The Gonzales inquirer. [volume] (Gonzales, Tex.) 1853-current, 1854-01-14
The Three Maximis.

An old soldier entitled to his discharge from
the army, on the score Of long service and
many wounds, being on the point Of quitting
his regiment went to make his adieus to his
Captain.
''Ah, well, mon brace" said his officer, /" SO
you are about to leave us---to exchange tho life
Of soldier for that Of a citizen. Now, as this
career will be somewhat novel to you, my es-
tcem and friendship, which you have won by
your bravery and good conduct, prompt me to
oflar you n little advice before parting; and II
you will submit to the conditions Of that ad-
vice, without at present seeking to divine It's
motive, you viii never hayc cause to regret
having followed my counsel. What money
have you about your
"Only thrco leais dor. Captain, and few
francs to dcfray the expenses Of my journey
Very well--give mo the three louis dor,
and Twill give you three maxitns for your
guidance"
"The state of my finances renders that rsth.
or dear bargain, said the soldier; "never.
theess as wisdom is moro precious than gold,
and in order to prove to you the confidence
which J. in common with the rest of my COM
rades, repose in you consent to IL" And
the soldier handed the three louis dor---all his
fortunc---to the Captain.
"Vory good" said tho Captains; now, my
friend, listen TO, rccollect and pu. in constant
road never medde in the affairs Of others
and, postpone your anger TO the morrow. In
tho mean time, await me here few moments. "
The old soldier remained, pcnsiycly leaning
on his muskct, and somewhat rcpentant of his
bargain. Keep tho straight road--Nevcr
,ncdllc in the affairs Of oihers-.-and, Postpone
your anger TO tho inorrow--yery wise. nssu.
redly, aud very well worth three louis der;
only IL is rather unfortunate that that suni
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In n few minutes the Captain returned, and
placed n small loaf Of bread in the hands oi
tho soldier, cxacting from him a promise that
lie WOULD not cst il until that moment arrived
which, he should consider the happesl OF his
life. Then embracing each either with that
Hnccrlty aud affection which, characterize al!
Rrcnch,ncn and old companions in arms, they
bid each other sdicn.
The soldier took up his line Of march Tor
home. Having bcen Joined by q sssapaeaen
de reyagt, towards tho evening Of the same
day they arrived q, point where the road
separated inio two branches; the one, wide
and apparsnsly easy, turned little TO The
right: while the other. narrow and iilliculs IN
Appearance, Was the direct continuation Of che
grand ruuie The travellers hcsi,ated fhf an
instant, dsihsssting which road 10 follow
when tho soldier, ssstisfenly Prco.ieetinx shc
first parting snasssa ef his Captain, said.
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