Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1852-02-26
ORIGINAL SKETCH.
FOR THE ADvERTISER.
MY UNCLE'S STORIES.
NUMBER TWO.
DY ]. 4. C.

hold in my hand, that you have had the lmpu-
dence to send an account OF my unfortunate
ccurtshp to the Printer" :"
pleaded guilty to the charge, told INN that
the account had been both amusing and lnstrue-
tive to myself, and would, without doubt, be so
TO others, and also warning to coquettcs, for If
was not mistaken, the maiden who served him
so cruelty had lived and died an oldmald. "And
by Your leave" l added, 81 will furnish the
Printers with other sketches Of our converse
tons, for it is not right that incidents and anec
dotcs so amusing should be kept from the readers
Of this paper"
If then the reader has been amused by the
perusal of my Uncle's unfortunate adventure in
the creek, think he will be more so by the fol-
loving story, which he was wont to relate at
times. Though confess it loses much of the
charm Of lifc-kcncss in passing through my
hands, for know that have not tic faculty of
story telling so we'll developed as he. But with
the leave of the Printer, and the Printers Devil,
will give you
THE THREE BROTIIERS.-AN EAST
ERN TALE.
Many years ago, in the kingdom Of Persia, lived
an old man remarkable for cecen.ricity. He had
three sons, and, when about to die, lie called
them to his bedside to give them his last b!cs-
sing lie called also his most intimate friend,
whom lie appointed executor Of his Will and
guardian Of his sons. To whom also he gave
positive orders that all his possessions should be
expended on .l.c education of his children, and
that they then should be turned loose upon the
world without any further assistance from any
one. Having given these orders and bound his
friend by the most solemn oath to the ful6lmcnt
thereof, he badc him farewell and gave up the
ghost.
The guardian and friend faithfully fulfilled the
trust reposcd in him. And having paid out the
last piece Of silver according TO the wish Of his
deceased friend, he sent for the three brothers.
and told them that the last request Of their father
had been complied with, so far as lie was con-
cerncd, and that now they were to expect no
further assistance from him.
Then giving them his blessing he sent them
forth into the world. With heavy hearts thc
young men departed. Like Adam and Eve
driven from the garden Of Eden, they could not
return. At length they came to place where
three roads met, and, as irillcd with the thought
that there they were to part, they sat down. AT
ter rumina,ing awhile upon their dcsolatc condi-
ton, they slid among themselves :" what shall We
do now? We cannot assist each other, for we
are all equally poor. Here then. let us part and
at the expiration Of three years let us meet here
again and relate our adventures. But first let
us decide what each one Intends TO do in the
meantime
az" said the eldest, twill devote myself to
the service of Allah and the Prophet / hope
that my choice will be approved, and that in Par
adisc the dark-cycd uouris will smile upon and
bless mc''
-; sail the next, "will serve my King and
country, and trust, that by good conduct ard
prudence, may yet arrive at some honorable
s,a,ion.''
Be not offended, brothers." said the young
est. at the choice that have made. ] will
steal. Let us make no comments upon each
others choice: but let us part in peace. and at
the end of the time, We will meet here again and
see which has prospcrcc most in his occupation
Having concluded thus, they embraced each
other with many tears and departed, each in
different way.
at the expiration Of three years, the two
elder appeared at the appointed place within
few moments Of each other. They embraced
with JOY, for each knew from the others appear
ancc that it had been well with him. " But
where" said one, & is our brother Benoni?''
Alas" said the eldest, +" | fear he has long
since come to shameful cnd.''
But whilst they were thus communng TO-
ccthcr, suddenly an elegantly dressed stranger
appeared in view. He was mounted upon SUI
pcrb charger and followed by long and glitter
ing train OF attendants apparelled in all the gor
geousncss and magnifecucc of the East. He
approached them, and as he drew near, they
recognized the features Of their brother. Mate
with surprise, they stood still until he addressed
them Hail, brothers Zaphael and Zimri - he
exclaimed" we meet again! You need not
relate to me your history since ne parted. for
know it well. You, Zaphacl, are 4 good and
bclv man. renowned over the world for vour zeal
for the glory of God and the Prophet And you
too, Zimri, have done well. You are now Co
vernon Of Province, in favor with your master
and esteemed by all your people as wise and
prudent and just Judge. But what am /? You
are surprised at this iHagnfccncc and this long
train of attendants, but when You know who and
what am now. Your wonder will cease. lmme-
dia;ely after we parted, l fastened to the great