The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-12
THE ADVENTURES OF BAvAR-
 IAN HEEzEL.
BY c. L. LOWER.

ping jauntiiy along the Nhidse street. In his cap waved gorgeous plume, from his shoulders hung a cloak of green: his doubiet was slashed with scarlet. and Bis hose striped with crimson and gold. At his side dam gled a burnished blade, and the long toes of his shoes were tied up about his knees. As he went he hummed merry tune and twirled hls staff light ly In the air.
 laughed the villagers. "what crotchet has he in his head, now, l trow" And they turned to look again as he passed
 Good morning. neighbors." cried the gallant, as he caught their look. Greeting and adfeu.
 Prosper the journey. Heezel." they cried. But where are you going. dressed up so finer
 ITO see the world. to give advice and seek adventures: to acquire wealth. achieve high station and find wife for all these things doth the world owe to mani''
 The youths and maidens laughed, and soon they were following in merry ramble at his heels.
 At the village edge the cavalier paused and faced the gathered throng.
 Good people. I bid ye farewelltv he said. with a dignified gesture. But be prepared against my return to re- ceive me in manner befitting one oe- cupying eminence and possessing pow err"
 Such comes not to all lin this worldv' croaked an old woman, rap- on the ground. Be prudent, Heezel. and stay at home!"
 Prudence comes with experience, Grandmaw quoth the cavalier. q have a head full of brains, and I trust know when it Is day. Farewell!"
 And doffing his gaily plumed hat with a sweeping bow, he turned on his heel and stepped iaunti1y away
 It was a fine morning. and the path led through pleasant fields Youths and maidens laughed as they came and went Birds sang, bees hummed and all things seemed Joyous.
 "AhF cried Bavarian Heezel, as he strode along. breathing deep breaths of the fragrant air What q beauti- full morning is this Truly, 1t is a good thing to be alive!"
 A black cat ran across the path.
 Prosper the journey, cat" cried the cavalier. Thou art a good omen Come. travel with mel
 But the cat looked at him with great yellow eyes. and ran off splitting and growling, with its tail big.
 ''Eh, what manner of omen is this?" cried Heezel. He. stood awhile with his finger on his brow In deep thought. "Tis strange omen. I cannot ex- plain itw And he strode on.
 When he had journeyed many leagues he came near the close of the day to a village. in the center of which arose a high tower. Gathered around the base of the tower was a great throng Of villagers. Old and avx sion. Some advocated one thing. and others another. to which all shook their heads and held up their fingers in approval or disapproyal. as the fancy struck them, while on the faces of all was look of grave concern. occa- sionally they would stop their discus sion to point up at the top of the tower drew near, one among them, seeing him approach, cried:
 Here comes one who may solve the problem for usl" And running up to the cavalier. sir" said he, what Is your mission fin life?"
 gro see the world and give advice and to seek adventure; to acquire wealth, to achieve high station and to find q wifei' answered the cavalier. Then you are come to a good field for your labor" said the man. For here you may behold a sight which evsn the King thinks worthy to come and see. ana my neighbors and I are sorely in need of advice"
 What do you wish to be advised about?" asked the adyenturer. And pray what Is the sight that the King deems worthy to see?'
 Tt is this tower" said the man. 50 l ancient is It that not even the oldest | among us knows when it was built or why. But, once year, the King on l his birsaday, mounts to the top, to view the country round about and learn l from what quarter the wind blows. l Tomorrow is his Majesty's birthday, | and we are preparing to receive him fin | a proper manner. But we have just | discovered that the grass has lately | grown so tall on the top of the tower | that should his Majesty mount thither | he will be totally unable to view the and we are at loss for a way to remove 1t against his Maiesty's arrival Not even the wisest among us can think of a way; so we have de- sided that if any can solve the problem Tor us, he shall be rewarded with soodly purse or the prettiest girl in the village for wife. as he may choose"
 Upon hearing this Bavarlan Heezel walked slowly around the tower and examined 1t carefully.
 'Is there any way to mount to the op?" he asked presently
 We have a ladder" said they, "by which, with care. one may do so."
 Then bring it hither"
 When the ladder was brought, Ba- Yarian Heezel quickly mounted. He ound 1t to be, as the villager had said. The top of the tower was thickly .rown with grass that waved so high bove his head that nothing else was o be seen.
 '"Tis no problem at all" said Ba- arlan HeezeL "Is there a hungry COW ereahout?" "We have one" said the villager, that supplies us with sweet milk and ich cream. from which we make the iuest butter and cheese in the king om. She is a fine fat COW, and she eating all the timer' Then bring her up hither," said 'avarian Heezel, and let her eat the rass. I warrant by sunrise she will { ave it all removed,"
 But" said the villager. how are re to get the COW to the top of the ! lwer?" "Simpletonr said Bavarian Heezel ( Tis easily done. Get long rope and 10 1t to her neck and pull her up." $ Truly that Is how! The man is ! larvel!" cried the villagers. And Ome ran for a rope and others ran for 10 cow.
 In a short time they returned with oth the COW and the rope, Tying \ ne end of the rope to the cows neck ley carried the other end to the top I