New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-12
4 TALE OF ANCIENT ROME.
EOfn TIL Biz.


"Good-day servius suppose shall see thee at the
temple tonight"
Roman gazing nquirngy into the face of his companion
an aged and gray bearded veteran OF many wars.
/" How now boy !" exclaimed the old man. Hast thou
not heard Of the fruit and festival under the charge
of Ladies' Aid Society at the Temple OF the Fererian
Jupiter on the Capitolne Y
The youth shuddered.
had forgotten. good Lucius," he said One OF the
priests mad recev Ell call elsewhere and this festival s
Tor the purpose OF raising funds TO increase his meagre
salary. and thereby induce MN 10 renain- Am hoe
3 Yes. thou art o servius"
90" shall not there. attended one entertainment Of
this SORT some time ago. had six scrupu in posses
sion went in. but when departed had not SO
much as a sestertus -, - .,...
simony thee not II costs but one denarius to
enter +. . NJ, - NV, 49,,
In the temple" continued Lucius thou wilt find
large and assortment OF fancy goods and toilet
articles at prices below their market value, for they
have been donated by various tradesmen and artcers
But is il not taking unfair advantage Of these same
tradesmen and artitcers, said the young man. To sell
their goods at prices less than their value ."
m 1r vii persuade thee Yet Know then that the
fair Julia will have charge OF atable Hal thou changes
Listen my Lucius" cried the youth, and thou shalt
know my secret 1t my purpose 70 espouse the maiden
ard we'll the goods which the gods have bestowed upon
me We're TO visit the fair should be despoiled OF all
and my hSps thou them and by the gods
will prove il to thee II thou wilt but go with me 70 the
u
workmanshIp and worth q hundred scrupun is 70 be
drawn for and the tickets but sestertis each VINO
KNOWS but the gods Will bestow this treasure upon
thee - q, III, -. ~.
fair but I shall remain only short time
Thou hast decided wisely, seryius And now must
away, III see thee later -.
THAT evening young servtus donned his dress oga and
par OF red and fastened 10 the temple OF the
Ferefran Jupiter With his pleasuraDle antlclpauons
was mingled . vague presentment OF evil which ne
Welcomed NV all including the fair Tula, who when the
tirst greetings had been exchanged, said
servfus you yonder statue OF Minerva II Is 10 be
given the priest who receives tne largest number OK
votes. How many shall put you down fort"
Ffve,' replied the youth, with sinking heart
What Is the cost"
"Ten sestertii each.'
The youth handed her treble scrupulum and waited
for his change When he got tired Of waiting DO walked
noodily away, and Immediately captared by noble
Roman matron, who did not release him until she had
him. and various less useful articea And
went until at last servtus had spent AL his ready
money and given notes for what no had nc home But
one hope SUSTAINED him he might draw sns sosaep r
was numbered CIVIL, and he fancied that IL mad .
lucky look.
Finally the hour Of the drawing arrived me tickets
all placed helmet ana the ihIAns cnio vi bocis
thrust In her hand and took one CUT
EMO CxyITI announced the priest Young servfua
has drawn the prize" 5ervfuss melancholy was now
lions of ses he was approached by rulla who said:
"Thou knowest. suppose eervius, that y mas been
GENERALLY xpected whoever drew the Tyre would do
lafe Immediately to the tsmplA would DO very bad
TAKE IT, then" exclaimed servius. g. with gesture
Of despair he rushed from the temple.
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