Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1859-11-10
CHAPTER XVII.

forgetting our friend Barney.
CHAPTER XVII.
Two months have passed away since the ship,
America, left New York for Liverpool. Let US
enter the inn kept by Tom Gould at Maysville,
which our readers will no doubt remember hav-
ing entered before.
You won't drink 2 asked uncle Tom, looking
somewhat surprised, and addressing a rough look
ing man, seated in corner of the inn.
Excuse me, uncle Tom I must not think Of
such thing at present, replied the person ad-
dressed
But why, Jude?'
I have very important business to attend to;
and must keep this head as clear and cool as pos
sble,' replied Jude.
ly strike me that you are doing much business by
sitting in that dark corner with your cloak collar
up and your hat drawn down over your face
.Is that the stage horn p asked Jude; paying
no attention to the landlords last remark, and
drawing his cloak closer around him. ..
Yes; and right glad am to hear it, said the
landlord going to the door and lighting the Ian
tern. .r. o..
Och be my sowl y exclaimed Barney, enter
ing the room few moments after with trunk
on his shoulder, its no be me own consnt at all,
that dacint gintlemen, all the way from Ameriky,
should be afther stopping in this divilish house,
Jude started, and looked searchingly upon the
new comer but instantly became calm again, and
pushed his chair farther back into the darkened
corner.
Walk in gentlemen, said the landlord, shortly
after, as he entered the inn, followed by an old
gentleman and an exceedingly handsome young
man. I'VE have wines, found amid the rubbish
of the ruins Of Carthage; of excellent faVor-be
seated, gents, and make yourselves at home. In
q few seconds we shall place before you-ha -
the devil =
No, MOI said the old gentleman, laughingly.
Il do protest against an introduction to his satan
ic majesty
Pray, sir, said the young gentlemen, observing
the landlords eyes fixed upon him, will you give
me little piece of information
Certainly, SIR
rs it customary in this country for inn Keepers
to stare gentlemen out of countenance" asked the
young man, frowning and turning away.
Gods what n striking likenessn exclaimed
the landlord, Involuntary: then, observing that
his manner displeased his young guest, lie said :
Pardon me, my good sir. am seldom guilty OF
rudeness to my guests, but you bear such stri-
king resemblance to an old patron of mine, that
could not help looking
i asked neither an explanation nor an apollo
gy, said the young man. go and bring US some
refreshments in double.quick time, and l warrant
you that oil will be right
"A word in your ear, sir said Jude, rising and
approaching the young man; and, as his lips
touched his ear, the young stranger started, and
glanced wonderingly upon Jude; for that one
whispered word was nothing less than Rosa
sAs I thought muttered Judo to himself as he,
noticed the effect of that name upon the young
man then seating himself again, he wrapped his
cloak about him, and was silent.
'Bedad = said Barney, did the spalpeen bite
we're ear masther Jim? Och its meself thatll
bate the drthy-'
Silence p said the young gentleman; then 60
ing up to Barney, he whispered, did not tell
YOU to address me as master Eugene
Barney, after giving another look at his young
masters ear, and casting quite savage glance
toward Jude, silently seated himself upon the
trunk, and began scraping the mud from his
shoes.
Master Jim just as thought said Jude,
wrapping his cloak closer about him. THAT Won
derful woman old Loo, knows everything.
The landlord entered the room, bearing tray,
upon which were too bottles Of wine, several
tempting looking dishes, and two silver gobletts.
This wine gentlemen, was saved during the
destruction of Jerusalem by Cyrus and his arm
les, and afterwards fell into the hands of the
apostle Paul, who sold several dozen bottles of it
to Dumas; but the sons of Dumas made pres
ent of few baskets to Ceasar, but somehow or
other that mighty man never received them,
and
well, we'll > said the old gentleman, laughing
heartily; i nm strongly impressed with the idea,
that we will soon find out all about it. Pour us
out some Of the wonderful liquid! !
sJust as rich as oil said the landlord, filling
the two silver goblets, and placing them careful.
ly before the gentlemen. Taste, and dream Of
bliss exhaust the contents, and tell me if it does
not surpass your fondest expectations
.Wby, nv good fellow said the old gentleman,
quite carried away By the humot of the landlord,
i should imagine, from the nature and style OF
your remarks that you have but just quaffed
from q like fountain. Fill me another goblet-it
is really worthy Of the praise which you have
given it,
sam rude, sir, in asking what may be your
name o asked the landlord, pouring out more
wine.
Not at oil, not at all, my good host; my name
is William Mansfield replied the old gentleman,
with his usual good nature.
And this young gentleman is your son, pre-
sumo, SIR
sWhat in the devils name do you want to know
for9' asked the young man. However, if it is
actually necessary to your existance to know my
name. allow me to say, for the qualification of
your curiosity, that, until | can obtain another,
nv name is James Mansfield, at your service
Whatever else you may wish to learn of my histo-
ry. or place of abode number of teeth, or pattern
of the socks wear, shall be very happy to at
ford you oil the information within my reach and
capacity
Thank you SIR said the landlord, quietly pa-
cling the bottle before James, and leaving the
room.
The gentlemen ate the bountiful supply of re-
fresbments in silence after which, the eldest took
nm late number of the London Times, and soon
became absorbed in reading. James had lighted
bis cigar aud was walking quietly to and fro a.
bout the room; while Barney was sleepily nod
ding to his pipe which had fallen from his mouth,
and laying broken at his feet.
well, James, said Mr. Mansfield, as the pa
per fell from his hands the third time, don't
know how you feel, my boy, but am impressed
with the conviction that the bed would be the
best place for US after our long ride to-day.
DO not wait for me, SIR said James; for
would prefer smoking little longer before re-
tiring, provided you have no objections.
Smoke away, James, said Mr. Mansfield, ri.
sing from his seat; but where has that trump of
a host betaken himself Landlord
What can do for you, sir p asked uncle Tom,
entering the room. -E
Show me up to my bedroom ....
Certainly, SIR said the landlord, taking can
die from the table, and moving backwards to-
wards the stairs Just walk this why SIR
>stBarney, rsaid James, get up and 60 to bed