Wyandot County Republican. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1869-1903, 1869-09-09

s'Levi ben Nathan"
''Have you other wise, just and
holy men here p
Certainly Ismael Zadik, there
is Jehoshua ben Amnon, Samuel
the learned, Mordecaii Cohen"
"But stay interrupted Raschi
''the one I mean suppose must be
a very old man, with pale face,
bowed knees, a long, white beard,
eyes red with tears from much
weeping for the transgressious of
Israel; man ever engaged in pray
er, who macerates his body and
trains his soul"
"There is no such a man in Bar
celona,' answered the wood cutter,
Farewell"
s'Stay." exclaimed the Rabbi, de
tanning him; lean you tell me aught
of Abraham ben Gerson p
abraham henderson p echoed
the laborer, he is no saint. He is
a rich man, delicate liver, keeps
much company. and is high in favor
with the Gentiles.''
Where does he live, friend p
Follow me and 1 will show
you"
The Rabbi Raschi was brought
by the wood cutter before a marble
palace. Gaily comparisoned horses
stood at the door, held by pages in
gallant liveries. He fastened up
the fight of steps leading the en-
trance and ent' red the hall. 1T was
paved with colored marbles; the
walls were encased with alabaster
richly sculptured, and silk curtains
hung before the doors. Noblemen
waited there, lounging on velvet
sofas, till the master of the house
could attend to them Servants
eIitterirg with gold lace hurried
about, bearing salvers of the most
precious metal on which were COB
lets full Of iced wines, and plates
with delicious CONNECTIONS, which
they handed to the illustrious Wis
ltOrs.
Travel stained, dust-begrimed,
leaning on his rude staff, his gaber-
dine in tatters, his long white beard
untrimmed, and the white hair OF
his head in tangled locks, unattend-
ed to, the wondering Raschi stood
entranced. A servant approached
him with a golden salver. on which
we're wines The old man raised
his staff, and with flashing eyes in
dignantly signed him to retire.
Suddenly a silver bell tinkled
Instantly all the mobiles rose. the
servants started to the stairs leading
to the upper portion of the house,
drew back the brocade curtains-that
screened the ascent. and ranged
themselves in a line between the
stairs and the entrance door
In another moment noble look
ing jew in a crimson velvet dress
with gold chains about his neck
appeared, accompanying a SpanisI
prince of royal blood, conversine
with him familiarlv as they descend
ell the steps, and as he led him tc
his door.
"Make wav," said Rabbi Raschi
thrusting his staff betwixt two O
the livcried servants, make way
for me-"
The master Of the house stood
still and looked at him; then made
a sign to the domestics who fell
back and allowed the old man te
pass.
Raschi's cheeks grew crimson
His hand trembled as he thrust i
forth and laid it on the arm of the
wealthy Jew.
''Are you Abraham, sou ot
Gerson he asked, in falterins
tones.
Il am What do you want with
me, father p
II must speak with you. Leat
on to private chamber -
The merchant obeyed, nd brough
the Rabbi into little room hung
W til blue silk, fretted with silver.
Il am Raschi Ben Isaac," sait
the old man, land l came here tt
seek you. I hoped to have founo
a pious jew; I find one living il
pomp and worldliness. I hoped tt
find one fasting and praying; l fine
one eating and trafficking.
thought to find one the favorite o
God, and find one the courted o
princes and mobiles. Is this tn
house for Jew-a child of de
spised and outcast race? The TEN
pie lieth waste, and shall we live il
luxury and splendor ?"
Il feel honored in being visite,
by the illustrious Raschi," sai'
Abraham.
"Shamed, shamed,' exclaimed tn
Rabbi. Are you not ashame
| before me to exhibit all his profu
sion p
Goods blessing has been on m
business said the meachant.
"And how do you recompens
Him ?" cried the indignant Raschi
"By neSlectlnS the glVer, Dy Squan
dering the gift. Do you fast long
Do you wear. the stones with you
knees ?"
"My business occupies my tim
and demands my energies. l pre-
but cannot pray for long. canno
fast, or my business would not b
attended to-"
do you eat Of meat, the flesh Q
beasts not slain by 4 JEWS
butcher %
Il have even done So"
Have you partaken of the al
cursed flesh of the swine ?''
81 fear that | have.''
''Have you neglected daily after
dance at the syanagogue p