Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-05-18
ARE REBELS TO Blk TRUSTED.


delivered by the Hon. Chas. Gayarre, In New
Orleans. We think there is some point in
its application to the condition of to-day:
"Some centuries ago two kings were con-
tending for the crown Of CASTLE. forget
their names for the present, but to facilitate
the telling Of my story, shall call one AL
fonzo and the other John. Alfonzo proclaim
ed, of course, that John was a userper and
rebel, and John returned the compliment
Well, John at last defeated his rival, horse
and foot, and carried everything triumph.ntly
before him, with the exception of single
town, which Alfonzo had ntrusted to stout
old knight, called Aguilar, and which, after
q long siege, still remained impregnable.
"You have done enough for honor" said
King John one day 10 the knight, "surren-
der and you shall have the most liberal
terms"
"If you read the history of your country"
answered Aguilar, 'you would know that
none Of my race ever capitulated."
81 will starve you, you proud and obsti-
nate fool"
"Starve the eagle, if you CAM
II will put you aud the whole garrison to
the sword"
"Try," was the laconic reply, and the siege
went on.
One morning as the rising sun was Begin
ming to gladden. with its rays the highest
towers Of the beleaguered city, a parley
sounded from The camp of the enemy.
'Surrender" said John again; ''my ri
val, Alfonzo, is dead, and the whole Of Cas-
tie recognizes my sway as that Of its legiti-
mate sovereign"
'Go then, to Seville where his body lies
You shall have my royal word that shall
attempt nothing against you on your way,
nor against the city in your absence"
The knight came out with banner flying
and small escort of grim-visaged warriors.
The gates were closed before him the dense
battallions Of the enemy opened their ranks,
and as be passed along slowly riding the no.
BILE war-horse, shouts of admiration burst far
and wide from the whole host who had so
often witnessed his deeds of valor, and the
echoes of the loud and enthusiastic greeting
accompanied him until the red plume which
waved over his helmet was ont Of sight
He arrived at Seville, and went straight to
the cathedral, where he found the tomb OF
his former sovereign. He had it opened, and
after gazing awhile with moist eyes at the
pale face which met his look, he thus ad-
dressed the dead monarch: "Sir, had sworn
never to deliver to any body but yourself the
out-keys of the town which you had intrust-
ed to my care; have kept my OATH" and
he deposited them on the breast of King
Alfonzo. Then, bestriding his good steed,
he galloped back to his.post.
As soon as be approached, again the ranks
Of the enemy opened, and King John con-
fronted him.
~Are you satisfied, and do you now give
up the contest2"
ayes, sire"
"Where are the keys Of the town.
"On King Alfonzos breast. Go and gel
them. We meet no more"
| "By heaven, we shall never part !" ex.
claimed the King. "Get the keys back your.
self, and remain In command Of the town
in my name"
The followers of the King murmured, and
complained of his rewarding rebel.
ale is no longer one said King John
'Such rebels, when won, become the best o
subjects"
Had / the honor Of approaching the Presi
dent i would take the liberty OF saying Il
him; Follow this example, respected sir
Trust without fear, those men who hav,
fought to the last for the cause which they
loved, and which claimed their fidelity
Trust those rebels who come to you will
clean hands, after having deposited the key
of their loyalty on the dead body of tn
Southern Coufederacy.