The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-03-15

-Ins roouerles,- Conunu,d tue Story
falling machine, Finally grew so ire
ouept that the citizens felt that they were
compelled to take some measure to pro-
tect themselves.
.Tbers was the semblance OF a guard
and there were four watchmen at the four
gates Of the city, but the watchH en-
as well a. the members Of the guard would
have resigned their places before they
would have regarded any OF their ieno"
citizens with suspicion. Yet II became
necessary for some Of them TO be suspecteu'
So that the guilty might be brought 10
Justice and so, after awhile, 1t began to
dawn on the mind of John the slmpieton'
that he was suspected to be the guh'y
party.
sHe had a very shrewd idea Of the origin
OF these suspicious. for he knew That the
Mayor had never forgiven him Tor setting
the example to the mob on the day when that
functionary was bewaiing his losses In the
public streets.
aNow, though John the simpleton knew
these suspicious, and knew where they
came from. he seemed to pay httie
attention to them; in fact he appeared TO
care as little what was said about himself
as he cared what was said about his neigh
bors. At the same time he made up his mind
10 discover the thief. If such thing were
possible.
sother people might suspect him, but
he had his own suspicious. He had a
scheme which. by the aid Of his uncle
who had just returned home from the wars,
lie promptly carried out.
1T was a very bold scheme, but IT was
M holder than the uncle; and as for john
the Simpleton, IL was well known by those
who had tried his temper that be was not
lacking in courage
.On the night Of the day that the uncle
returned from the wars whore he had been
engaged in fighting the Spaniards, very
distinguished company was gathered in the
public room of the largest inn in the city,
for il was here that the chief dignitaries
of the town, az well as the prominent citi-
zens were in the habit of meeting.
They met here because the inn was
roomy one, and after the affairs OF the city
were discussed they could join in the friendly
social intercourse that wac one OF the chief
characteristics Of the inhabitants. Here
they could sip their beer, smoke their
pipes, and, at their leisure. hear the latest
news from abroad a. from time to time il
was brought in by travellers
1T WAS into this company that John the
Simpleton elbowed his way after he had
finished his evening meal. The dfg Use
that he had assumed was complete.
He had placed on his face fierce beard
and mustachio, and had buckled him round
with a belt from which long rapier hung
Thus equipped he had no difficulty in MINI
licking the careless swagger OF a soldier
He was tall and thin. but he was also strong.
and he hustled the company about with
scant ceremony. as became a rough in
habitant of the camps,
Assuming a FREQ and an easy address
the Simpleton soon fell into conversation
with those about him, one OF whom CHANGED
TO be the worthy Mayor.
You have a goodly city here, a goodly
inn. and right jolly landlord remarked
Joaa the Simpieton. Ny own companions
would be here but for the rumors we have
heard on the way. As II is. they are not
,oo comfortably housed some furlongs TO the
south AZ the River Inn
~ know the place.' remarked the Mayor;
but pray tell US the nature OF the ruinors
YOU have heard on the road.
.'Why nothing less than this goodly city
- infested with a band Of thieves who ply
their trade not only IN the dark hours OF
night. but in the broad light OF day
But, surely, my good Cpatain, your
troopers, who have doubtless seen service
IN the war with the Spsnard, are not afraid
Of a gang OF thieves and provlers.'
The Captain stroked his fierce mus
tachio and laughed
Good SIR he said. IL was a. much o.
! could do to persuade nv men TO remain
peacefully whore the arc. They were
keen TO visit this place ana rec for them
s.lyes city which deserves 10 be- raidod
and looted by honest soldiers because
81 the willingness with which the lnhabi-
tants submit Ia tho daily and nightly rob
berries tina, are said 10 take nlsoe.
my Lieutenant OF the X 4 Guard wns
furious when 7 left him, and TO prey on
him from stirring up . spirit OF lnsubordina-
10 follow ne hero iJliin an houir
iiut, nv tHo Captain how are W" y"
hoip ouirelvo-i In What way are W. o
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