Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-07-20
Friend Isaac T. Hopper.

hopper went INTO the Court OF Chan-
Gerry in Dublin, and kept his hat on, &C
cording to Quaker fashion. While
ne was listening to the pleading he
noticed that person, who sat near the
Chancellor, fixed his eyes upon him
with a very stern expression. This
attracted the attention OF the lawyers
and spectators, who also began to look
at him. Presently an officer tapped
him on the shoulder, and said:
"Your hat, sir"
"What is the matter with my hat ~
inquired he.
"Take it off," rejoined the officer
you are in His Majesty's Court OF
Chancery."
THAT is an honor reserve for His
Majesty's Master" he replied; "per-
haps il is my shoes thou meanest."
The officer seemed embarrassed, but
said no more; and when the Friend
had stayed as long as he felt inclined,
he quietly withdrew.
One day, when he was walking with
a lawyer, in Dublin, they passed the
Lord Lieutenants castle. He express
ed wish to see the council chamber.
but was Informed that it was not open
to strangers.
81 have a mind to go and try" said
he to his companion. "Wilt thou go
with me?
"No, indeed" he replied, "and |
would advise you not to 60"
He marched in, however, with his
broad beaver on, and found the Lord
Lieutenant surrounded by a number of
gentlemen.
81 am an American" said he. az
have heard great deal about the Lord
Lieutenant's castle, and, if it will give
no offense, should like very much to
see it."
His lordShip seemed surprised BY
this unceremonious introduction, but
he smiled, and said to servant
"Show this American whatever he
wishes to see"
He was conducted into the various
apartments, where he saw pictures,
statues, ancient armor, antique coin,
and other curious articles. At parting,
the master of the mansion was ex-
tremcly polite, and gave him much
interesting information on a variety OF
topics. When he had rejoined his COM
panion, who had agreed to wait for
him at some appointed place, he was
met with the inquiry
"Well, what luck ?"
ooh, the best luck in the world" he
replied; Twas treated with the great
est politencss."
"Well, certainly, Mr.. Hooper, you
are an extraordinary man." respond
cd the lawyer. 81 would not have ven
tured TO try such an experiment."
When Friend Hopper visited the
House of Lords he asked the Sergeant
alarms if he might sit upon the
throne
"No, sir. No one but his Majesty
sits there"
"Wherein does his Majesty differ
from other men ?" inquired he. "If
his head were cut off, wouldn't he die ?"
Certainly he would" reioined the
officer.
$50 would an American" rejoined
Friend Hopper.
As he spoke, he stepped lip to the
gilded railing that surrounded the
throne, and tried to open the gate The
Officer told him it was locked.
"Well, won't the same key that lock
ed il unlock it," inquired he. as
this the key hanging here?"
Being informed it was, he took it
down and unlocked the gate. He re-
moved the satin covering from the
throne, carefully busted the railing
with his handkerchief before he hung
the satin on it, and then seate. himself
in the royal chair.
well" said he, "do | look ANYTHING
like his Maiesty?"
The man seemed embarrassed, but
smiled as he answered.
why, sir, you fill the throne very
respectfully"
There were several noblemen in the
room, who seemed to be amused By
these unusual proceedings.-Mrs.
Child's Life of Hopper.
An Englishman and an Irishman