Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-07-01
Hard up yet Rich in Eloqu-
ence.

ell, yet terrible gaunt and thin. If satch-
els had ribs, one could have seen that
satckel's ribs, and noted how thin in flesh
it was. When a professor of hack driving
asked the stranger ifhe would have a car.
riage he smiled blandly and replied:
mot this tin e, Colone'-not just now
although | warn thee that it is plebeian,
like for a duke to walk around with his
baggage in his hand. I am ID search Of a
hc%stelry-a caravansary where I can recu-
perate and refresh" .-sf9eN
When he stood before the hotel clerk
the clerk noted that the strangers hat was
full Of dents and caves; that this shirts
front was badly soiled that his garments
were becoming tbreadbare, and that there
was need of thorough repair.
81 desire a seat at the banquet board
without delay said the stranger. 81
have travelled far and feel the need of
refreshment."
The CLERK smiled as the satchel was
lifted over the counter. lie "befted' it
and smiled again.
81 carry the ducats here, in my wallet"
snapped the stranger, land after I have
shipped the amber Mocha and carved the
spring poultry, I shall cheerfuly requite
thee"
He might have seventy>6ve cent about
him-the clerk would chance it. Vic.
tory Tucked in the strangers eye as he
turned to one ofthe bell boys and said /:
youthful slaves, conduct me to a
place where I can battle my fevered brow"
lie was conducted and after he had
bathed he looked a little better. Even q
boot.black is improved by a liberal arpli,
cation of soap and water. Still, there was
that .lank satchel behind the counter.
those t~hreadbare garments and that hun.
cry voice.
snow, serf, proceed to the banquet
hall and l will follow thee" said the
stranger, as he ran a coarse comb over
his head for the last time.
Seated at the table and approached by
a waiter, he remarked:
Thou caust bring me rare viands Of
ahy kind, and l will not quarrel with
thee about the cookery
"Beefsteak--fried ham-mutton chops
or livrr?' queried the girl.
Fair lady, to thine own good judg.
ment do leave it," he replied; 'ouly
let wings be added to thy speed, for my
castle is leagues away and l hunger"
She brought him a well-select stock Of
groceries and provision, and he got away
with then as a steam ditcher goes down
through sandy soil. He ate his fill and
then he crammed another meal down on
top Of that. He emptied his coAee.cup
again and again. anG when he finely rose
from the table he could hardly lift himself
Turning to the fatigued waiter he gently
said
"Fair maiden of the valley thou hast
done thy culinary work in a manner
which speaks volumes for thee. Permi,
me to offer thee my heartfelt thanks"
He strolled into the office. put SOM
matches in one vest pocket and somt
toOthpicks in the other, and then leaning
his elbow on the counter, said to the clerk
"Thou knowest thy duties we'll, AMI
when | am far away l shall gladly SOUND
thy praise"
Come, no fooling now-out with tina
seventy.fve cents"
''As soon as my retainers arrive I shall
give thee a wcighty purse and thou cansI
keep every ducat in it."
"Ducats be hanged I want scrip
nicleS-stamp! 1 want pay for you,
l breakfast -
Gentleman, my friend with the Roman
nose" continued the stranger, Tho,
cans't not say | am a lord or a duke il
+ Disguise
And l don't care a cent! Arc you
going to pay?'
/. Gam I going to turn these fragments
} of wood into gold?' quried the stranger
, a 'he held up a number of pine tooth'
: picks.
The clerk came out Of the office, havin,
{ the lean satcbel in his hand, and he tool
r the stranger to the door, kicked him will
great good will and pointed up the street
. IL go, said the man in a solemn
voice, ''but when my retainers arrive,
/ shall seek revenge-buman gore shall b.
4 shed to satisfy me?'
lyon want to gore right away from
here-tuic -stnartv' exclaimed .b'