The St. Johns herald., 1899-12-23
5. Rosa of Tannenburg. .:'
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 one under every grating. and finally | came to her fathers cell. Unlocking his door, she pushed in and knelt by the sick mans side. Father! Father" she cried. "Rosar exclaimed the knight, recognizing his daughter in spite of the brown stain and rough dress. He took her in his arms and to- gether they wept over their terrible misfortunes. Then Rosa told her fath- CT all her adventures since he had been carried off, until the sound of the great bell of the castle, coming dim and muf- fled through the thick dungeon walls, warned her that it was time to go back to the porter's wife.
 Twice every day Rosa brought food to the prisoner. and thus saw her fath CT. Escape. however, was not possible. The walls were too we'll guarded, and as the days slipped by the poor knight grew worse and Rosa despaired.
 One morning the castle was filled with noise and busy movement. The news that the baron was to return that evening with a large company of guests flew from mouth to mouth. So excited were they all that the nursemaid for got her precious charges. the baron's two little sons, who were playing in the courtyard. while she gOSsiped with the scullery maid over the coming event
 A bright blue and yellow butterfly HoNr hn or1 UrQU the two children after it. The butter fly settled for a moment on the edge Of the bucket dangling over the well. The eldest of the children clambered up. stretched out his little hand to reach the gay plaything. lost his balance. and fell ill. The baroness al the window saw and fainted at the sight Men and maids rushed up. and among them Rosa Down into ;he dismal depth of the we'll they pp"red and saw that the little fellows coat had caught on a sharp S.One projecting half way down the well. Rosa saw that the coat was all ready beginning to tear; that there was no time to be lost. and, jumping into the bucket, told the men to let her down gently till she reached the boy. Soon the child was safe in her arms and the bucket, with its occupants, carefully brought up to the mouth of he well.
 It was not many hours after that the Baron of Odenwald, sitting in the great hall of the castle with his guests, heard the story of his sons narrow escape from death and of ROsas plucky act.
 Bring the girl here" he commanded, and Rosa was brought in, her rough peasant dress contrasting with the gay costumes of the knights and ladies in the hall.
 Girl" said the baron, "you saved my sons life. Ask what you will of me and will give it you"
 Baron of Odenwald," answered Rosa, boldly, there is one favor I will ask of you. Give up your prisoner, the Knight of Tannenburg, to me-
 No, no! Not that!" drowned the baron.
 \ murmur went around the hall from the guests-"Your word; your honorr and the baron turned pale with cha Sl III anu INSC. A)S L4o OAdCl luc hOullu- ed knight was brought up from the dungeon. Astonished and almost blind ed by the bright light, he gazed around him, while Rosa quietly put her hand in his.
 My daughter, what does this mean7" he said
 His daughter" murmured the guests once more.
 The whole story then came out, & reconciliation was effected between the knight and the baron and the property of the former restored to him.
 Some days later Rosa and her father sat together in an upper chamber of the castle. the knight with the glow of re- turning health on his face Rosa in pretty silk gown, and the brown berry stain completely disappeared.
 Father" said Rosa, this is happy ending after all to the story of the gold en chain"
 Yes, dear" answered her father. 'T began the story, but 1t was my brave little daughter who brought 1t to this happy termination. From the Ger man.