Johnstown weekly Democrat. (Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa.) 1889-1916, 1889-10-25

The owner of the shop and his son ran
after the man who had carried off their
property in this strange fashion, bat
John, having u ferocious appetite, had
already devoured all that which had so
promptly entered his bag.
When evening came he reached city
where he meant to pass the night, and,
meeting man, he asked where he could
find a lodging place.
II am only poor soldier he said. 81
have served the king for twentv-fcnr
ys...a. slu ! .tsa s,,,lLsd oL4y Il pound II
bread and six pennies"
II can lodge you" replied the man
whom he had addressed, sin a beautiful
house where no one dares to enter be-
cause it is haunted by frightful ghost
II you are not afraid you can be very
comfortable here. You will find an ex-
cellent supper all prepared, for this man,
who returns every night TO his former
dwelling, was very rich"
THAT is good" cried John. "I desire
nothing better than such a lodging. ]
am not afraid. The house pleases me-"
And he entered the abandoned build
ing, and to his Joy he found the cellar
well stocked with choice wines and the
dining table spread with an abundant
feast.
To fortlfv himself against any noctur-
ma. apparitions, after lighting q CANDLE
he ate hearty supper and drank freely
of the wine.
AS he was thus agreeably occupied he
heard q voice calling down the chimney:
"Shall l tumble DOWN."
"Tumble down il you wish to" re-
piled John, little excited by the wine
hat he had taken. "a soldier who has
served the king for twenty-four years to
gain pound of bread and six pennies
has nothing to fear"
At the same instant he saw the leg Of
q man fall upon the floor,
''Do you want to be buriedP' asked the
soldier, emptying another glass Of wire.
With one of its toes the leg ma de
negative sign.
Again the voice cried from the chin
1ey:
"Shall tumble DOWN."
Tumble, il you wish to-" replied
John. ga soldier who has served the
king for twenty-four years fears nothing"
Then he saw come tumbling down the
chimney a second leg, then the trunk
and arms, and, finally, head, which adj
iusted itself upon these members, which
joined each other, and a man appeared
standing before him. "John," said
a voice, which could not be heard with
out feeling Of terror, 81 see that you
are brave"
"That is true" replied John. 81 fear
nothing Why. what can one fear who
has served the king for twenty-four year
for pound of bread and six pennies?'
"Do not trouble yourself about your
poverty. If you will do what desire, to
save my soul, you shall be rich. Will
you do it?"
Certainly. am ready to tie your
limbs together so that they cannot sepa-
rate, if you wish"
unfortunately, it seems to me that
you have taken too much wine.'
"Oh, no; / assure you | am all right, !"
replied the soldier.
"Well. then, follow me-"
John rose and took the candle But
the ghost extended It's arm and eXtin-
guished it. There was no need of Is, for
the two eyes OF the supernatural being
shone like two burning Goals
1t led Joh n to the cellar and there said
to him:
Take this spade and dig up the earth
at that spot"
"Dig yourself, If you wlsh," replied
John. 81 served the king twenty-four
years to gain pound of bread and six
pennies. have no desire to serve an
other master, who will perhaps not give
me even that
The specter took the shovel, dug the
earth, and DIR out successfully three
heavy jars.
"Here is a jar filed with pieces Of cop
per coin, it said to John. "You will dis
tribute these to the poor This one,
filed with silver, you will expend in
masses for my soul. The third, filed
with gold, shall be yours If you promise
me to faithfully make use OF the two
others as have told you to"
"You need have no fears" reDlird
Joan. $40 gam pound OF bread anu
six pennies served the king faithfully