The New Orleans Democrat., 1876-05-07


saint Andrew. but II is singular how
like they are. I would gladly know, y
he be not from my own country, what
ran make him express himself so warm
Iv in behalf OF james Crichton. Hark
We. Young sir" he cried aloud, You are
not, | suppose, from Scotland, are
The youth could scarcely forbear a
smile at the inquiry. hut he shook ms
head IN denial. The smile that severed
the lips displayed q row OF pearls: The
very teeth are M"rions,' thought
Ogilvy. ,,,, a,o,,.a, ,,o sor
bopist. Can any good come from out
that rascally country l know this
youth well-he Ia one of the Gelosi-one
az the Venetian troop who have the
kings license to enact their plays Mt the
Hotel de Bourbon. ] thought ] knew
the face and figure. but the voice was
not to be mistaken. Tis he who singeth
the airs in the comedies: and right well
too, / warrant him. All thought
strikes me-we have minute or two TO
spare, why not employ It in song?
What say you. comrades, shall we lose
this golden opportunity A song n
song ,.,,, ,u,a, ,,o soho,,rs
clapping their hands. Nothing can be
better. A song by all means aud n
circle OF faces was presently formed
round the Geloso. 4,
Meanwhile Ogilvy. not less annoyed
at the turn which affairs had taken.
than mt the supposed imputations
thrown out against the stranger. for. not
being untinctured by the prejudiccs OF
his country. as to the morality of stage
concentrations. he entertained feel
ing Of contempt, amounting almost to
abhorrence. for the vocation OF nm actor,
thus addressed him: Hath he not belied
thee?" he said, with something OF dis
trust. Say he has spoken falsely say
thou art no player no hired mimic.
and. by the pious memory OF John
Knox. will hurl back the foul asper-
sion I'm his teeth"
"Peacel' cried tho scholar Of Mon
taigu. Down with the froward Scot. II
he offer further interruption.
LET him answer me, and l am
dumb, returned tho resolute Ogilvy
Once more, stranger have | miscon-
strued thee2'
"You have done so IL you supposed me
other than ! am" replied the youth,
raising his head. Il am ono OF the
"You hear him" cried the Sorbonist
He admits It. Now, give US the song
without more ado
'T DENY not my calling" replied the
Geloso. but / will not sing at your
bidding"
I'VE will see that" returned the Sor-
bonist. There are pumps within our
courts whose waters are as song COM
pelling as those of Helicon. Their vir-
tue IL marvellous"
"Sangre di Diosl let us drag the
young spark thither," cried Caravala !:
The II find his voice, I'll engage, rather
than brook the catarrhs likely to be en-
gendered by the geld fount."
So saying he laid his hand rudely
upon the Geloso's shoulder. The latter
started back dark eyes shot light
nings at the nggressor, while, quick as
thought, he drew forth u stiletto, and
placed ii at Caravaia's s throat.
Withdraw thy hand from my per
SON" no cried, Ter by st. Mark ! will
strikel"
And Caravaja, seeing from his man
ner that the Gcloso was in earnest
deemed IL prudent TO rclinquish his
hold. which he did with shrug and his
habitual braggadocio exclamation.
"Ey my faith - said the Englishman
laughing heartily, "our Spaniard hath
the worst Of 1t.
Il pray you, Signori, said the Geloso.
needless Of their sarcasm, taking OF his
cap and displaying ut the same tim" y
shower Of raven ringlets. II beseech
YOU To let me depart without further
molestation ] have it not in my power
to comply with your wishes. neither 90
I see your title to require my compli-
ance Though n player. | am not
wholly unfriended; and If
"He threatens u.s." said the Sorbonist !;
marked you that If? II will never do
to give up our point. The song, Signor
Geloso, and then depart us soon rs you
list.
"Nevcr!" replied the Qeloso; "and ]
counsel you to beware how you drive
me to extremities."
"If none other will take the youth 8
part, / will" said the Englishman. II
care not II he be Geloso or Diaboloso.
II all are against him. l am for him.
The Blounts ever take the weaker side,
and Simon Bl,unt will not disgrace the
name he bears. Come, Sir Scot, this
quarrel is partly yours. Draw your
blade. man, and stand by this poor lad.
who looks as II he had never seen
blow struck before.
A blithe Jingle of small silver bells
was heard amongst the crowd, offering
a scasonable interruption to the brawl,
and very fantastic parsonage from
whom the sound proceeded strove to
press forward. he was clad III slngu.
lar parti-colored raiment composed OF
white. crimson and blue damask, 50
quantity fashioned and striped with
such numberless straight and horizontal
lines, that it produced the most whim-
steal effect imaginable.
This Bizarre figure was the king ia
vorite button Chicot.
by your leave, my masters he
cried, shouldering his way through the
crowd, and bestowing bullets with n
bauble upon all who opposed his pro-
gress. why should you stop me
Folly was ever current in the University
OF Paris. Besides, all my wisdom is
needed. They are about to souse a
singer in cold water to give him voice.
That were a feat worthy the first fool IL
France. | should lose my post were
not to assist. Have a care, | say. Make
way for the Able of Bejaunes, though
he be not mounted on his ass at the
Feast Of the Innocents."
And planting himself Immediately