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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
MASONS IN CONClAvE.
District Deputy Grand Masters Meet For
instruction ut the Temple.

A district meeting of the deputy grand
masters of the State was held yesterday
at the Masonic Temple, converting at 10
O'Clock in the morning. Eleven of the 10
deputy grand masters were present and
the day was almost entirely devoted to
the instruction of the deputies in their
I Work. The morning session was opened
viii an address by Worshipful Grand
lecturer DR.. o. w. Daily of White River
junction. This was follow ed by reading
# the work in the several degrees and
the reading of the work in the past mas
ter's degree. At the evening session the
work of the first degree was e~xempliled
by Washington lodge No. 5 Of Burlington,
lG. w. Grandy, worshipful master. This was
followed by short addresses by Past Grand
Master D.. N. Nicholson, Right Worship
full Senior Warden G.. r. Montague of
Woodstock and Past Grand Lecturer L. S.
Weston of New Haven. The event of the
meeting then took place. the presentation
of a past grand masters jewel to ID. n.
Nicholson by the worshipful grand mas
ter, DR.. W. S. Nay of Underhill. The
medal was voted at the meeting of the
grand lodge held last June.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
GEORGE SHELLEY ARRESTED.
of a second Hand Store on Eat
terry street in Trouble.

George Shelley, who keeps a second hand
store on Battery street, was arrested Tues
day night by Constable II. f.. Sails on a
writ suing him for the value of an overcoat
which was stolen from john Doyle. Doyle,
accompanied by Officer Kelley. went on
Monday into the shop Of Shelley in search
of the lost garment and the coat was
Identified by the owner. The Jew stoutly
maintained that the coat could not belong
to Doyle and Refused to give it up. Tues
day night Constable Sails paid him a visit,
armed with a warrant, and Shelley still
wanted more evidence that the coat was
the property of Doyle. He refused to give
up the keys to his place of business and
after a short argument was started to-
ward the Jail. When he reached that place
the sight of the iron bars seemed to take
the nerve out of him and he was willing
10 do anything that the officers wanted
him. He was acquired to place $50 in the
lands Of Sheriff Reeves. who then went
bail for him, with the warning that he
had better find the man of whom he
bought the coat or the State would make
an example of him. The trial il set for
Tuesday, October 81. The second hand
stores are the frequent scenes OF such
occurrences as the above but the ~culrsits
usually find some way OF escape.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
BOY THIEVES.
Tuffcld Lavelly aud william Collins
Fined For Stonlinr Tram Joe ACID.

Tuffield Lavelly and William Collins
were brought before Judge Russo yestcr-
day charged with having stolen $40
from the money drawer of Joe Assid. who
Keeps a store at the corner of Rose and
North streets. They pleaded not guilty
but upon Il hearing were found guilty.
bavelly was sentenced to pay a fine of ST.
and costs Of t5S2 with an alternate sea
tence of W days in the House of Corrcc-
ton and Collins was fined $l0.S2 and costs
of 1882 with an alternate sentence of con
m in the industrial chool duriug
his minority of five years. IAvelly paid
his fine and Collins was released upon bail
with the promise of his mother. Katherine
Collins, to pay the fine. The theft occur
red on Tuesday afternoon at about ;
o'clock and Assid was absent at the time,
although his wife was in a room at the
rear of the store. He missed the money
and suspccting these boys reported to Of
hcer Russell, who arrested them yeSter-
day. The boys say that they took tn
money to the swamp and hat there was
only So taken. This they say was used in
playing the fortune wheels at the Fores-
tors fair, in buying lunches at the carts
and car fare. Two dollars of the money
was left.
Victoria n. Pcirce, who was arrested
Tuesday by Sheriff Reeves, was also
brought into court on the charge Of keep
ing a house of ill-fame. She was found
guilty and fined S2D. The case was lett
open for her to secure bail of $500,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26

TO CLOSE THE AGENCY.
Largely Signed Petition Presented t'
MayOr RnbeItG Monday.

