East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1860-03-29
EAST SAGINAW, MICHIGAN, MARCH 80, 1860.

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stream, they saw, by the waters edge, al
old man, clad in miserable tatters, ant
bearing on his shoulder beggar's wallet
AS soon as he saw the travellers, he be
gan to implore their assistance.
What can we do for you, father p
asked Tonyk, taking off his hat as ht
spoke, out of respect for the old mans
years.
"Alas! my dear little gentleman" said
the beggar, "you see my gray hairs and
wrinkled cheeks. / am so old that my
legs will no longer carry me, and must
die in this place, unless one Of you viii
sell ME your horse"
"Sell our horses to an old bone-pickei
like you I" exclaimed Mylio. i would
like to see what you can offer for them. y
"Now you sec this hollow acorn ~
answered the old man. at contains a
spider, which spins a web stronger than
steel. Let me take one of your horses,
and | will give you in exchange the spider
and the acorn"
Mylio burst into loud laugh. "Do
you hear that, Tonykm said he; "did you
ever know such fool. ! will wager my
silver buckles that you might find pair
of ass's heels in that old fellows wooden
shoes, if you were to pull them off,"
"The poor man can offer no more than
he has, replied Tonyk, softly. Then
alighting from his horse, and advancing
toward the old beggar, he said:
al will give you my horse, my good
man, not for the price you offer, but for
charity's sake. Look upon him as your
own, and thank Heaven, who has sent us
to your assistance"
The old man uttered thousand bene-
dictions, ani mounting the horse with the
youths assistance, galloped off into the
woods. Mylio, who had been much in
censed at each of Tonyk's gifts, now no
longer attempted to conceal his indigna-
tion.
"Idiot w he exclaimed, "you have re-
duced yourself to pretty condition by
your folly. l dare say, you fancied that
after you had stripped yourself of every
thing, ! would share with you my gold,
and my cloak, and my horse; but you will
find yourself mistaken, hope the lesson
will do you good, and teach you more
economy in future"
/ am willing to learn from all good
lessons, brother" said Tonyk, mildly
81 have no idea of sharing your goods, so
go your way, and be not disturbed about
me; / will follow you"
Mylio made no reply; but urging his
horse into trot, was soon far in advance
Of Tonyk, who followed him at a dis
tance.
Not great way thence was narrow
passage, between two high mountains,
whose heads were hidden in the clouds.
This path was called the Pass of Peril,
because of terrible ogre, who dwelt on
The top of the highest mountain, and lay
IN wait there for travellers, just as
sportsman would watch for game. He
was monstrous giant, without any legs,
md stone blind; but his ears were so fine,
that he could hear the worms creeping in
he earth. He was attended by two
eagles, whom he had tanned, and he al
ways sent them out after prey whose APP
proach he heard. Therefore the people
Of the country were accustomed to trav
srsc this pass with their shoes in their
hands, scarcely daring to breathe, for fear
,f being seized by the terrible Ogre
Mylio, however, who knew nothing of all
his, trotted briskly into the narrow pass.
But the tramp of his horses feet woke
he giant out of his afternoons nap, and
he called out, "Holloa! where are my
yrcyhounds? Up, sluggards, and bring
n that noisy fellow for my supper" The
white and the red eagles instantly flew
,if, like two bullets out of rifle. They
plunged into the ravine, seized Mylio by
lis purple cloak, and carried him into the
giants house.
Tonyk arrived at the entrance of the
Pass of Peril, at the moment when the
Eagles had seized their prey. He saw his
brother struggling in their talons, and
ittering loud cry, he rushed forward to
lis rescue. But long ere he could reach
hem they were hidden among the clouds
md darkness Of that lofty mountain-top.
81 would move heaven and earth to
ave my brother" exclaimed the affec-
ionatc Tonyk, throwing himself upon
he ground in despair.
"That would be making q great COM
notion for very small natter" said
my little voice, apparently close beside
him.
"Who speaks where arc you ?" ex-
,laimed the startled youth.
"We're in your coat-pocket," answered
he voice.
Tonyk thrust his hand into his pocket,
md drew forth the walnut, the acorn,
md the wicker-cage, in which were en-
,losed the three insects.
"Who will rescue Mylio?" asked Tonyk.
awe I'VE WEI" answered three
Ironing voices, in as many different tones.
"What can you do, my poor little no
'odies?" said tho youth, sadly.
"Open our prisons, and you shall see"
Tonyk did as he was desired; and no
ooncr had he opened the acorn, than
here issued from it Jet black spider,
whose body was studded with rubes, and
who instantly commenced fastening to
rec thread as brilliant and as strong as
he finest tempered steel wire. Then
,ame forward the dragon-hy, and taking
.ho spider on his back, he rose slowly
through the air, swaying himself back
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