The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-10-29
a. NIGHTS RIDE.
: A THRILLING ADVENTURE.
BY r. W. HAYDEN.

"Come boy, pu, spurs to your horse and
ride fast. or ih" gathering storm will be
upon us in all its fury before we reach
shelter; and il mist ks not. we are not
far from the black Forest 'nn."
AYE. sir Knight replied the page who
roie by the sid" OF the first speaker. WHO
was powerful knight mounted on large
war horse. Il have heard strange stories OF
this same Inn. and INV many weary
traveller has sought rc!ugr under its root,
but have never been heard oi after. Me-
thinks | should lear tn tarry there over
night = ai ll.. ..5rt
..T..k'st Of fear boy. to me. Malcolm.
surnamed the fearless. | who hav" never
known what i, was 10 fear-l who have
fought hand 10 hand with II score Of Sara
CO., dogs on the bloody fields of Palestine!
But by my patron Saint. made them bite
the dust -,hen talk no more Of fear 10
me-"
Nov methinks see light glmmering
through the lo.t, trees. aud il remember
,ightlt is near the Inn" replied til" page.
"W ell. my faith. am right glad for |
would break our fast. which has lasted
since early dawn. 'aa,p.a rs a'
."What. my noble Knight. il the Inn lie
full. and W. find 10 accommodation. but
Aaveato continue our journey?" Z rtt al
..By the head of Saint Peter. | will tar.
ry There over night il IlilIerbra,d the tr-
rihie and his hand, are quartcrrd within
its wallis" oi .a 80 ltaG ,t et
AT this moment the travellers rod" up to
shagdoor Of the Inn. - Dismour ting they
gave their horses TO the groom and e'lt"r-
ed ihs house, where seated before large
fire spt two men in close conv"rsation.--
The first was the landlord who had anex-
ression none the ,nnst tayoralle; the So
cond was man of large proportions.
dressed as hostler; but there was lofty
daring in his face and appearance which
belied his dress aad calling. The landlord
rose Ia receive them. and with II svco>
phait,c s,ni'e welcomed them to the Black
Forest Inn. e3 asha
t"Will you tarry here 10 night. or will
you pass through the forests" said the
lshalnrd. 3 j1aa a.f !s a2af
mo. by the mass, no! ! have ridden
fsr enough to-day. and require rest and
entertainment" "a q 81 E-aal
c.Talk.st thou Of riding through the
Black Forest on such night as this. Brr.
nsrd? wager a thousand thslers that
there is not Knight in all Germany
woihd run the hazard. No. not even were
the lie Of his lady love at stake. infested
asst u by ths terrible IIilderbranl aud his
band, said tho hostler. with look Of
seorg nj tue knight .ai % is tit1I
..'dis false, thou craven coward. cast
the lie in ,hy teeth said Mslcolin. ..if
tllo0ght you had i,alfihe sam you named.
] would accept the challenges aud ride
tl,sough the torsst. retur,, aud give youa
t.sson in courtesy which thou standest
much IN need Of" y .@is1 mcf VI ~
Aassh of passion passed over the face
sfthe hoster. and il was des,hly pale
with rage but quickly gaining his COM
posure. he said TO the knight ~ 9.8al
"Mapy years hsve ! tolrd Tor the sum
which hitshsve named. bur ! will nevsrihe.
less. piece il in the hands OF my master. |
h-se. The landlord. an honest ,nan. af you |
will do the same with a like amount. and |
thsn sids through the forest 10 the aInn of
"Tbs' sNAhercd Tree - and pass the |
wssckS fof The Inn which ] will rive ]