The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1852-09-28
The Devil and the Archi sct,-- Curious Lsgoni
Of the Bridge of Einsieien.

Switzerland but when they saw how the Rens
roared and foamed over the rocks, they shool
their boards and went back home again, onl,
two remained.
! Ore wps tall handsome man in black, an,
the other poor young fellow a very clever
mill wright and well known in the county.
| we seem to be left aone here said younc
Christian tor he had the same name that hav,
gentlemen
so It appears, said the tall gentleman, are
you an arcltectY
i have oily. built mill dams as yct,' replied
the other but came to look at this. But
cannot dol; have studied il for two days, aI,t
can make nothing of it; and now give it up
If had gotten the reward--and he stopped
and sighed. as he though of the blue eyed mai
don at home, who was as poor as he was.
| III is left for mo ihon? said the tsll -.~--
| 'Ah, You fancy that you can do il?
| 'Oh, yes am certain; have done severeI
tasks than that
And what plan have you may ask"
Il shall throw an arch simply across the tor
rent
Tnieed and when you will finishr
4 think will do it this evening" said the
tall man, carelessly.
Ah! said tho Christian, laughing, why, you
mist be the devil!'
| 'At your service no answered politely.
| Christian looked at him but saw nothing par
tcular about him, except that his eyes were
very brilliant.
Ifyou would like the credit, will do the
work for a consideration"
| 'And what may that be, pray?
| If you will sign this contract, giving me
ysur SOUL
| christian did not exactly like that. A cold
chill ran over him: he was just going to begin
his prayers, when young peasant girl passed
along tho mountain singing.
Thepoor young fellow thought of the sweet
voiced, blue eyed maiden at home; thought toe
that the other was some architect amusing
himself with his country simplicity, and hall
afraid. half laughing he signed the contract;
'Tha tall man folded il up ana put 1t in ms
pocket; raised his hat politely, and disappear
| ed.
christian went to the cove below there
where he passed the night. He had half for
gotten what he had done. and regarded the
whole as joke, but in the morning as he
walked out to take last look at that place
Judge of his horror when he saw the bridge
built. and his own name on il as architect.
He flew 10 tho Cure, where the Abbott was
staving, told him all and besought his help.
| We will do all we can,' said the Abbot Ger
ald.'
In half an hour afterwards there came q
knock at the door. and tho tall man in black
was there, and when the good monk opened it.
| Good morning. said the former YOU have q
piece of my property here. they tell me, Alb
bot
Now Abbot Gerald was no moro afraid o.
the devil than Swiss is of an Austrian.
Hush said he quickly, don't wake the young
man: let us talk tho matter over. Come in
'The devil glanced into the room, and saw
but an old woman; and in bed at the other
end. form which he recognized for the young
mill wright bv his clothes.
Take a seat said Abbott Gerald and poin-
ted to a chair beside tbe table
you are very polite said the devil, sitting
down, Il thank you kindly and he noticed
that there was chess board On the table.
'You play then, Abbott Gerald said he.
a little. said the Abbott, but it is not worth
speaking Of The chief matter is, that you
cannot have that voungster.'
'Ohr said the devil we will see about that
The contract is in perfectly good FORM
| 1T is little care about that said the Abbot,
but the scandal of the thing, and you know
that if set myself to work you'll have tough
4 don't think your conduct is decent said
| the devil
Mot decentl you scoundret,' said Gerald, in
passion.
well, there then ask your pardon, spoke
hastily; but he reasonable now: Come; I'll
play you for him.
Two souls from my parishes said the Abbot
thoughtfuly. Sit is too much
'Twol Who thenf cried Satan.
Abbott Gerald pointed at the old woman. .
'Ah!i thought the other, 4 did not know that
I had any claims upon her. But don't mind
her much, and / always get one game out OF
4 L. al. IL II, ala fa,
both a, d that's fair
well. don't like to be too hard, said Alb
bot Geraldl Togree; bu, it is dry work play.
plaving chess
He touched little bell. and monk came
in. The Abbott whispered to him, he went
out brought in a bottle of wine. and disappear
| ed again.
will you take some wine.'
Il thank you. was The answer. carry q
little bottle ofspirits with me- Dare offer q
drop to your lordshipr
We stick to light wines here ssid the Alb
bot drily. Il am getting too old TO change.
Sit down here you sinner, said he 10 the old
woman, showing her into chair by the stove
III is your first move, and we play for thi;
one first
After you, said the devil politely. .s
| BY no means, am at home.' said Abbott
Gerald.
so the devil took the move, and after pret-
ty rough game, the Abbot check-mated him
completely.
you are strong at chess, Abbot Gerald
You have won that one there and he pointed
to the old woman.
so you give up all claim now and forever!
| sOh, honor bright; would you have me cheat
you after so much politeness? I yield every
| inch, But now for the other
Il am tired said Abbot Gerald, 4 thiuk thai
I will not play further. I'll give you the other
only take him quietly
sYou are worry courteous said tho devil, a.
he walked to tho bed, and tapped tho sleeper
who breathed heavily. -f
Come get up said the devil
Humph.' said the sleeper
That's not the best OF good Manners sale
the other, get mp when bid you! and he pull
cd away the clothes. -.
Tho sleeper was a huge grey pig! with ths