Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1907-07-23

| dpdTlmeuI, ne thought he saw MS charge
in deep abstraction. Casting glance of
huge contempt at the divine, he called
aloud for the good woman of the house
She FASTENED to the summons, with earn
est zeal, entertaining secret hope that
she was to be admitted to the gossip of
death-bed repentance.
Sister" said the minister, in the au-
| thoritative tones of a master, have you
| in the house The Christian Criminals
Last Moments, or Thoughts on Eternity,
for Them who Die Violent Death p"
Il never heard of the book 70 said the
matron, in establishment.
Its not unlikely there are many
books you have never heard OF; it is i'm
possible for this poor penitent to pass in
peace without the consultations of that vol
ume. One hours reading in it is worth
an age of mans preaching
. BLESS me, what treasure to possess
when was it put out?"
1T was first put out at Geneva. in the
| Greek language, ard then translated at
Boston. 1t is a book. woman, that should
be IN the hands of every Christian, espe-
cially such as die upon the gallov-s Have
horse prepared instantly for this black.
who shall accompany me, and I will send
down the volume yet in season. Brother,
compose thy mind; you are now in the
narrow path to glory"
Caesar wriggled little in his chair, but
he had sufficient recollection to conceal
his face with hands that were, in their
turn, concealed by gloves. The iandlady
departed to comply with this very reason
able request, and the group of conspira-
tors were again left TO themselves.
The man soon returned, and announced
that the horses were at the door. Har-
vey gave the captain glance. and led
the way down the stairs. first desiring the
woman to leave the prisoner to himself,
in order that he might digest the whole
some mental food that he had so lately
| received.
A rumor of the odd character of the
priest had spread from the sentinel at the
door to his comrades; so that when Har-
vey and Wharton reached the open space
before the building, they found a dozen
idle dragons lettering about. with the
waggish intention of quizzing the fanatic,
and employed in affected admiration of
the steedS.
"A fine horse - said the Leader in this
plan of mischief; but a little low in
flesh l suppose from hard labor IN your
calling
MY calling may be laboreome to both
myself and this faithful beast bnt then a
day of settling is at hand, that will re-
ward me for all my outgoings and fncom-
ings," said Birch, putting his foot in the
stirrup and preparing to mount. Cesar
you can ride up the road and deliver the
note--tbe unhappy prisoner viii be want
ing the book, for his hours are num-
bered."
"Ay-ay, go along, Caesar, and get the
book" shouted half dozen voices, all
crowding eagerly around the ideal priest,
in anticipation Of frolic.
What are you at there, scouuyfrels p
cried Lieutenant Mason, as he csme in
sight; away with every man of you to
your quarters, and let me find that each
horse is cleaned and Uttered when come
round The sourd of the officers voice
operated like a charm. The pedier took
that opportunity to mount, but he had
To preserve the gravity of his movements
for the remark of the troopers upon the
condition of their beasts was but too Just.
and bridled at hand. ready to receive their
riders at a moments warning
well, have you bitted the poor fellow
Within said Mason. that be can take
his last ride under the curb of divinity.
old gentleman?"
''Out upon thee for reviher snd-scofer
OF goodness :" said Birch. moving slowly,
and with due observance OF clerical dig
nifty. down the road. followed by the mag
mary Cesar: but leave thee. and that
behind me that viii prove thy condemna-
ton. and take from thee hearty and Joy
full delirrance."
Corporal of the guard !--corparal of
the guard - shouted the sentinel in the
passage to the chambers: corporal OF
the guard corporal OF the guard :"
The subaltern few mp the narrow stair
way that led TO the room of the prisoner,
and demanded the meaning OF the cut
cry. The soldier was standing at the open
door of the apartment, looking in with a.
suspicious ere on the supposed British
ofhcer. On Observing his he1tenant- he
fell hack with hahitual respect and re-
plied. with an air OF puzzled thought:
Il don't know. sir: but just now the
prisoner hooked queer. Ever since the
preacher has left him he don't look as he
| used TO do-but,- gazing intentiy over the
shoulder of his officer, 1T must be him.
tool Thers is the same powdered head,