Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-05-05
VOL. XLVII, NO. 2f..WHOLE NO. $3.50

beg your majesty, on my knees to be mer-
ciful so poor fellow" but the same answer
was given me" Don't argue"
As | stood there in my shirt sleeves the
king ordered" Now, bring that black
chest hitler to the front"
was now certain Of death when | saw
this chest brought up, in which fancied an
executoner's sword, at the very least, was
contained. | casped my hands. and
commended my soul to God, when the king
before whom the chest had been deposited.
cried ont to me- Now look in and see
how that suits YOU"
! As soon as raised the lid, | saw, not a
sword or any instrument of torture but a
black clerical dress, aud the bands laid on
the Top of it. This change in my feelings
almost took away my senses, but the kings
voice again aroused me. Now, dress
/ yourself Immediately aud listen 10 what
say Bring four drums here, aud lay
dozen side arms across them, so that he
cannot tumble through. The grenader
shall preach us a sermon, for must first ex-
anime him and see it he has learned any
thing. If he sits firm in the saddle as the
uNihE Is ht Nhi Aft lhL tihAh TAANs anu
all ii contains; but if he's stupid ass, I'll
put the coatee on again. Now, theu, up
on the drums; YOU deed not give II US long,
but 1t must be good.
Assuredly 1.-THE young man continued)
should have talked nothing but nonsense,
through the agltated nature ofmy feelings,
and the fact that such terrible alternative
was offered me: but to my great good for
tune, during the whole duration of my
wretcbed serytude, had daily thought of
my iavorle text, aud determined would
preach on I, the very first Sunday after my
release. In fact, from continually thinking
on the subject, had the whole discourse
long before ready in my mud. |, therefore,
boldly mounted the drums, aud began i'm
medAtely with the words" ST Paul saws
IN Rom. vii -, And we know that all
things work together Cor good to them tina,
love God after which gave detailed
account OF my own misiurlunes, which had
worked together for good by the confrma-
ton of nv faith, and then made a uniyer-
sal and particular application oi It,
| had noticed that the king, who stood
close before me, and never once took his
eyes of nc. could not keep the tears from
pouring down his cheeks; and had scarce
uttered the word Amen" when he SAID to
me, " Now, come down from your pulpit
you can keep the black coat and all it con-
tains. You had better inspect the pockets
aud see wha, you have got in them"
" Daring my discourse, had noticed that
one OF them seemed heavier than the other
therefore put NY hand into that one first,
aud who could picture nav astonIshment,
when drew out gold fadatiere filled with
ducats. was silently regarding 1t, when
tha-king sand, "Ghai - a presen, from my
wife but now look, aud see whether there
is any thing N the other pocket" and, not
yet able to utter word through surprise,
drew out my appointment as dean, sign
ed by the kings own hand.
-" How is that possible such thing was
never heard OFF, the old pastor exclaimed,
as he raised his hands TO heaven "My son
a dean A candidate aud private in the
Grenadlers a dean Yes now | under
stand why you sent to tell us YOU would WIS.,
1t us ia company with the deans lady. But
not to ask your poor cid father to the we'd
dlng--as Il YOU we're ashamed of him--that
IS objectionable"
" Dad know any thing about my mar
rage p the sou continued but listen
further"
naturally tried, after all these fabulous
events, TO mufmur out my thanks, but was
interrupted by the king, who said, Now
come up to the palace; you can eat your
soup with US, aud the regImenial chaplain
mast accompany you"
Giddy with the thought Of all that had
happened, followed with the chaplain, who
was hardly less aslonished than ! was, the
king aud his suite to the palace; and as
soon as we had entered the audience room,
where all the court was assembled together
with her majesty and this young lady, the
king advahced and asked me.
"Whom does he think he has to thank
for all lhisr"
answered with low bow,
" Besides God my gracious king and
his most lllusirious consort."
To which has majesty remarked,
"Thefe he's night; but look ye here
this Young and charming woman did the
most for him Has he nothing to say Il
her ? She is not proud, aud ! know no
married What does he think OF IT? he;
now a dean, and has his pockets full of du
cats Win he try his luck, aud fancy he !;
all alone with herr"
Half mad with JOY and hope, ! raised my
eyes, and looked at the poor girl, who was
blushing aud trembling before me, and who
could not raise her ewes from the ground.
All were silent, though at intervals a
slight sound of laughter could be heard IN
the room In spite of all my good .ortune,
was even more embarrassed than | had
been an hour before when forced to mount
the drums but | collected myself, aud ia a
few moments sad,
HIS majesty the king, to whom | owe
all my good fortune, has inspired me wlti
courage TO ask you before lhls great assem-
bis, whether you viii accompany me IN my
wandernas on the troubled path of life
like the angel Raphael formerly guided tn,
youthful Tobias p
she Immediately gave me her hand ST
lent aud trembling, which pressed VIII
ardor 20 my bps, aud her majesty hao
SCARCELY hidden God To bless US, hen tn,
king added,
"Regimental chaplain, come hitler anc
marry them. Afterwards wen have oul
tnt | f.ust not tbaf, ~ ,,,. l...1.