Weekly Trinity journal., 1875-07-31
RICH IN ELOQUENCE.

satchel in his hand-a good looking
satchel, yet terribly gaunt and thin. If
satchels had ribs, one could have seen
that satchels, and noted how thin in
flesh it was. When professor Of hack
driving asked the stranger if he would
have a carriage, be smiled blandly and
replied
:" Not this time, Colonel-not just now,
although l warn thee that it is plebian
like for duke to walk around with his
baggage in his hand. l am in search Of
hostelry-a caravansary where can
recuperate and refresh"
When he stood before the hotel clerk,
the clerk noted that his hat was full of
dents and bats, that his shirt-f front was
badly soiled that his garments were be-
coming threadbare and that there was
need of thorough repair.
The clerk smiled ss the satchel was
lifted over the counter. He "hetted" it
and smiled again.
Il carry my ducats here, in my wal
let," said the stranger, and after have
slipped the amber mocha and carved the
spring poultry, l shall cheerfully requite
thee"
He might have seventy five cents about
him-the clerk would chance it. Victo
ry lurked in the strangers eye as he turn
ed to one Of the bell boys and said;
youthful slave conduct me to place
where | can lave my fevered brow"
He was conducted. and after he had
laved he looked a little better. Even a
bootback is improved by liberal appl
cation of soap and water. Still, there
was that lank satchel behind the counter,
those threadbare garments and that hum
cry voice.
Now serf, proceed to the banquet
hall and l will follow thee" said the
stranger, as he run a coarse comb ovei
his head for the last time.
Seated at a table and approached by
a waiter, he remarked
Thou canst bring me rare viands oI
any kind, and l shall not quarrel with
thee about the cookery.
'rBeefsteak-fried ham-mutton chor
or liver ?" queried the girl.
" Fair lady, to thine own good judg-
ment do leave it," he replied, "only do
let wings be added to thy speed, for my
castle is far away and hunger"
She brought him well selected stock
of groceries and provisions, and he got
away with them as steam ditcher goes
through a sandy soil. He ate his fill and
then he crammed another meal down on
top Of that. He emptied his coffee-cup
again and again, and when he finally rose
from the table he could hardly lift him
self. Turning to the fatigued waiter he
gently said
Fair maiden of the valley, thou hast
done thy culinary work in a manner that
speaks volumes for thee. Permit me to
offer thee my heartfelt thanks"
He strolled into the office, put some
matches in one vest pocket and some
toothpicks into the other, and then lean
ing on the counter, said to the clerk:
"Thou knowest thy duties we'll, and
when am far away l shall gladly sound
thy praise"
Come, no fooling now-out with that
seventy fve."
"As soon as my retainers arrive | shall
give thee a weighty purse, and thou canst
keep every ducat in it,"
"Ducats be hanged l want scrip
nckels- stamps ! L want pay for your
breakfast ~
"Gently, my friend with the Roman
nose" continued the stranger. = Thou
canst not say | am lord or duke in dis
guise."
"No, nor l don't care cent. Are yor
going to pay 2''
"Am going to turn these fragments
Of woed into gold ?" quered the stran
ger, as he held up number Of pine tooth
picks.
The clerk came out of his office, having
the lean satcbel in his hand, and he tool
the stranger to The door, kicked him with
great good will, and pointed up the
street.
81 CO." said the man in solemn
voice, "but when my retainers arrive l
shall seek revenge-human gore shall be
shed to satisfy me-"
"You want to gore right away from
re-quick-smart ~ said the clerk.
He went. His face was clouded for a
moment, but then grand smile covered
it, and he stopped newsboy and asked ;
my faithful minion, canst thou direct
me to an office over which hangs the
tradtionary golden balls Of the base mon
ey-lender, where may exchange few
precious heirlooms for some vile dross. ("
And the boy did it.-Detroit Free
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