Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-09-24


ton TO the magistrate"
The prisoner wrote few lines TO his
benefactor, imploring his assistance. Listz
fastened to the jeweler. -s.
"Sir," said he, "you have caused the ar
rest of an innocent man. Come with me
Immediately, and let us have him released.
He is the lawful owner Of the jewels in
question, for gave them TO him."
"But, sir" asked the merchant, "who
are youp"
"My name is 1istz. ..
81 don't know any rich man of that name."
"That may be; yet am tolerably well
known"
care you aware, sir, that thsse diamonds
are worth six thousand f,rins-that is to
say about five thousand guineas, or twelve
thousand francs?"
"Se much the better for him on whom
have bestowed them"
"But in order to make such present
you must be very wealthy"
my actual fortune consists of three du-
CATS"
"Then you are magicianp"
"By no means; and yet, by just moving
my fingers, can obtain as much money as
wish" ,-
"You must be a mdgician!"
"If you choose, I'll disclose to you the
magic l employ"
Listz had seen piano in the parlor be-
hind the shop. He opened it and ran his
fingers over the keys; then, seized by sud-
den inspiration, he improvised one of those
soul-touching symphonies peculiar to him
self.
As he sounded the first chords, beauti-
full young girl entered the room. While
the melody continued she remained speech
less and immovable; then, as the last note
died away, she cried, with irresistible en-
thusiasm, "Bravo, Listz, it is wondrous!"
"Dost thou know him, then, my daugh-
tcI! dshSa tiie JcWelcI.
"This is the first time l have had the
pleasure of seeing or hearing him." re.
piled she; "put know that none living
save Listz, could draw such sounds from
the piano."
Expressed with grace and modesty, by I
young person of remarkable beauty, this ad
miration could not fail to be more than flat
tering to the artist. However, after max
ing his best acknowledgements, Listz with
drew. in order to deliver the prisoner, ant
was accompanied by the jeweler.
Grieved at his mistake, the worthy mer
chant sought TO repair it by inviting tn
two musicians TO supper. The honors o
the table were done by his amiable daugh
ter, who appeared no less touched at til
generosity of Listz than astonished at hi
talent.
That night the musicians of the city ser
enaded their illustrious brother. The mex
day the mobiles and most distinguished in
habitants of Prague presented themselve
at his door. They entreated him to Civ
some concerts, leaving it TO himself to fl
any sum he pleased as q remuneration
Then the jeweler perceived, that talent
even in pscuniary light, may be more val
vable than the most precious diamonds
Listz continued to 60 TO his house, and,
the merchants great joy, he perceived thu
his daughter was the cause of these visits
He began to love The company of The music
ian, and the fair girl, his only child, Gel
tainly did not hate it.
One morning the jeweler, coming TO III
point with German frankness, said to List;
"How do you like my daughter?"
"She is an angelic
"What do you think of marriage?"
IL think so well of it that | have tn
greatest inclination to try It,"
, "What would you say 10 fortune
three million francs9"
81 would willingly accept it."
, Well, we understand each other. M
: daughter pleases you, you please my daugl
q Ter. Her fortune is ready; be my son-il
: law"
with all my heart"
The marriage was celebrated the follow
: ing week.
: And this saccording TO the chronicles
n Prague, is a true account Of The marriai
Of the great and good pianist, Listz.
G5-A young and beautiful but poor "
dow, was about to marry rich old widow
!, er, Her friends wished to no why 81