Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-12-07


iron-gloved had, in order to command
general attention, turned to the alb
bots, and said:
Reverend fathers, | have some
thing to show you, which may give
you cause for wonder. While IN the
Holy Land. beheld in the ranks OPP
posed to me, a Saracen dwarf, not
over three feet high, who in spite OF
his small size, was contending most
mantully. The fancy seized me to
take him alive and bring him home,
as source of amusement. / am sure
you will csnfess, after seeing him, that
you never beheld the like
At signal from Sir Reginald, two
OF his attendants lett the hall, and
quickly returned with the person to
whom allusion has been made. He
was scarcely three feet high, having.
as is usual in such cases, a head whose
size is very dlsproportionate to the
rest of his body. His shoulders were
broad, his chest deep, and his arms OF
such length that when standing erect,
he could without difficulty touch the
floor with the ends of his long fingers.
His hair, parted in the middle, hung
down in long eltin locks by the side OF
countenance whose swarthy hue
clearly indicated his Oriental origin.
Altogether, HAHN. Tor such was his
name. was most singular-looking
being, and well calculated in that SUI
perstltious age, to give rise to the
opinion that he was acquainted with
the secrets of the Internal powers, II
not actually in league with them.
Every eye was turned upon HAHN
as he entered. The abbots, who were
not prepared to behold person so
uncOuth, simultaneously crossed
themselves; and exclaimed, below their
breath, "Holy Saints, preserve u.s."
Saw you ever the like, holy faith
ers?" asked the knight, turning to his
guests
Never" SAID the Abbot Wilfred;
81 could not have believed that ma
ture could produce such a wonder OF
deformity."
The dwarf, who had been standing
passively, suddenly shot malignant
glance from underneath his overhang
ing brows, which caused the latter to
start back.
"Does he understand our language?"
inquired he hastily OF the baron, who
had not noticed the circumstance.
Eyes, he has some knowledge OF it,
believe" said Sir Reginald. II will
command him to dance and you shall
see."
"Sir dwarf" said he, turning to Ha-
finn, "these reverend fathers are very
anxious to see you dance. Will you
favor us with specimen OF your
skill2"
The dwarf was passive for mo-
ment, and on the request being repeat
ed, shook his head in the negative.
GLOW now, sirrah!" exclaimed the
knight, his passions quickly taking
fire, would you refuse? Then, by all
saints, we shall see whether | am to
be disobeyed with impunity. Ro-
dolph, heat me that iron hot"
He pointed to a long iron instru-
ment, with O. wooden handle, lying
near him.
1t was heated accordingly.
Now" continued he, "appIy it to
the legs OF that heather dog till he
sees fit to dance, as l command him."
The expedient proved completely
successful.
With yells OF pain and rage the
dwarf leaped about with the most
surprising agility, gnashing his teeth
the while with important rage. 1t was
a sight we'll suited to afford amuse-
ment to q mind like that OF Sir Reei-
maid. With shouts of laughter he
marked the uncouth performance OF
Helm, till he was obliged in selfde-
fence, to order his tormentor to de-
sist. HAHN darted look of the
most malignant and vindictive hat.
red toward the knight, which in his
hilarious mood only MAIDS him laugh |
the more.
"You should beware of that fellow
said Father Wilfred, "fOr he has a
venomous eye"
"Tush, what is he anu what can he |
do?" said the latter, turning con.
temptuous look upon the ungaiul y pro-
portions of the dwarf.
At that moment q messenger came |
in to announce the capture OF the rich |
Jew, Issachar.
"Say you sop exclaimed the knight |
gladly; "thats q good service. You |
shall have a gold mark for the intel
ligence. 1t is odd, but will get 1t out |
of the dog OF a Jew before we part. |
Have him put in the outer dungeon |
and securely fastened. By-and-by
will give-him audience"
al am about to do the church good |
SERVICE" he resumed, addressing the
abbots, cor in other words, to relieve |
a rich Jew of portion OF his worldly |
possessions, which he has extorted by |
his usury from The followers OF the
church"
"You will do very right my son."
returned the Abbot Wilfred. 1.-THE
unbelieving dogs monopolized all our
wealth, defrauding those who are
rightfully entitled to it. But | trust
you will not forget the church, but
lay 1.-THE of the spoils upon the alter.
E"That depends upon what | get"
was the reply. Not long afterward
the abbots withdrew to the chambers
provided for their entertainment, and
the knight commanding the attend
ance OF the dwarf to hold the lamp,
descended to the less commodious APP |
partment, which had been provided |
for Issachar. The Jew was crouching |
in corner of the dungeon, to which |
he was confined.
"How do you like your accommo
dations, sir Jew?" asked the knight.
Not over much" returned 1ssachar. |
"You would like to be released?"
Eyes, so please your nobleness. |
May the blessing OF Abraham light up
on your head if you will but dismiss
me"
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