Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-01-03
WHOLE NO. LEG.
A PIECE OF LEGAL ADVICE.

advice. To visi. Rennes without get.
ting advice appears impossible 10 a
Breton. This was true at tie latter
end ofthe last century, iust os j. is at
present. and especially among the
country people, who are iimid and
cautious race.
Now it happened one day that, a
farmer named Bernard, having come
to Rennes on business, bethought him
self that as he had a few hours to spare,
j, would be well to employ them in
getting the advice Of a good lawyer
lie had often heard OF Monsieur Potter
de la Germondaie, who was in such
high repute, that people believe law
suit gained when he undertook their
cause. The countryman inquired for
his address, and proceeded 70 his house
in Rue St. Georges. The client, were
numerous, and Bernard had to wal,
some time. At length his turn arrived,
and he was introduced. M. Potter dc
la Germondaie signed TO him to be
seated, then taking off his spsctacles.
and placing them on his desk. he re-
qucsted to know his business.
"Why, Mr., Lawyer; said the ,fafm-
er. twirllng HI, hat, IL have heard so
much about you. that, as hsys come
TO Rennes. | wish to take The opportu-
nifty Of consulting you" .,a.m..
81 thank you for your confidence,
my friend you wish TO bring an ac-
ton, perhapsf' .. ' : !. -
IAN action oh, ! hold that in alb
horrence! Never has Pierre Bernard
had word with any one"
"Then 10 it a settlements division
ofproperty, .
Excuse me, Mr.. Lawyer; my fam
ily and ] have, meyer made a division.
seeing that we all draw from The same
we'll, as they say"
"Well. is it to negotiate 4 purchase
or a sale'"' -,
"Oh, no I arr rei.her rich enough
TO purchase. nor poor enough to sell
"will you tell me, then, what you do
wan, OF me ~ said the lawyer, in sur
prise. D."
"Why, have already told you, Mr.
Lawyer" replied Bernard. IL wan,
your adviee-for payment Of course.
as ! am well able to give it TO you, and
I don't wish to lose this opportunity"
NJ. Potter took a pen and paper, and
asked the countryman his name.
Pierre Bernard" replied the latter,
quite happy that he was at length un'
derstood.
"Your age" a."
Thirty years, or very near it,"
"Your voca,ion," T. ...
My vocation Oh, that means
what do am farmer"
The lawyer wrote two lines, folded
theypaper, and handed il to his strange
clicr; .-.u
"Is it finished already Well and
good. What is the price of that ad-
vice, Mr. Lawyer
Three francs !"
Bernard paid the money, AMI took
his leave, delighted that he had taken
advantage Of his opportunity.
When he reached home, il was four
o'clock; the journey had fa,igued him,
and he determined TO rest himself the
remainder Of the day. In the mean
time the hay had been two days cut.
and was completely saved. One Of the
working-men came to ask if j, should
be drawn in
What, this evening p exclaimed
the farmers wife. who had come IN TO
meet her husband. "It would be pi.y
to commence the work 90 late, since 1t
can be done tomorrow without any in
convenience. The man objected that
the weather nigh, change /; that the
horses wete al ready, and the hands
idle. But the farmers wife replied that
the wind was in good quarter. and
that night would set in before their
work could be completed. Bernard.
who had been listening 10 the srgp.
meni, was uncertain which way 10 de
eide, when he suddenly recollected that
he had the lawyers advice in his
pocke,
"Wait minute" !" hc exclaimed 81
have nn adyice-and famous ono too
that paid three francs for II ought
20 tell us what TO do Here, Theresa.