The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-08-24
THE LOST JACINTH.

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jcwelcr and cunning workman in GOLD
and silver. 1t happened that one day
young country man came to- his house with
u Stone which he had found in the neigh
boring mountains and had brought 10
Philip, as an honest man, and one whom
he could trust. The jcwclcr took the
stone ana after examining it attentivcly
said, with u careless air, that it was Of
small value, but that he would give him
90 thnlcrs for it. The country man, who
knew nothing of the value Of precious
stones, instantly agreed, and Philip paid
him the money. AS soon rs he WAS gene,
our jcwelcr took the gem, which was a
jacinth Of great value and regarded II
with well satisfied smile. "This, said
he, "is the very thing which the princes
has 50 long desired. All, Philip, thou ar,
lucky fellow! Thy fortune is made Who
will now he able to stand against the jew
cler Philip Dorm" So, after again sur.
veying his bargain, he put 1t into case
la which he was wont TO keep his most
precious things.
III short tiiue another visitor cRmc 10
Philip He was "A little man Of well fed
appearance, with enormous green spccta.
clcs. IA high crowned bat ana high heclci
shoes. This person demanded a stone
I proper for II ring, such as II diamond or Hn
I amethyst. Philip took down the case IN
I which he had deposited his precious ia
cinth ard exhibited its contents to the
stranger who selected fine diamond Tor
which Philip took care TO ask double whar
it was worth; hut the stranger paid him
his demand without grudging, and went
away, saying that no would soon see him
again.
I'm, ,ic nd crt, IN,
inform his pltroness, the princess, Of his
rewly acquired iacinth He went to the
palace, ard, with many bows, informed
her highncss of his good fortune, and WIGS
desired to roturu next day and TO bring
: the gem with him. After dispatuhiuG this
business, he returned home and again took
down the case 10 feast bis eyes upon his
jewel when, on opening it, to Philips
CONSERVATION no iacin6h was to he fouDi.
III vain lie searched every cUrner--thC gem
was Gown.
/ In great distress of mind Philip went
out and was rendering an apology for tie
morrow, when on turning corner, he
felt solnO enc tap hi'u on the shoulder,
ard, turning round, saw the gentleman IN
tbs green spectacluS, who with knowing
wink asked him what had becomc of his
jacinth. The iewelcr was rather surprised
rs he did not remember having seen the
stranger examine it, so he very naturally
asked him ii he knew anything about it,
"1hat ] 10, Herr Philip"
The stranger informed Philip that he
could not tell him at present, but that If
he came that evening to the forest at tho
foot Of tho SchneehCrg mountain he would
see, ANA perhaps regain, his jacinth. Philip
promised to be punCtunl, ON which the
gentleman slid adieu, telling him thar
no had 5000 business to transact at Rats
bon, but would he back in tine. Philip
Thought CHS rather odd, as that city is at
considerable distance from Worms, but
no said nothing; so, making polite bow,
he returned home.
He waited with tho utmost inpntcncC
for the appointed time, and whom at length
it began tI grow dark he set out with Il
beading heart for TIE rendezvous Soon l.,
approached the forest and saw the clouds
cddyirg around the summit of the sSChnec.
berg. lie went on his way rejoicing, and
although ut The first step in the wood hC
plunged up to the neck in u inoTass, So
immersed was he in his delight at tlo
prospect of rCgaining his jacinth that he
scarcely noticed his immersion in the
water. On he passed, through bush,
through brake, frequently coming in con.
tact with the trunks Of trees, to tho utter
discontinue of his sedate and sober wig.
The bushes seemed to get thicker and the
pools deeper che farther he proceeded, and
at length he was fairly brought 80 stand
by "a broad sheet of water, the leaping OF
which was out of the question, even to Il
much better leaper than our friend Philip.
While he was standing considering what
was to be done, he heard voice crying
Here comes my worthy friend, PhiliI
Dorm! Prepare We the way for him!' And
shouts of laughter rang through the for
est. At this Philip was sore amazed, but
} seeing the pool disappear, he stepped bold
ly forward and found himself at the rocl
appointed as the place of meeting.
The gentleman i'll the green spectace'
made his appearance on the top of it ana
greeted Philip with great politencss, and
although the rock was very precipitous, h'
, walked down it with the greatest ease ant
: stood at Philips side. "Now," said he
r "Herr Dorm, you will be good enough t,
) follow me little farther" to which
Philip bowed assent, though no would
D rather have been excused. On they wen
; for considerable time, through part o
. the forest that Philip had never seen be
$ fore, till at length they reached u wilder
! ness of rocks, which appeared broken from
the mountain. They still proceeded, be
r tween two high walls of rock, till the
came to wide cavern, brilliantly lighted
f. in which Philip saw his jacinth suspended
by gold chain, which seemed to ascen,
to an immense height, as its other en-,
= was lost in the darkness. "Now," SAFE
: his companion, "there is your jacinth
= You have but to stretch out your hand an,
1t is yours" Philip stepped forward AM
D laid hold of his jewel and attempted b
take it from the chain, when suddenly h
: felt the earth sinking beneath his feet
d and, attempting to withdraw his hand
: found it firmly fixed to the jacinth II
9 turned round in agony to his conductor
o and saw him standing laughing immodei
= ately, with his spectacles in one hand an
n his eyes flaming like burning Goals. "Hol
: fast, friend Philip" he cried. "Hol
p fastl'' and instantly vanished in the dark
Q ness. The cavern closed with fearful
d noise, and shouts of laughter, mingle
wiGh cries of "Hold fast, hold fastl" wer
r the last sounds that were ever heard
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