The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-01-15
The HIastIH aud tho Soidior.

After tho battle of Jena (thc 14th Of Oc-
tober, lSO6), Prussian cornet and four OF
his men found themselves cut oil from their
division Of the army.
Alter wandering about for some time,
they at last came to village, a1ti dismoun-
ted at tue door Of the pastors house, as the
most likely place at which they could OBJ
tain rcfreshmcnt.
1t was late IN the evening, aud the house
door was closed. ''Opcn the door," cried
the cornet, young man, who seemed to
think soldicre qualifications were display
ca ~ clustering manner. 'Open at once,
or II have the door hewn into splinters u
"Who is therc7" demanded the pastor.
''Open at once, sirrah, or I'll havo your
window broken inl" cried the young man,
ma still more threatening tone. Meanwhile
his companions remained perfectly uulet.
Presently q servant opened the door.
Their leader stepped ~, and soon showed
by his rude behavior how little he meritcd
the title OF IAN officer and gentleman"
Inc servant OF tue pastor, who was de-
votedly attached to him, was the more an
noycd at this overbcaring manner, since his
master was most hospitable and courteous
TO everyone; SO he determined that the
young officer shonld be punished little for
his unscemly conduct unu he set about do
ing 1t after this fashion.
The pastor, who was very fond of dogs.
possessed splendid English mastiT, which
lie bought from MI officer who was going
back TO his regiment. The animal had bccn
thlhcu 70 watch the recruits wnen they
were being marched through tho country.
1t was only necessary for his master to show
him the recruit, with the words 'Sultan.
recruit" and he could rest assured that
would the dog allow no one to leave a room,
when the words "a recruit" were uttered.
Ii such one confldcd to his charge A.
tempted to go to the door his goalcr first
drew HIN gently back by his cotLing; If
ilc repeated the attempt, he was drawn back
more torclbly; and if he resisted, the mas
I'LL would throw him to the ground put his
paws on his breast, and call his master with
loud bayings. Many u recruit had been 80
Obliged to lie or stand until the officer came
and gave him his liberty by saying 'Ilot
him pass"
The pastor was quietly standing with the
troopers in the yard, while his servant
fetcr was alone in tho room with the cor
net-who had thrown himself on sofa,
and was comfortably reposlng till tho horses
were got ready. Sultan was quietly lying
behind tho stove. Peter went to him, poin-
So~ '" viz SSAhSt uhpClCSlfCu NY luC talICrs
and whispered, ''Sutan, recruit" and
then went out. Sultan lcisurcly gct up.
stretched himself, and then graveiy took
up his position in front of The young SOL
dier.
PRESENTLY one of the troopers called from
the yard through the window, "Whon you
are ready, Sir cornct, will you comet"
"At once" said the cornct: taking I'D
s itis hat Eyas aad stick (Which were ton the fash
just as he put his hand on the latch,
tho door and the cornet, and quietly drew
him away. Alarmed and suspccting trcach-
cry, the cornct drew his sabre, but before it
was well out Of the scabbard he was on his
back on the ground, Sultan standing over
him and baying furlously.
''Are you not coming, Sir cornctP" cried
the troopers. ''Surcly you do not think wo
arc 30 very safe hcrc"
"IIelp me, thcn!" groancd the unhappy
cornct.
The pastor heard the commotion, aud
the troopers dlsmounting, stepped into tho
room. and could not help laughing heartily
rs they saw how amiable and polite tho
cornct was TO the mastitf.
"WhaL arc you doing with tho dog7"
said one, while the others laughed.
"Ah! know not what he wants." said
the poor cornet, who still lay under SultAn'a
feet, and was white with terror.
The pastor soon guessed what Peter had
been doing, and he called the dog away,
but in vain; for Sultan had learned his duty
so well that he would take no countermand
from any one but the person who had Civ
Ell him the first order.
The cornct was obliged to remain whore
he was till Peter (who took care to keep
ont Of the way) could be found. At last he
came, and when he SAID, ''Lct him pass"
tho dog released tho captive, who, wiser
man from tho lesson he had received, took
leave OF tho pastor in q much moro civil
way than he had at first assumed.