The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-06-21
Che Rutland Daily 6lobe.
SATURDAY, JUNE 81. 1873.
LEGEND OF THE RHINE,
Richard CGur-De-LiOn. or Castu,
rrieHels.

iout IL uhlers vastly from tlle latter, IN that
the grand old hills and immense rock lying
on either side are covered with ruins of
what were once massive towers, castles and
strongholds. These frowning battlements,
perched upon jagged rocks and steep noun
tain passes, were the homes of the warlike
knights and barons of oldcn time, whose
lives seemed spent i'll warning against each
other. To all these ancient ruins through
out Germany, as well as on the Rhine, are
attached some story or romance woven from
history and tradition. A charming German
author has gathered into a little volume
many of these legends. One of the most
delightful of the legends is connected with
Richard l., king of England, called Richard
"CGur Lion" because of his indomitable
courage and bravery.
Richard was born in Oxford, and in 1889
succeeded his father, Henry II. 1t is said
that his naughty spirit and unbcnding will
fastened the death of the old king. Partly
from remorse for past misconduct, partly
from martial taste, which early in life dis
tinguished him, soon after his accession to
the throne he leagued with Philip of France
for a second crusade in Palestine against the
famous Saladin, emperor of Egypt and
Syria. Saladin has wrested Jerusalem from
the hands of the Christian knight, Reginald
de Chatilion and slain many of his follow
ers.News of this disaster reaching England,
Richard determined to regain possession of
the holy city. The key to Syria was the
fortress st. Jean-D'Acre, which endured Il
siege of two years before yielding to the
combined forces of England and France.
However, before the lion-hcarted monarch
had time to take personal possession of Je-
rusalem, news reached him of war at home.
He concluded truce with Saladin, and
quickly embarked to qucll the revolt in his
own kingdom. On the coast of Italy he was
shipwrecked. Nothing daunted by this new
misfortune, he disguised himself as pill
grim, hoping to pass through Germany UNI
seen. BY some means, however, he became
known to Leopold, duke of Austria, who
to crafty personal prejudice, caused him
to be arrested and secretly imprisoned. The
fame of this great monarch had been spread
far and near by pilgrims to tie Holy Land !;
by the songs of troubadours, and the plaud-
its of those who had fought under him. His
own knights worshiped him, and a number
of them banded together, determined, if he
was still living, to find his hiding place and
deliver him.
On lovely summer morning, troop of
horsemen were passing through the coun-
try, in which lay portion of the Hartz
mountains. Three noble-looking men rode
forward. The middle horsemen was dressed
as a minstrel, and on his face was an ex-
preston of deep pain and anxiety. Sud-
denly he stopped his horse, to catch the
notes of a shepherp, singing in the far-off
field. No sooner was the song finished,
than he dashed toward the astonished
singer.
''My boy, sing that again? See, I have
gold for you'll"
"'Tis a song love-" said RI h minstrel,
took the gold and I'D. said the ny w., a, ~
glanced with suspicion at the knight.
SAY. But you must tell me. No harm
shall come to you! Sec, here is more gold
for you"
Triefels, near which often feed my sheep.
"Oh, Godw exclaimed the minstrel, burst
ing into tears, as he knelt on the ground
"Hcw wondrous are thy ways"
His companions approached him will
amazement, to hear him exclaim: "W
have found him On to Triefels!"
After the excitement of their suppose
discovery had somewhat abated, they dc
cided, first, to get view ofthe fortress, an
then mature their plans for getting With
it. The shepherd boy, who was to guild
them thither, told them no strangers wer
allowed to cross the draw-bridgc; and tn
Loener was imperious and unsociabl,
Soon the towers of Triefels glittered in tn
sun' and after careful survey of its SUI
roundinps, they moved away for further d,
liberation.
"My friends" said the knight, sin m
minstrels dress, l must try alone to ga
admission to the castle. Meantime, this be
,S;,i And Won lodgings in the hamlet belo,
IL our noble king is imprisoned here, v
must release him." Thus saying al
w;,b one servant to bear his shield al
ham he rode to the bridge and demand
food and shelter for himself and servar
Aficr much parley, he was received; b
verv nnqraciously. However, within the
drearv walls he found a beautiful woma
the kecner's niece, whose smile was like t
= warm sunlight ON winters day.
= Alter dinner, the minstrel sang to /
drowsy uncle and the charming neice.
the former after a while, seemed to sic
'n ann nJ tho tn;ght heron -
"You seem to love music, fair lady 81
surely, YOU do not often hear it in Il
lonely castle"
'o" .N nni,. r,s.,f and suc moor prisor
sipn ~
s"si r;so,or,,
= s.Yas and hc must be of gentle Dir
III, 5a ~' not saw more. lest nv un
~, Wo Vii be angry Il I talk of hir
VAN" ..Ta,, mo one thing dear maiden, car
hoar tho SONG If this one. who sings
u Freodomp ?"
les you hs,eh' -,
ancholy brings the tears 10 my EYES VI
orough ~
.,,o oil Looner aw, ke. and. {
. just ho" 'nc o,u hseis, n 90 his an
ing orders to lead the stranger 10 MS aP
ment, he himself went out. when
Ln;nbt optorod his chamber. he went to
window, ana ,, xain'y SUM- fnd ,he tower
deepening twilight, 70 nnu 'I LIN 80 ~
which he supposeu ms u ,aa h o sin,
Soon melahchoiy 'o''' was
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