Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1853-11-04
EBENSRIRG, Friday, NOVEMBER 4, 1853.
An Eccentric Character.

Mons Brizzi, one fthe most celebrated singers
o. the Theatre Italien, in Paris, lately died in
Alouaco at very advanced age. He was not
more famous for his talent than for the pecuiari-
ties of his character. The following anecdotes
concerning him are not generally known:
One day country musician, who had pestered
him great deal on several occasions, called at
his house.
q Tell him that am in bed, - said Brizz to his
servant.
CO., -. .vpnea ms valet after i4.-.;,- obo,-o5
his orders, the gentleman says he will stop TN
you get up
g Tell him that I very i'll, then"
g If YOU please. sir, he says he knows two or
three excellent remedies that will do deal of
good"
Tell him that I am at the last grasp and
have no chance of recovery.
''Ie says that, if that is the case, sir, he can
not think Of your dying without his taking leave
Of you"
Say, am already dead
If you please, sir, he says lie should like to
sprinkle your corpse with holy water. "
I'm that case :" said Brizzi, whose stock Of ex-
cuscs vas exhausted, 9. let him come IN
One evening, as he was playing at piquet with
an individual Of the name Of Goussant, who was
celebrated for his stupidity, Brizzi made a fault.
He instantly perceived it, however, and exclaim-
cd:
- All how Goussant am ~
Sir" said Goussant, you arc { fool"
Did not say SO 2" asked Brizzi.
No''
- Well. if I did net, ! meant to DO so.''
One morning. as Re was dressing, there were
great many persons, as usual, in his room. Sud
denly he missed a very valuable watch and COM
planned Of the loss. One Of the company present
Immediately cried out:
Shut the door, and LEI every one be search
ed. !"
"On the contrary" replied Brizzi, q as do
not wish to know the thief, beg that you will
ali quit the room The watch is q repeater, and
if it happened to strike it would expose him"
Brizzi was generous to excess. He used actu-
ally 20 be obliged to give his servant his money
to keep for him in order TO preserve it from the
numerous sharpers by whom he was almost al
ways surrounded.
Here, Joseph eaid iao, doy. pulling
handful of gold out Of his pocket, take care of
that for me-"
Why do you not keep it yourself, sir!' said
Lis servant.
II think it will incommode me"
1T cannot do that, sir, ii your coat pocket. ="
replied Joseph.
{" You are right" said Brizzi, - will keep it,
then"
But Brizzi was not destined to retain possession
of the money in question very long. The manner
in which he lost ii is very characteristic that
we shall relate it.
One of his tradcsmen, to whom he was rather
deeply indebted having heard that he had received
hundred louis dor, begged Joseph to prevail On
Brizzi 10 pay his account. Joseph promised to
speak to his master on the subject that same eve
ming.
Sir" said he, Father Michel has sent in
his small bill this morning and if you would have
the kindness to pay it"
Alas :" replied Brizzi, in q melancholy tone,
you have come too late, my poor Joseph. I
have TO money left"
g How have you spent it, sir 3"
Il have not spent it -
q Then you have lest It at play ?'
Il never play my faithful Joseph am not
rich enough for that
"Ah. see it all" cried his servant. Have
you not just left your friend, the Chevalicr de
Tt"
Yes"
"IIe has taken your money :"
" "Without doubt he has replied Brizzi, with
sigh. The poor fellow told me that he had
not got a rap, so left him have what he wanted,
To tell the truth he has not left single sti-
vcr You see, Joseph. you are too la;e. Why
the devil did you refuse to take charge of my
money for NE this morning :"
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