The following petition relating to the
closing of the city agency was presented
Monday morning to Mayor Robert Rob
ertS:
To Honorable Robert Roberts, Mayor:
We the undersigned legal voters OF the
City of Burlington hereby request that a
meeting of the voters of this city be call
ed to see whether it will instruct the
County Commissioner of Chittenden coun-
~ to revoke the license of the City Liq-
nor Agent in accordance with the provis-
ions of No. SO of the session laws of 1898.
burlington, VT, oct. 10, 1899.
H.. j, Nelson, II. c. Humphrey, w +.
Ferguson, G.. w. Lowrey, f. o, Beaupre
+. a. Brodia, j. Fl. Middlebrook. NJ. d
McMahon, c. n. Mcsley, F. r. Perkins
II. j. Stanley, r II. GARRISON, f. b
Boynton, j. A. Manson, l.. II. Turk, L, r
Henderson, j. A. Kelley. j. O. Middle
brook, a. Adsit, f. c.. Smith. f.. c. Mower
j.. c. Miles, G. Fl. Holden, j. S. Patrick
n. e. Chamberlin, L. =. Wood, +. d
Abernethy, S. e. Brownell, A. .. Humph,
rey, George d.. Wright, James O'Neil, p
H.. Corley, w. Il. Greene, George w. Kel.
ley, 7. Enright, Harry r. Thomas, Lewis
S. Hebb, George @, Stiles. f.. f. Moore
II. A. Brigham, J.. w. Jones, w. o.. Lane
w. f. Hendee, b. B.. Beeman, r.. c. Miles
Chas. f.. Miner, A. +. Richardson, f. T.
Wells, Wylie b, Jones. c. Smith Boynton
II. H.. Walker. L. +. Woodbury.. L.. c
Grant, Charles f.. Allen, L. NJ. Bunker
j. A.. Corbin, T.. ]. Booth, John w. Me
Geary.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
ITUA

Julia A. Wilson, wife of Clarence &
Vinton, died at her home IN Rochester
Wednesday evening, October Is, at the age
of As. after a long illness. Her life was
mostly spent Ia Hancock and Granville,
moving to Rochester a few weeks before
her death. She had been in feeble health
for many years but in April she had a
serious attack of acute bronchitis. from
which she never rallied and has gradually
failed until her death. ,
She was a loving wife and a devoted
mother. Beside a husband two children
are left to mourn her loss. a son, Fred
who L. married and resides in Montpelier
and a daughter, Gertrude, who lives at
home.
Prayers were said at her home on Fri
day afternoon and the funeral services
were held at the church in Hancock at
half past two, conducted by Rev f. w.
SHARP. She was buried beside her mother
in the family lot.
The church was filed with relatives and
sympathizing friends.
The floral offerings were many and beau
tiful.
The bereaved family have the sympathy
of their many friends.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
PROBATE COURT.
Summary of Business Transacted For tn,
week Ending Oct. rs.

Estate of Adelia Moody Burlington; APP
pointnIent of trustee.
Estate of Marion l.. Russell, Burlington;
license to sell real estate.
Estate of Angeline l.. Day, Burlington;
settlement and decree.
Estate of Lucia NJ b. Peck, Burlington,
settlement and decree, commissioner re-
port filed.
Re Louis Germaine, Burlington; appoint
ment of guardian. Guacdian's inventory
filed.
Re Ralph Gorton, Huntingdon; minor
ward, guardian appointed. Application to
sell real estate, hearing November ~.
Re Charles Dolan, South Burlington:
committed to the Vermont State Hospital
for tho Insane at Waterbury.
Estate of Matte Kelley, burlington;
settlement and decree.
Estate of Jane Gibson, a ward of Jeri-
cho; license to sell real estate granted.
Estate Of Katherine Doxey, Burlington
administrator inventory fled.
Estate Of Gustava Glib. Fort Ethan Al
len; administrators inventory filed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
NOTICE.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to
refund the money on a % cent bottle Of
Henry & Johnson's Arnica and Oil Lini-
ment if it fails to cure bumps, bruises,
scratches, chafes. cuts. strains, blisters.
sore muscles, %sunburn, chapped hands or
face, pimples, freckles, or any other ILL
ments requiring an external application.
Lady riders are especially pleased with
Arnica and Oil Liniment, It is so clean
and nice to use. Twenty-Five cents a bot
tie; one three times as large for 50 cents.
r. b. Stearns & Co, w. II. Zottman 81
Co, George A Churchill. F. L. Taft &
Co, ]. G.. B~ellrose, w. J. Henderson, +.
Henry Parker & Co., j. W O'Sullivan, NJ.
J.. Collins, Gosselin Bros, W =. Hail
George Loveland & Co; Westford, Price
Bros: Fairfax, w. J. Trombly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
ARRESTED IN WAITSFlElO.


