The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-01-06

fused this invitation and, waving his cap
in sympathy With his comrades enthusiasm,
he FASTENED with him to the inn.
We have already seen how the unexpcct.
ed appearance und more unexpected words
Of Mast,r joss met him on his entrance.
In the height of his indignation, the sacrs-
tan did not observe Gabriel and continued
10 the same tone
IL declare. I'd give this moment full and
free permission to WOO aud win my daugh-
Ter to any honest young fellow who would
wave the banner IN my s,ead-ay, and think
her well rid Of that cowardly mason"
From time immemorial it had been he Gus
tom in Vienna. whenever the Emperor made
triumphal entry for the sacristan OF the
cathedral to stand on the very pinnacle OF
the highest tower, and wave o banner while
the procession passed Bat Master joss
was Old, lame aud rheumatic, and such al
exploit would have been quite as much out
OF his line ~ -anclng on u tight rope. 1t
was, therefore, needul for him to provide u
substitute and it never occurred TO him
that his intended son n-law, who proiesscd
such devotion TO bis interests. and whose
daily occupation obliged him to climb to
dizzy heights, and stand on slender scanold-
ing, could possibly object to take his place.
What, then, was his chagrn and indgna
ton when. on broaching the matter, tina, af
tcrnoon to Master Ottkar be was met by
Hat and not over courteous refusal The
old man made hasty rctort words ran
high, and the parting volley, leveled at the
re,rcatlng mason We have already reported.
"WouId you, dear Master JOSS, would you
indeed do 80? Then, with the help of Pro-
videHce, I'll wave the banner for you as long
as you please from the top OF ST. Stephens
tower"
"You. Gabricl?" said TIE old man. look
ing at him Us kindly as be was wont to do
in former days, My poor boy, you never
| could do it you, q gardener whom yer had
any practice in climbing"
"Ah, now you want to draw back from
your word !" exclaimed the youth redden.
ing. "My head is steady enough and if
my heart is heavy, why, il was you who
made it so. Never mind Master joss. Only
promise me, on the word OF an honest man,
| that you'll not interfere any more with An.
MES free choice, snd you may depend on
seeing the banner OF our Emperor. whom
may heaven long preserve! wave gloriously
on the old pinnacle"
Il will, my brave lad | do promise, in
the presence Of all these humble folks, that
! Annie shall he yours!' said the sacris'an,
| graspiny Gabricl's hsnd with one Of bis,
while he wiped his eyes with the back Of the
/ other.
"Onc thing have to ask you" said the
young man, "that You will keep this matter
! a secret from Annie. Shell never consent /;
she'd say ] was tempting Providence and
! who knows whether the thought OF her dis.
| pleasure might nst make my bead 'urL gid
! dy, ju wheu | want it TO be mos. iirm and
| collected
| "No fear OF her knowing it. for have sent
( her on visit 10 her amt, two or three
miles in the country"
AND why did you send her IRON home,
! Master JOSS"
Because the sight Of her pale face and
weeping eyes troubled me because ! WIS
vexcd with her because, TO tell you the
truth, was vexed with myself. Gabriel, I
was a hard hearted old fool ] s'e now.
And was very near destroying the bappl.
ness OF my only remaining child for my
poor boy Arnold your old friend md
! school fellow, Gabriel, has been for years in
+ foreign parts. and We don't know what has
| become oi him. But now, please God, An
NE &, least will be happy, and you shall
marry her. my lad gs soon after the day Of
the procession as you aud sle please. There's
my haod on it"
There was not happier man that even
inr within The precincts Of Vienna than
Gabriel the gardener. although be VOL
knew tha, he VAS attempting mosl peril
Gus en'crprise, and one a. likely as not 10 re.
mlt iu hs death. IL made all necessary
arrangements in case Of that event. espec.
ally ~ re.ereucc 10 the comfort ci an ouiy
sister, who Ilscd with him. and whom be
vas cire'al 70 keep in ignorance Of hi. in
TENDED venture Tbs done. BE- rcsigred
himself,o dream al night oi ,umbing from
terrific heights, and all day Of hi- approach
iog happiness. MeauEhi.e, Oti.r ssal.
lowed Bis chagrin az be bsst might, ard
kept a|oof from Master JOS; bot he might
have becn s'ru holding frequent and crft
communications with LaxfT.cc, man who
asss'ed thc Eae7.s,4n il he care oi the
church.
( The day ~ 'he young Kmperor's .'i1mp'-
I a. entry arrived. He was not expected 70
reach Vienna before evening aai a. tie
sppcjn'r. hOrr the sacr!s.an embfs,sd
I Gabriel, ard giving bin the harner of tie
( Hone q Acstria goryeously em5roisrol.
s1d N0w. rny Dgg, mp in Gods uafne
/ Follow l.ssrfncc he I guide you ssfy,y 70
tie top o. ih= p.re ab4 Afterwards ass..,
I ysu 10 cnnip, down
Fiye huodr,d sod f',y s'eps N the tap oi
tie towr7 Mr. et.ds pIay-,he young
gard:rer few up them With Joyous
step. Inen cane two bn,aru! ~oodeu
s'&.rs over the c.ock.'0ser s.i fe.'ry tben
Z hye steep laiAers gp .Ae narrow p.aDaelC.