Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-03-01

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| prepared to retire. The hound kept
his place on the warm hearth. | thought
he seemed partial to his quarters, and
was inclined to let him stay but willing
TO let him take his choice / opened the
door, and called him towards it. He
rose slowly, came forward a few steps
and then paused, looking earnestly in my
face, with a glance that seemed to beg
permission to remain.
Good = | said, you shall stay il
you like" shut tho door, the dog took
up his station again by the hearth, and ]
betook myself TO my pillow.
It was broad day when 1 awoke again,
after a night of uninterrupted slumber
and the first thing my waking glances
met was my friend, the hound, sitting
quietly by the hearth, waiting for me to
rise. was glad to see him. The mem
ory of the scenes of the previous eve
ming inclined me to look upon him with
affection and am quite sure he return
ed it, for he showed his sentiments to
the best Of bis ability, in his dog-like but
eloquent fashion. We bade each other
a very cordial good morning, and then I
proceeded to make myself ready for
breakfast.
Meeting mine host below, I gave him
an account Of last evenings events, which
considerably incensed him. Breakfast
was ready, and as soon as had Dispatch
ed It, I ordered my horse to be brought
round for / wished to resume my jour
ney as early as possible.
Meanwhile, the hound kept close be-
side me wherever / went; and seemed
by bis actions, to know that l was about
to take my departure. could not be
iusensible to the eloquent though mute
signs of interest and affection which he
displayed. As l mounted my horse, he
looked up earnestly in my face, "agged, |
his tail, and uttered a low whine. lie
said, in everything but words, Take me
with you"
Landlord" said /, as was ready
at the very last second, to ride off, " since
this dog has no legitimate master, and
for the protection you have afforded him
you would henceforth have the right to
that name, l am willing to pay you a fair
sum if you will let me have him"
Why, bless your heart p answered
the good humored host, q don't know
who has a right to him if you havn't
for didn't you save his life last night
He's yours, sir, if you will take him
and you are quite welcome to him"
With these considerations, then, the
dog became nine, and rode of, while
he, keeping beside me, frolicked around
at every step with unmistakable demon
'trations of pleasure.
Al noon we stopped at an inn to take
4 brief hours rest and food, and were
aoon again on our way. l intended to
'ide no later than five or six o'clock
and, at that time, coming up to pleas
mt, comfortable, looking inn, dismount-
ID again. The landlord was polite, at |
entive-even eager l thought to please !
ne. The attendants--though | saw but t
me or two-were civil and decent look d
ng; the accommodation all that could be
Iesired. An excellent repast was spread C
'efore me, of which l partook with rel a
sh !; and directly afterwards, visited my =
orse, in the stable, as was nay custom. i
Ie was making a comfortable supper,
nd seeing him well taken care of left
i'm.
Returning to the house, l missed my
og, for the first time that day, from my
ide. lie had come out with me, but l a
aw nothing Of him now. r
Where is he, wonder 2" l said to
be landlord, who stood on the steps. Il
30, be is somewhere near, dare say" p
e answered, "and will make lis ap- h
earance soon." l
We went in, and presently I ascended tC
, my chamber. The landlord soon after b
0ming up, stopped in as he was passing. V
took the opportunity to ask him some ii
uestions concerning the nsighborhood, b
hicb, though rather unsettled, seemed "
leasant one, with a great deal Of fine tC
,enery. He very readily entered into st
'nversation, and soon, by natural turn
y own journey, and several other gen te
-al matters connected with myself and ct
y business, were touched upon. Nod nj
ng towards a small table near, whereon p'
y pistols lay, be said: L
" l see you 60 armed. That is well OF
these times. Handsome little things bl
ay take the liberty to look at them p hs
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