Victoria N. Peirce, a woman who has
been wanted by Sheriff Reeves for nearly
two years. was arrested Tuesday in
Waitstield and brought to this city and
placed in jail. Or December 81. 1897. Shcr-
i'll Reeves. accompanied by Deputy Sheriff
Edward Reeves, went to the house of the
woman on Champlain street, which had
become notorious as a house of ill-fame,
having been known as one of the worst in
the city although it was very short lived.
Five girls We're found, together with a
number of soldiers, but the proprietress
and one Kate Graham escaped from the
officers and made their way to Montreal.
Since that time they have kept in hiding
out of the State until five days ago when
Sheriff Reeves located Victoria in Waits
field. He sent a warrant to Deputy Sher-
lift O.. G.. Eaton, who arrested her and
brought hes to Waterbury, whore Deputy
Sferiff Edward Reeves received her and
brought her to this city. The trial will he
held in City Court upon the return of
States Attorney Biown.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
WASHED THEIR MOUTHS WITH SOFT
soap.

A story comes to the Free Press from
Binghamville, Il hamlet in the town of
Fletcher, which goes to show that soft
soap has not passed entirely out of use
for cleansing purposes. A school teacher
who was annoyed by the unclean talk
of some of her pupils hit upon the novel
idea of washing out their mouths with soft
soar whenever she knew of their making
an improper remark. The scheme, al
though naturally Objectionable to the pu-
pills, worked all right until one day when
a girl refused to open her mouth to per-
init of the cleansing process. In the scuf-
fe which followed one of the pupils teeth
was knocked out and trouble Immediately
followed. The district is all stirred up
over the affair and an effort is being made
to find a justice of the peace who VIII
sign a warrant for the teachers arrest.
BY way of defence the teacher says the
tooth in question was so loose that 1t was
almost ready to drop out.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
A CAR D.

We. the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on a 50 cent bottle
of Downs Elixir If it does not cure anv
cough, cold, Group, whooping cough or
throat trouble. We also guarantee Dowps'
Elixir to cure consumption, when usnd
according to directions, or money back
A full dose on going to bed and small
doses during the day will cure the most
severe cold, and stop the most distress
ing cough.
X. b. Stearns & Co., W. II. Zottman &,
CO., George A. Churchill, f. j.. Taft &.
Co, J. G. Bellrose, w. j. Henderson. i.
Henry Parker & Co., J. w. O'Sullivan, NJ.
f.. Collins. Gossclin Bros, w. p. Hall.
George Loveland q Co; Westford, Price
Bros; Fairfax, w. J. Trombly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

A stranger whose name and residence
cannot be aicertained was discovered one
morning last week in the attic oil the rail-
road station building at W hite River juno
ton crazed with delirium tremens, Dep
uty Sheriff Peck was summoned ana touhu
the man in a nude condition ana lmasUn-
ing that bugs and snafes were upon him,
After persuading him to dress himself,
Deputy Peck started to escort the suffer-
er to the cooler. when the two reached
the second floor the man made an erort
to break away. OficeC Peck did not lose
his hold, however. and the two rolled
down the stairs, He was then h~andcutfed
and led to the cooler where he Will re-
main until the selectmen make some dis
position OF the case.
William A.. Davenport formerly of Will
mington, who has represented the "a dis
trict of Franklin county in the Massa-
chusetts Legislature this year was rerom-
mated as the democratic candidate at the
convention held in Greenfield Monday,
DIR. II. +. Wells, who has been appoint
ed assistant in chemistry in Wesleyan
University, graduated in 1894 from Mid
dlehury College. He studied for two years
in Leipsic, where he received his Doctors
degree. Last year he was engaged with
Pref. Atwater for Il time in his food in
~Vestigation.
C. l.. Stuart of Lyndonville has received
from the Plymouth fish hatchery 1000 sal
mon trout which he has placed In mis- fish
pond.
Or. C. l.. Moran and Walter Brooks
made one of the biggest hauls of fish taxi
en- In years near st. Adams Wednesday,
The seine was drawn opposite the St,
Adams point schoolhouse, the united eff
forts Of six men being necessary to han
die It. The catch consisted of over S60C
bullpouts, six pike, seven piokerel. The
estimated weight Of the fish was 200
pounds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
A p1RTY LOT.
band of Russian Gypsies Encamped or
the city Market Grounds.

