The Cadiz sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 184?-1851, 1850-08-21
AIclbiades' Banishment- HIS Beau
tiful Wife and His Death.

AT The close of summers day might have
been seen, many years ago, a man walking
pensiVely along the banks ofa small stream
IN Phrygia. His noble and commanding ap-
Ipearance, we'll knit brow, manly form, dark
and piercing eye, stamped him as one of Ma
lures noblemap, while his rich and luxurious
dress denoted rank and station. He walked
along, seemingly wrapped in thought; some-
times, as If TO rid himself Of gloomy feelings
he qulckened bis pace, but soon, unable To-
overcome them, relapsed into his former mea
suerd tread. That man was Alcibiades, toss
ed by the tide Of popular ingrai'ude on the
burreh ard Inhospinb!e shores of Phryga,
driven into exile by the people whose idol he
had been. His walk ended at his castle.
The door opened, and servant advanced TO
inform him That his evening meal was ready.
His master with an impatient gesture of The
hand, waved him away, and slowly followed
him.
Alcibiates entered The castle, end was ush-
cred inIo room Of accurate proportions, fur
nlshed most comfortably and tastefulIy. Al
the upper end Of the room was round table,
covered with delicate and delicious food
There were also large vases filled with water
of crystal clearness, and pieces Of ice floalcd
| in the water. There were also vases of wine
cooled in the same manner; and in one beau
Iiful golden vase was costly VINE, most q,
greeaby peIiumed.
Reclining on couch was beautiful wo'
man. Her age was twenty seven, but one
would hardly believe, judging by her np
penrance that she had passed the limits Of
youth. The figure was graceful in the ex
treme, and white tulic, that fell in grace
ful folds TO her feet, confined al her waist by
broad white sash, bat partially concealed
the free but graceful movements of her roun
ded 6guTc. Her hair was adorned by golC
grasshopper. Ii was an ancient belief among
the Greeks that they had common origil
with these. insects. In her ears we're large
gold hoops, fastened by large, pearls OF uncom
!, mon beauty, and from the back of her heat
flowed large white veil.
! This was TimandIa, the wife of Alcibia6es
She was silent as if asleep Alcibiades ad,
vanced toward the couch on which she wa
declining, took her hand, and pressed it 10 hi
lips. This effectionate greeting aroused her
and she spoke words Of love and welcome
A servant appeared with basins of water.-.
They washed and anonled themselves, an,
then rcclined at their ease, preparatory I,
the enjoyment Of their fourth meal
In few moments confused and solemn
sound was heard, as Of an approaching army
The earth :rembled, as if at the thoughts q
what was 10 ensue. Alcbiades started fion
his scat, seized a spear, and hastencd to th
door lie looked out and gazeG in vain. Go
the darkness of night obscured the sJrroun
ding objects; but still The suen sounds grey
nearer and more near. Alcihiades knew no
what TO think or do. He had no soldiers
and the few trusty followers who rename,
were insufficient to defend The castle. AL
cibiades retired to his room, and there, in
vokig the aid Of the gods, girded himself u
, if for war While thus occupied he heard
tremendous shout, aud at the same ins,an
> the room was filled with flames aud smoke
He rushed to the door. Timandra. in offiigh
clasped him in her arms. He said, altman
dra, fear not, all is well.' He then rushe,
forward and smoke wrestling his prog
ress, and destroying oil that was once beauti
. full.
As he appeared at the door, another 6erc
shout arose from body of men, armed wit
! spears and slings, who surrounded The castle
: Alcibiades called to bis servants, and, bran
dishng his spear, pierced The crowd. Soo
his weapon was dyed with human blood
: Javellns fell thick and fast about him. A
6rsi he needed them not, bat a, last he fell
pierced with wounds. His enemies surroun
ded him, aud he was soon at rest.
: The Sparians wished 10 carry his body l.
, their city; but TiTanda begged so earnesiI
for his remains, that they consented, move
by her touching appeals.
Thus died Alcbiades,, one Of Athena
greatest Generals.