Semi-weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1852-1853, 1853-07-09
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man called Otto who was brave and intelligent,
but incapable Of bridling his desires. When he
wished foranything be spared no effort to obtain
it and his passions were like storm Winds which
cross rivers valleys, and mountains crushing eve
rything in their passage. Tired of the quiet life
he led at Mannheim, he one day formed a plan to
set out on a long journey, at the end of which he
hoped to find fortune and happiness. Consequent
ly he put his best clothes in bundle, placed in
his girde all the money he possessed, and started.
| without knowing whittier he was going. After
walking several days, he found himself at the en-
trance of fore ST. which extended so far the eye
could reach. Three travellers had stopped here,
and seemed, like himself, to be preparing to cross
it. One tall, naughty woman, with threat
ening men, holding in her hand i4velin, the sec
ond young girl, half asleep, reclining in chart
OF drawn by four oxen and the third an old wo-
! man in rags and with haggard air. Otto salu-
ted them, inquiring whether they were acquainted
with the forest; they replied in the affirmative he
asked permission to accompany them, that he might
not lose his way. All three consented, and they
set out. The young man soon perceived that his
companions possessed supernatural powers but he
was not afraid, and continued his walk conversing
with the three strangers.
They had already pursued for several hours the
path marked out among the trees, when the sound
of horses footsteps was heared behind them.
Otto turned and recognized citizen Of Mannheim,
whom he had hated for many years. The citizen
overlook the foot passengers smiled insolently and
went on. Otto became very angry, =" | would
give all possess, and almost all | ever expect to
possess TO revenge myself on the pride and haugh-
tiness Of that man."
I" can satisfy thee, " said the tall woman with
the javeln. "Shall 1 make of him blind and lame
beggars You have only to pay to me the price of
the transformation. "
" And what is that price ? " asked Otto eager
ly.
" Thy right eye. "
would willingly give it to be revenged :"
The young man had scarcely flushed speaking,
when transformation promised by his companion
took place, and he found himself blind of an eye
He at first little surprised, but consoled HIM
celf with the thought that the other left and
that he could still see the misery of his enemy
Meanwhile, they continued to march several hours
without reaching the end of the forest, the road
constantly becoming sleeper and more difficult.
Otto, who began to be fatigued, looked with envy
on the chariot in which the young girl was half
reclining 1t was so sklfuly constructed, that the
deepest rus scarcely jostled it.
d" All roals must seem very smooth and short
like such myself"
I" Is that a?" replied the second traveller;
this instant procure for you what you desire"
She struck with her foot the chariot in which
she rode; it seemed to become, and Otto perceived
IA second equipage drawn by a couple of black OK
en-. Recovering from his astonishment he thanked
the young GIRL and was about to enter it when she
stopped him by gesture. " l have fulfilled your
DESIRE" said she; but cannot make worse bar
gain than my sister has made. You have given
her one of your eyes-I demand one of your
arms"
Otto was at first little disconnected but he was
very tired-the chariot was before him, and as 1
have already said, he had never known how to
conquer his desires; so, after a short hesitation
accepted the proposal, and found himself seated in
mis- carriage, but deprived of his right arm.
The journey continued thus some time. Forest
succeeded forest and no outlet appeared Mean
while Otto began to suffer from hunger and thirst
The old woman who was walking beside him,
seemed to perceive this.
You are sad, my boy" said she; when one is
hungry, one is easily discouraged but possess a
certain remedy against faintness."
What is it o. asked the young man.
You see this flask which have in my hand.
and often carry to my lips" replied the traveller
it contains joy for fulness of trou ble and all the
hopes of earth. Whoever drinks of it finds him
self happy; and will not Sell it to you more dear
ly than my sisters, for ask, in exchange, only.
half of your BRAIN"
The young man this time refused. He began
to be frightened at these successive bargains. But
the old woman made him taste of the liquor in
the flask, which appeared to him delicious, that
after having resisted time, he again consent
ed
The promised effect soon took place, he had
scarcely drank when he felt his strength revive.
His heart became joyous and confident, and after
having sung all the songs he knew slept soundly
in the chariot, without caring what became of him.
When he awoke the three travellers had disap- |
peared, and lie alone at the entrance of vii |
lage. lie tried to rise but one side of his body |
was immovable he tried to look, but the only eye
he had lett was dim he attempted to speak, but
his ton .ue stammered and he could collect only |
half his ideas. At last he comprehended the
greatness of the sacrifices he had so lightly made
the three travelling companions whom fate had
sent him had left him no resource but to beg his
bread until he died
Would you have the name of these compan-
ions? The woman with the javelin was Hatred
the young girl reclining in the chariot, Incidence
and the woman with the flask, Intemperance.
THE AMERICAN UNION.
1907. Virginia first settled by the English
1914. N. York first settled by the Dutch.
1920. Mass. first settled by the Puritans.
1923. New Hampshire settled by the Puritans.
1924. New Jersey settled by the Dutch.
1927. Delaware settled by SweGes and Fins.
1884. Maryland settled by Irish Catholics.
1885. Connecticut settled by the Puritans
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