The gang of Russian gypsies who have
been infesting the city for the past two
days were encamped on the city market
grounds yesterday for a short time and
were the center of attraction for a curious
crowd during their stay. The party here
numbered about 20 men, women and chill
dCen and were only "A portion of the party
that is encamped in different localities
about the city. They have been the cause
of much annoyance to the merchants and
other people in the city and their de-
parture will be gladly noted. The party
as 1t was on the market grounds was a
peculiar combination 1t consisted of six
wagon from a covered cart that was al
one time used in some city as a delivery
wagon for a liquoc concern, to an old cart
that looked as though it would fall To
pieces at any minute. There were II
horses, three abreast on some of the
teams, while in other cases the vehicles
We're drawn by a pair and two were led
behind. The gypsies reputation for a
clever horse trade was well proven here
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
RED MEN ELECT OFFICERS.

Mohawk Tribe, No. ~, Improved Order
of Red MesI. held their semi-annua cleo
ton and installation of officers Tuesday
evening. b.. S. Barrett was elected prophet,
Edwin IL. Chase, senior sycamore; j. II.
Lunt, junior sycamore; j. b. Beauregard,
chief of records; NJ. j. Barnes, keeper of
wampum; Eugene GoSsclin. collector of
wampum. The degree of warrior was
worked on enc candidate. 1t was decided
to give a ball in the armory on Thanksgiv-
ing eve and an executive committee was
appointed. The next meeting will be held
Tuesday evening. A fun attendance is
desired.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
CREAMERY NOTES.

The Cabot creamery of Cabot paid for
butter for the month of Sept. PC, 23iA, fat;
the highest test was $50, the owest test
was $50, the average test was l.s5, the
number pounds of milk received per cay,
10, 900.
The Queen City creamery of Jericho
paid for 4 per cent milk for the month Of
September, .901a; the highest test was 5.l3,
the lowest test was 3.73, the average test
was 42j, the average number of pounds Of
milk received per day was Is, ia.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
BITTERLY DISAPPOINTED.

Mrs. Youngwed (~sobbing)-One Of my
chief reasons for marrying him was to
have some one to play with that I could
beat all the time.
~Friend-And won't he play with you
now
Mrs. Youngwed-Ye-es; but he never let's
me win q game Boo-hoo.-Judge,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26

on the 10th Of December, 1897, Rev. s. A.
Donahue, pastor NJ. r.. church, South, Pt.
Pleasant, w. Va, contracted a severe cold
which wac attended from the beginning
violent coughing. He says: after re.
sorting to a number of so-called 'speci-
fcs. usually kept in the house, to no pur,
pose. / purchased a bottle of Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy, which acted like a
charm. l most cheerfully recommend II
to the public For sale by w J. HenderS
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
LnfP0Pfanf for Weak Mon,

Weak men, suferin0 from the results Of orsr-
rork, ind,scrstion, erce,sss and abuses, hare the
privilege Of free consuIsatlon and adpice, person
dnv or oy letter, nth DR.. Greene, 81 Temple Place,
Boston, Adss., uho IS the vorld famous Specialist
IN the treatment Of NERVOUS and pirate digeases Of
men. II you cannot call, ur,te the Doctor conf
denfaNv about pour case. DR.. Greene is the dis
corerer Of that redtestrestoratr and rital,serJor
reak men, DR.. Greenes Nervura.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26

effort to rave Byington continue his duties
as manager of the football team. The
committee appointed consisted of Hub
bard, Miller and Grout. The next bust
ness to come before the meeting was the
raising of money by subscription to meet
the football expenses. The fun amount
subscribed is 800, leaving 800 to be
raised to carry the team through the sea-
cpp
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
MARRIED.

ENGLESBY-FRENCH.- In Malone. n
V, Wednesday. October 18th, DR.. william
Hudson Englesby of Burlington to Maud
Civilla French, daughter of MIR. and Mr..
II. r. French of Malone.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
ORIENTAL RUGS
TO he bought intdngenby must be purchased Of m
THAT KNOWS THE BUSINESS

Mr. Demerius F. Nour who is holding The rug sale at the Bee Hive, is the hest
TO it m. What is better still he is absolutely to be depended on his knowledge
Of the business can h, banked IN. 1t is a rare treat to talk with Mr. Nour about
his rugs and Mr. Woods cordially invites ladies to give him call whether pug
chasing or not
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26

Alphonse T%ranquille, aged 10, of North
street, died early yesterday morning at the
Mary Fletcher hospital. Appendicitis was
the cause of death. He is survived by a
father, mother and a sister. The funeral
will be held from st. Joseph's church at
Q O'Clock tomorrow morning, with inter-
ment in Mount Calvary CemeterN.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
ADVERTISED

List of unclaimed letters in the Burling-
ton postofiice for the week ending Octo-
Der "A. 1899:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
MEMS LIST.

