True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-11-17
a HISTORICAL TILE.
The Great Elopemsnt.

.s The dinner was ended. The King
tossed off his last cup Of calida. and lean
ed luxuriously back, in a rapture of sati-
ily. Following the royal example. the
guests, too, leaned back, and surveyed
each other with complacent glances.-
Presently conversation was resumed.
You may say what you please, 0
Romulus," began Tullus. "you may say
what you please, but affairs cannot go on
in this way" 'eil@g
We'll, then give US remedy, good
Tullus," queruously answered Romulus,
who preferred repose and good digestion
to the miseres of political discussion, es-
pecially when Tullus was present, who
was a prominent leader of the Fabil, the
radical Romans, -" give US a remedy F;
you are always complaining, but you me-
yer propose anything. For my part, il
seems to me we are well enough as we
are."
The Quintilli, with Romulus at their
head, were the conservative party of the
STATE. rt. s.. r.
aa." just as you please" said Tullus, as
suming indifference. q only remember that
Rome expires with us, if you do not give
heed to my words" s7,t
-ra" Tha. is very clear" said Horalius.
se :" As crystal" said Antonius.
"And then, lisped Aurelus. surnamed
Superbus, on account of his fine ways,
"what an existence is ours. It is barba-
rous. A pretty face to me, is better than
meat and drink, and for two long years,
have not had sight OF beardless chin.
Without lovely woman, what is life but a
perpetual bore"
"That is very true," solemnly said
Dratus, who was past seventy and had
not sound tooth in his head.
"You are two fools," said TIllus ra.
ther rudely, ''let US be practical. Rome
must be peopled. Our grandsons may
fnd time for sentimental follies."
." think we had better aok the gods
to do something for u.s. suggested Anto-
MUS.
"And l think we had better take a
nap" said Romulus, who had eaten hear
tily, and who felt royal drowsiness co.
ming over him.
NJ Tullus bit his lip. :" If were king"
Ae began impatiently-
;" Ha I" interrupted Romulus In a rage.
Ihat IS this! Know you, o, Tullus,
'hte is only one master here 7" :.
= Al trcmbled. The fate of Remus was
not lrgolten. Even the naughty Tullus
snranN beneath the fiery gaze Of the son
o. MARI He re,racted. He apologised.
Ihe eaAof debate, he urged. Rolnulus
was paclhd, and now at last thoroughly
aroused, enered vigorously into the dis.
cass'on which TuIlas had provoked. All
became inleresed except Antonius, who
gave his mind tohis moustache.
All agreed thaAthe happiness and sta
blllsy Of Rome dep.pded on the introduce
tion OF the feminine Nlement into society
Although the fugi,ives who sought safety
in Roman citizenship we're many, yet il
was not to. be supposed tina, the population
could foreverbe supplied from his source.
Besides, The people, from the king down,
we're tired of living like Shakers. They
wanted change, and were even prepared
to embrace matrimony for the sake OIL
novelty. Everybody declared that some
thing must be done, but nobody could tell
how 10 dc it.
'.-"l move we ADVERTISE" said Dratus,
the septuagenarian.
"The only safe course for such as you''
snsered Aurelius, the dandy opening his
lips al last, "bad for some Of us I should
think @
o"Peace." said the king. "does anyone
know where we can procure set oi
wives! Quantity is Of the first moment,
bu! quality also deserves consideration p
There was pause. Finally-"I mel
some very fine Sabine girlb at a ball al
Cures three years ago." limited Horatius.
The party interchanged doubtful CLAN.
ces,--even the king seemed troubled
Az length he said hesitalingly:
ia "Well, we must take steps, -..a
I'd Dratus, who was the most conservative
OF all Quintilli. was altogether against Ia.
king steps. He suggested that The Sa.
bines, or Sabellians had already declined
the honor Of alliance with the Romans
"And what then 7" exclaimed Romulus
'ssince fair means have failed, since they
scorniuilyreject our honorable proposals,
there Is only one course"
Dratus was dreadfully shocked, bul
allowed his scruples to be overcome by
moral suasion, aud the kindly cooperation
Of cup Of calida. He gave utterance to
a suspicion, however. that the fair Sabel
lians had mostly provided themselves with
husbands. ,s a@ ~ ~
g What matter" said Romulus, ii
we find favor il their sight. Ifall | heal
be true, They will tly to our arms. Heller
would never have eloped with Paris 4
MeneIaus had been half o man. Their,
can be no doubt Of. that. We, too, will
give ball. The ides of August are al
hand, The nations shall unite in feasti
tt. =. soHe LiI lNH NHal