The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1895-11-09
went bis way as proud Of his dress as
donkey of ite cars.

reached the gates or splendid castle
Some feast was taking place within.
The guests were all seated under shady
bower deploring that they had been dis
appointed Of the minstrels who were to
have played.
Bartolo, ON learning this, advanced
to the bower. and after elegantly salut-
ing the lord and lady Of the castle in
most refined voice said:
If it be right for a simple knight to
offer his services to such a distinguished
company Of rank and beauty. / think
could promise to provide what you are
requiring
"Oh. do, at once. pleased" cried all
the ladies, who were longing to dance.
'Bluest Of bluebirds, do your dutyl"
said Bartolo.
Suddenly in the distance was heard
the noise Of many feet. and a troop Of
musicians with their instruments APP
peared, to the great delight of the COM
pany.
Tho lord Of the castle thanked the
stranger and desired him to open the
ball with his eldest daughter, maiden
fair and lovely, like snow bird.
Whom the ball was at its height, the
birdcago maker ordered an elegant ban
quot to DO served. during which the
bluest OF bluebirds was commanded to
sing some songs, which were very much
admired. Games Of chance followed,
and Bartolo, taking advantage of his
good fortune. distributed among the
ladies pearls, bracelets and rings of pre-
cious stones. All those present were
surprised beyond measure because tho
lord OF tho castle was known to be ex-
tromely niggardly and mean.
Tho lord Of the castle, who knew how
all this had been done through the
agency of the bird and being himself Of
an Unfortunately avaricious nature.
thought he might do fine stroke Of
business were he to purchase the bird.
Hence. calling his unknown guest away
to his study. he proposed to him to pur-
chase the bird for what price he should
quote.
you would never give me my price, "
replied Bartolo.
For it | would give my castle, with
its nine forests. said tho lord of the
castle.
1T Is not enough. "
VERY well. will add my olive plan
tations and vineyards 4"
That is still insufficient" cried
Bartolo.
Il will add tho orchards. gardens
and houses. "
l want something else. "
what, still more? Why. man. you
must want paradise itself -
Not so. | want what you can give
me this very moment | want your
daughter with whom | danced just now.
Let her be my bride +"
"What. my daughter?'' cried the old
miser in an ecstasy OF joy by my
faith, we shall soon conclude the bar
gain. Why did you not say so before:"
He went to seek the girl and told her
OF the engagement he had entered into.
But his daughter. in utter amazement,
cried out:
But what il he is wicked elf and
all he does be witchcraft?"
you have an amulet Of coral hang
ing from your neck IL is an antidote
against all witchery.
And what if he be satan HIMSELF"
81 win give you piece of blessed
candle. and he will have no power over
you. replied the unrelenting father.
Taking her hand, no led her to the
stranger. who was already on his horse,
and assisted her to mount behind her
future husband. Taking the cage with
he. Hlt,auf - hIral.t,~.to h.. . 10
retreating forms of the pair as the horse
carried them away swifter than the
wind. and when out of sight he pro-
ceeded to join his guests. Tho company
was all gathered inknots discussing the
extraordinary powers of the bird and
all the events which had taken place
Peace peace" cried the lord of the
castle as he entered. Il will perform
moro marvellous things than over he
did. | have given him my daughter to
wed in exchange for the bird, and this
bluebird will render me moro wealthy
than the king of Aragon. Approach and
sec the wonders l will work with it, -
He took tho cage, and lifting it up to
look at the bird was astonishcd to find
that it was not blue at all, but large
gray bird. which turned to stare at him
in an insolent manner. gave a fierce
peck at the door of the cage with its
beak, flung it open and flew out of the
window, uttering a terrible screech.
The lord of the castle stood with open
mouth. not knowing what to do or say
His guests broke ont in peals of laughter
at his discontinue and the well deserv-
ed punishment for his unseemly avarice
of exchanging his beautiful daughter for
worthless bird
Meanwhile Bartolo was galloping on
with his bride TO the nearest town TO
DO married. and when he arrived at the
first hosiery he wished to dismount
and engage tho most splendid suit of
apartments for his intended bride. but
he found himself utterly penniless.
lie had not calculated that in parting
with the bird he had parted with his
luck, and therefore rs soon as he dis
mounted the horse disappeared. and his
elegant dress became changed for the
shabby one he had worn before he met
the kind individual who had wished
70 befriond him. When the beautiful
daughter Of the lord Of the castle beheld
the transformation which had taken