
yearssince, he married rich heress, and this dog
was presented TO him by her. Bevs was highly
cherished for his fidelity, quality which uuhap-
PLY was not possessed by his mistress. She left
her fond and loving husband, and eloped with
another man. Sir Arthur sued for divorce, and
obtained 1t then, having arranged his affairs in
England, he set out for the continent, followed
only by his dog. His friends knew not whittier
ne went, but now it appears he was here last
spring. Doubtless, the presence of Bevis, ever
more recalling the memory of her who had so
cruelty wronged him, must have torn his heart
and at length lmpeled him to destroy The faithful
creature. But this shot not having been mortal
the dog, imagine, when he recovered conscious
ness, was led by instinct to seek the house where
his master had last slept. Now, monsieur he il
yours, and heartily thank you for the kindness
you have shown him.
About ten o'clock the stranger retired to his
room, after having Caressed Bevs who escortsd
him TO his door, and then returned 10 his accusom
ed place before the fire. My parents and the ser
wants had retired TO rest, and prepared to follow
their example, my bed being placed at one end of
the common-hall. While was undressing / heard
storm rising in the mountains. Just then there
came a knocking at the door, and Bevis began TO
gIowl. 1 asked who was there. A voice replied
Two travellers who want nights lodging |
opened small chink of the door 20 look out, and
perceived two ragged men, each leaning on a large
club. did not like their look, and knowing that
several robberies had been committed in the neigh.
horhood REFUSED them admission telling them that
IN the next village they would readily find shelter
lhey approached the door, as though they meant
70 lo5ee their way in; but Bevis made his voice
nearu IN so formidable manner that they Judged
II prudent TO retire. bolted the door and went 10
ped beVls, according to his custom Law down
near Inc threshold, but we neither of us felt in
quarter OF an hour passed. when suddenIv
ABOVE the waning oil the wind, came the loud shrill