]. c Brennan, Leroy Barritt, Luther J.
Bunker, Fred Cayo. NJ. G. Cutler, Il. X.
Charles, Frank Depauli, II. Z. Davis. r
G.. Evans, Il. f, Haner, Frank n. Hill
George Godett, Henry Goodsell, r. s
Maynard, l.. ID, Mason, Ernest N. McColl
Adolphus Myers, Adolphus Martin, A.. Il
Malone, Matthias Potvin, Fred Pohlman,
w. G.. Ritter, W.. M. Robinson, Harry
Reed, Abigail Sewall, Gustavus Simpson,
j. T.. Seaver. Prof. l.. NJ. Saunders.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26

Group instantly relieved. DIR. Thomas
Electric Oil. Perfectly safe. Never fails.
At any drug store
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
MRS. BENJAMIN ALLEN DEAD.

Mrs. benjamin Allen nf Shelburne died
at 6 O'Clock Tuesday evening of heart
failure. age % years. The intertnent wa
in Randolph Thursday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
Birds

Singing Canary, 81 10; extra singer, $500,
ing can be changed. Square brass cages,
sl.0O; larger, 81 and 500; all real brass.
best quality. Birds and cages safe by eX-
Book on Birds. 1856 pages, illustrated, az
about singing. mating, food care. selectI
ing, and prices, by mail for q cents,
stamps. G.. II. HOLDEN. II Bowdoin So,
Boston.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26

Prayer was sal Sunday afternoon at
4 O'Clock over the remains of Mrs. Susan
A. Muir at her late residence on Hick6k
Place. Rev. Edward Halves oficiatet.
The remains were taken on the night
train to Brockton, Mass, where the bur
lal took place Monday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26
WOMEN'S LIST

Mrs. Eliza Arlington, Sadie Grown. Ha-
eel Cunningham, Mrs. Geocge A. Cragg,
Minnie Furness, Mrs. Walter Lyman,
Mrs. Lottie w. Moss, Mrs. E.. D.. c. Mair,
Miss Ann e. Melvin, Maggie O'Keete.
Mrs. James Reynolds, Jennie Signor, Mrs.
John w. simmons, Mrs. Maud Simmer,
Mrs. Nj. s, SNYDER,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26

Representatives of the Rutland-Cana-
dian and Central Vermont railroads met
the special commission in this city again
Thursday. The Central Vermont manage
ment desires a joint use of the tracks to
the tunnel, while the Rutland-Canadian
asks for a crossing and an independent
line. No decision was rendered.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26

The Chinese hearings which were d
progress last week were adjourned Satur'
day morning at II o'clock until November
II. Not a large number of cases nave
been disposed of during this session ant
nothing of unusual interest has come up
On Saturday two were discharged ahe
three other cases heard but not completed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-10-26

C. l.. Stuart of Lyrdonville has received
from the Plymouth fish hatchery 1000 sal
mon trout which he has placed In mis- fish
pond.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-08-13

only too ready 10 so on these terms;
and on the three of them went. afore
them, till at length they reached the
king of England's castle. When the
king of England heard Teddy and Billy
was the king of Ireland's two sons. he
give them ''caed mile failthe" was
praised and proud 10 see them, ord
hered them to be made much of. then
opened his han door an aXed in the no.
Dility an SenthIy of the whole coun-
try siie Ia a big dinner and ball that
he gave in their honor. But what do
you have of il. but in the middle of the
ball doesn't Teddy have Il fall out with
the king OF England's son. and sthruck
MIN. and then that was the play The
hubbub and hooroosh got up and the
king ordhered the ball TO be stopped.
and had Teddy taken pres and Billy
and Jack ordered away out Of the
kingdom. Billy and Jack went away
veNed in their hearts a leaving Teddy
in jail. and they Travelled away till they
came TO France. and the king of
Frances castle Here. when the Line
of France heard that Billy. the king of
Ireland'S son. mad come 10 see him. he
went out and welcomed him. an axed
in himself and Jack to come in and
spend visit with him. And. like the
king of England. he thought he couldn't
make too much Of the king of Ireland's
sons. and threw open his hall door and
aXed in the whole nobility and
clargy and genthry of an
the country side into great
dinner and ball given in lSillys honor
But 10 and behould We doesn't il turn
up at this ball too, that Billy had a
squabble with the king of Frances son
and struck him, and the bail was stop
ped by the kings ordhers and the peo-
pie sent home and Billy taken prisoner.
and there was poor Jack now. left all
alorre.' The king of France, taking pity