Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1875-07-31
RICH---IE ELoQUENCE'.

RIUH--tE ELOQUENOE.
He walked ont of the depot with a
satchel in his hand--a good-looking
satchel, yot terribly gaunt and thin. If
| satchels had ribs one could have seen
that satchel's ribs and noted how thin
in flesh it was. When a professor of
hack-driving asked the stranger if
he would have carriage he smiled
blandly and replied: "Not this time,
Colonel-not just now, although warn
thee that it is plebeian-like for duke
to walk around with his baggage in his
hand. am in search of hostelry-
q caravansary where I can recuperate
and refresh" When he stood before
the hotel clerk, the clerk noted that the
strangers hat was full of dents and
caves; that his shirt-front was badly
soiled; that his garments were becom-
ing threadbare, and that there was need
of thorough repair.
Il desire seat at the banquet
board without delay" said the stranger.
"I have travelled far and feel the need
of refreshment."
The clerk smiled as the satchel was
lifted over the counter He "hefted"
it aud smiled again.
II carry the ducats here in my wal
let,' said the stranger, "and after I
have slipped the amber mocha and carved
the spring poultry, 1 shall cheerfully
rcquite thee"
He might have seventy.five cents
about him-thc clclk would chance it.
Victory lurked in the strangers eye as
he turned to one of the bell-boys and
said
Youthful slave, conduct me to q
place where I can lave my fevered
brow"
He was conducted, and after he had
laved he looked little better Even q
boot. black is improved by liberal ap-
plication of soap and water. Still,
there was that lank satchel behind the
counter, those thread-b bare garments,
and that hungry voice.
"Now, serf, proceed to the banquet
hall and I will follow thee" said the
stranger, as he ran a course comb over
his head for the last time. Seated at
table and approached by waiter, he
remarked:
"Thou canst bring me viands of any
kind, and shall not quarrel with you
about the cookery"
" Beefsteak - fried ham mutton
i-ohops, OF heey?' gue,iea the %itl.
'"Fair lady, to thine own good judg-
ment do / leave it, he replied; only
let wings be added to thy speed, for
my castle is leagues away, and hun
ger"
She brought him well-selected stock
of groceries and provisions, and he got
away with them as steam ditcher goes
down through sandy soil. He ate his
fill, and then he crammed another meal
down on top of that. He cmptied his
coffee cup again and again, and when
he finally rose from the table, he could
hardly lift himself. Turning to the fa-
tigued waiter, he gently said:
Fair maiden of the valley, thou
hast done thy culinary work in man
ner which speaks volumes for thee.
Permit mo to offer thee my heartfelt
thanks"
He strolled into the Office, put some
matches in one vest pocket, and some
toothpicks in the other, and then, lean
| ing his elbow on the counter, said to
the clerk:
Thou knowest thy duties we'll, and
when am far away shall gladly sound
thy praise"
"Come, no fooling now-out with
that seventy-cents."
seas soon as my retainers arrive,
shall give thee weighty purse, and
thou canst keep every ducat in it."
| "Ducats be hanged! I want scrip
nickles-stamps! I want pay for your
breakfast
/ Gently, my friend with the Roman
nose, continued the stranger; ' thou
canst not say I am lord or duke in
disguise. T"
] And I don't care cent! Are you
going to pay p
Am / going to turn these fragments
of wood into gold?" queried the stran-
ger, as he held up number of pine
toothpioks.
The clerk came out OF the Office, hav.
4 ing the lean satchel in his hand, and be
took the stranger to the door, kicked
him with great good will, and pointed
up the street.
| 81 CO." said the man, in a solemn
voice; g But when my retainers arrive
shall seek revenge-human gore shall
satisfy me!'
You want to gore. right away from
here = quick smart!" exclaimed the
! clerk.
/ He went. His face was clouded foi