. An archer with Columbus;. AX ARCHER WITH COLUMBUS. He accepted the kind invitation of thepriest, and passed through the gate, leadinghis boy by the hand. A fine young blood-hound, with black niouth andpendent ears, started up fromthe shadow of the wall andfollowed them. Tortosa uttered a cryof alarm, and started-v^,^ forward to in-yi tercept him, butalmost tumbledbackward as thedog paused witha slight growl. Reverend Father ! cried Tortosa, itis a dog I He may run mad at any mo-ment. Will not the gentleman make himgo out? He is mine, said the strange boy,,putting his arms about the dogs neck
. An archer with Columbus;. AX ARCHER WITH COLUMBUS. He accepted the kind invitation of thepriest, and passed through the gate, leadinghis boy by the hand. A fine young blood-hound, with black niouth andpendent ears, started up fromthe shadow of the wall andfollowed them. Tortosa uttered a cryof alarm, and started-v^,^ forward to in-yi tercept him, butalmost tumbledbackward as thedog paused witha slight growl. Reverend Father ! cried Tortosa, itis a dog I He may run mad at any mo-ment. Will not the gentleman make himgo out? He is mine, said the strange boy,,putting his arms about the dogs will not harm any one unless I tellhim to. Please let him come with me. Let the dog alone, Tortosa, replied JuanPerez, smiling. Thou fearest a harmlessanimal more than a thousand fierce THE WORLD IS ROUND. 9 The porter fell back uneasily and crossedhimself, and the party went on. Felix followed them as they traversedthe cloisters and skirted the luxuriant gar-den of the convent. Here Juan Perez saidto the boy, — Remain in the garden if you wish, mychild, and one of the brothers will bringyou refreshment. Then he passed intothe building, followed by the gentleman. The boy sat down on a bench under a fig-tree near the fountain; and presently a monkbrought him bread and meat, and told himto pluck the purple figs above his head. Heate the food slowly and thoughtfully, shar-ing it with his dog. After watching the young stranger for alittle while, Felix slowly approached andspoke to him,— • Good morning, Sefior. How do you do, cahaUero f respondedthe boy, in a low, pleasant voice. Felixwas deeply astonished at receiving thatdistinguished title from the young —gentleman ! A feeling unknownbefore suddenly arose within him. Up to 10 AN ARCHER WITH COL
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