The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1861-03-09
CHAPTER XIII.
Tnr LITTER IND or 4 PRAY, sNp THE
BIaINNISG OF 4 FEAST.

THE LATTER IND OF PRAY, ANp ThE
BEGISSISG OF FEAST.
The loss Of the Tyrolcsc amounted to sixty
.yo killed and ninety.sevcn wounded; Of their
'risnds the Austrians, twenty-five killed and
ifty. nine wounded. OF the Bayarilns were
,eckoncd two thousand five hUnlrod killed and
wounded, including several officers.
The cnca cement had lasted till seven in the
yening. At nine the Bayarials retreated to
Kufstcin under favor Of the darkness. At four
,'clock the next morning, the victorious peas
,ntry hocked unfortunately into Innsbruck,
.boutir aud singing without any order, but
yet without the least offence in their demelnof
n proceedings. At nine o'clock lioier marched
N at the head Of the men Of Passcyr; and with
Father Joachim at his right hand. by this
line the city was full to overiiowins.
you would have thought the very windows
Spake,
So many greedy looks Of youne aud old,
Through easements dartel their desiring eyes
Upon his visage.'
For, certainly, the impression prevailed among
he good people of Innsbruck, tina, he WAS the
great man Of the day, and 90 u continucit to do.
Michael Stumf beamins like the sun, stood
On the threshold Of his house to catch glimpse
If the Sandwirth as he passed, vauntinE much
ais familiarity with HIM to those who were
willing 10 listen; and extolling his yalor, be-
,ause Il enhanced the honor Of his acquaintance,
Eyes, yes" he repeated, wagging his head,
"tl ere's more 10 him than you'd think Tor, as
homcly as be looks. Why now, Chastelar-
we've had General Chastel,r among "a, though
now, I'm sorry to hear, he has quilted the
country-and lIermayr-.weNc had Baron ii4r-
inrs at this present occasion, suppose We shall
| shortly have his own account--both OF these
| have been counted noteworthy men-io soy
nothing Of our own Barsn TaXis-but, to my
mind, there's not greater man among en- all,
| in spite Of his homely bearing, than my honest
friend the Sandwirth. An hero he comes -
nav, not vet. How the bells are ringing, and
yet there's such din, elang and confusion,
they scarce can he heard. Here be comes then
YES Yes, the green jackets, walking six or
light abresst-there's he, look you, neighbor--
! there's my old ally the Sandwirth-many pot
| Of beer have he and l shared together Aud
| now, see you, he has feather In his hat, and a
sword at his side, and pistols in his belt. Ilur'
ga hurra say, Sandwirth (Nod at him,
1 Alouise,-I1l catch his eye.) Hurra! hurra !!
| The churches received them. As many as
| could enter them crowded the aisles; the rest
hung about the doors. After victory and
thanksgiving, naturally came feasting. wound
and Hospitality received; and numbers OF escap
ed Tyrolese prisoners came painting back tC
| their friends at intervals throughout the day.
Late In the evening Baron Iormayr arrived
at the Taxis Palace. His throat wasyery sore,
and he was very hoarse and not q little vexed
at having had no share in the glory Of the day
Flinging himself on sofa, he desired Iioiel
| might he instantly sought, found, and sent u
himssf.
80 here you are, Hofer !" cried the Baron, 70
yerishly shaking up the cushion under his head.
sHere we are, Baron-in Innsbruck"
"Aye, aye, suppose You are all mightil,