Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-08-11

lord, preparing.to light the lantern before
the door.
sDo not call me Jude before strangers
said Jude.
sVery we'll then-here is thestage at last,
said the landlord, as the stage halted before
the door.
Two gentlemen inside, uncle Tom, shout
ed the driver, as the landlord approached
the stage to open the door,,
''Ah! welcome to the Croacing Cock, gen.
tlemen !-disagreeable night, 'pon my word
take in your baggage, sir walk in-re-
freshments ready. for you in a few minutes
wine as old as the reign of Charles-this
way1
As the landlord ran on in this style, two
gentlemen very richly dressed, stepped out
of the stage and entered the inn in silence.
Claude Milton, as I livep exclaimed
Jude, as the youngest of the two gentlemen
seated himself in the farthest corner of the
room. The other gentleman surely is-no,
il is impossible
what are you muttering about, fellow? p
asked the youngest gentleman, casting a look
of suspicion upon Jude.
Fellow is not my name, sir, replied Jude,
advancing toward the speaker.
you are insolent, SIR said the stranger.
Claude Milton said Jude, Il am not dis
posed to quarrel in public house, with ev-
cry bully that chooses to show his teeth
pray quiet your nerves.
Claude Milton's brow grew as black as
death he thrust his hand in his bosom, as
if about to draw weapon; when, suddenly,
as if recollecting himself, the whole express
sion of his countenance changed, and walk
ing up to Jude, he bowed politely, and smi-
ingly said:
you seem to know my name, sir; please
afford me the qualification ofknowing yours
sIn any other particular, I should be much
pleased to afford you qualification; but,
under the present circumstances, it is abso-
lutely necessary that my name be kept Sc
cret, replied Jude.
well, sir" replied Claude Milton, you
will at least pardon me for the unkind, and
ungentlemauly manner in which addressed
you. Human nature is SO susceptible to the
influences of circumstances
That it can be wonderfully cheered by a
bottle of wine, corked before the reign of
Cleopatra chimed in the landlord, who at
thatmoment made his appearance.
sMost true = replied Claude Milton, taking
the bottle from the hands of uncle Tom,'
and proceeding to draw the cork.
beg pardon, Mr.. Milton said the land
lord; 'but cannot allow any gentleman to
soil his hands with cork-screw, while I am
present to do that service for him.
IF those were the only stains upon some
gentlemen's hands, their consciences would
be less clauorous,' said Jude, handing the
bottle to the landlord. ..
sHow, sir what mean you by that re-
mark ! said Claude Milton, as an involunta-
ry shudder shook his whole frame. Then,
as quick as the sunlight passes through the
cloud, his countenance assumed its usual
calm, amiable, and kind expression; and,
slapping Jude playfully upon the shoulder,
he said:
Come, my dear sir you must join me in
bottle of this excellent wine-I am sure
you will obfge me-
4 should lack appreciation did I refuse
to do myself so much honor rejoined Jude.
'Here you are, gentlemen ? said the land.
lord, pouring out portion of the wine into
the two glasses. "Bottled before the famous
queen of Egypt could subscriptions on Al
exaDdr;au columns-quaffthe nectar, gents p
why, uncle Tom, this is indeed excellent
wine lit actually surpasses liquid pearls,
said Milton, draining his glass, and holding
it up for another supply.
will not your companion join us?' asked
Jude, in whisper.
MY companion? Oh! you mean the gen.
tleman, that came in the stage with me p
said Milton.
Exactly so-shall I invite him to the
table p
Il shall do SO myself replied Milton, ris-
ing from his chair and advancing towards
his travelling companion, who had seated
himself beside partly open window, and ap-
peared to be in deep thought.
Excuse me, SIR began Milton; Eve are
just refreshing ourselves with bottle of our
landlords excellent wine
Curious refreshment p replied the stran-
ger, still looking out of the window.
sHow SOP asked Milton.
Il should peter the contents of the bottle
for my refreshment,' said the stranger, care
lessly tapping the toe of his boot against the
chair feet
Milton colored to the temples for an in
slant, then smilingly replied: you are
perfectly right, SIR
you want me to drink wine with you, [
presume?' said the stranger
Il should be much pleased to have you do
so,' said Milton.
Then, I may as we'll tell you at once, that
I will do no such thing replied the stran-
ger.
Courtesy, my good sir, prompted the in
vitation,' replied Milton; 'but my self-res-
pect demands that it be not repeated. You
are at perfect Liberty to do as you chose