The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1880-07-22
THE ARCHITECTS WIFE,

Many years had passed away since
81 he tyrant of Montiel, had destroyed the
ridge of San Martin. Dignitaries both
dChurch and State had We'd with each
ether in their endeavors to replace it.
But the skill and care of the most cele-
trsted architects, Christian and Moor
rh alike, had been altogether wanting
IN success on account Of the rapidity Of
the stream, which carried away in it's
mpetuous course the framework of
wood and the pillars of stone before the
Gches of the bridge could be completed.
Don Pedro Tenorio, Archbishop of
Toledo, then made application through
ont all the cities and towns of Spain
Tor an architect capable OF rebuilding
The bridge of San Martin; but for a
long time without response. One day
hsWever, man and woman, complete
Strangers to the place, entered Toledo by
TIE Camhron Gate and after carefully in
9ecting the ruins of the bridge, fixed,
for their residence, upon an empty
house not far from them. A few hours
dterwards the man might have been
een vending his way towards the pal
ace Of the Archbishop.
The oyofthe good prelate was indeed
great when one of his attendants in
iormed him that an architect from an
eher kingdom requested the honor of
~ ilaaseFyiew, The Archbishop hastened
nglve the desired audience and the
ranger Y was ushered into his presence.
ine architect was still Young. but
laousht and misfortune had left their
'aces on his countenance and rem
aerea him disappearance prematurely
gray. After kindly returning his re-
'specaufsalutation, Don Pedro motioned
am .a soa seat directly in front of his
). Sir" said the stranger, "my name
! snleh must be entirely strange to you,
Juan de Arevalo and l am an archi-
ect by profession"
lou have come hither, attracted no
I0uot' by the notice which we in Tole-
Y s,,i nave circulated throughout Spain,
! alIns Tor an architect sufficiently skill
Y as'' 70 rebuild the bridge of San Mar
That is so.''
!, are you aware of all the difficulties
the work."
! = not only know them, your grace,
y W. conceive myself capable of over
Where have you studiedp'' asked |
e Archbishop. Ao
! In Salamanca"
Ia and what buildings are there to
;15, iIun you can point in proof of your
None." az
- ! am very sorry indeed that YOU
,s .s y 40 credentials wherewith to satisfy
|. mat 4 we confde in you we shall |
y rust in vain?"
!; !. nave one which at all events may
aSiy your grace
= And that is?'
My life, -
~. Explain YOURSELF cried the Arch
'uOp.k
!, maen W the supports of the center
,rM the new bridge of San Martin
IN ,.snmoved, the architect who designed |
w WI De found standing on the KEY |
ne Of the .arch.,''
oh1: agree to your TERMS" replied the
,ss quite won over by the self
aaselce ! OF the stranger. I
and will fulfill Them returned
architect. -
ne Z. Archbishop held out his hand to
h hs,sllor, and the latter returned to
! nuase aa.s with a look of evident JOY.
aay who had accompanied juan
a,esaio aln to Toledo, young and still
~ ~ N spite of the traces Of suffering
I1r iaee, awaited him with anxiety,
r0 ru.rieo to meet him at the door.
Il. ;a.slahna, my own?' exclaimed the
s m T. embracing his wife, /" amidst
AZ dalonaments of art which beautify
,sn.. euo there will be one destined to
Arono as TO posterity the name.of Juan
: : 'ne eve Of the Festival of San nde-
- -, patron saint of the city, Juan de
MY; o announced formally to the
soisnop that in order to complete |
~ sI[k !. there remained only the re-
al OF the 500 ffoll - u 49,