A knight that smote the dragon; . inking and is under the influence ofliquor still, but he is not insensible to a kindword or a cross one that may be spoken. Hecan appreciate a touch of sympathy or a roughhand of restraint. He feels his loneliness, forhe is without a home. He feels his uselessnessin life, for he is without any serious shrugs his shoulders, for cutting is the wTindand his clothing is scanty and shabby. It is notany despondency of old age that burdens is young and yet nigh unto despair, for heis a drunkard. As you look, you can see throughthe shadows that gloom
A knight that smote the dragon; . inking and is under the influence ofliquor still, but he is not insensible to a kindword or a cross one that may be spoken. Hecan appreciate a touch of sympathy or a roughhand of restraint. He feels his loneliness, forhe is without a home. He feels his uselessnessin life, for he is without any serious shrugs his shoulders, for cutting is the wTindand his clothing is scanty and shabby. It is notany despondency of old age that burdens is young and yet nigh unto despair, for heis a drunkard. As you look, you can see throughthe shadows that gloomy face. You can hearthe uncertain, uneven walk of this drunkard. 100 A Knight that Smote the Dragon. This very night John Bartholomew Gougliis to come under the influence of a movementdestined to revolutionize his life. What will beits character ? October ! It is not a month when the gardenerlooks for hopeful beginnings. It is harvest-time, not seed-time. A drunkards life! It offers to the eye butlittle hope. God, though, A Friendly Hand. 101 CHAPTER XTT. A FRIENDLY HAND. TTES, what will be the nature of this re vol u--L tionary influence in Goughs life ? He isto be stopped in his career. Shall he feel a handof violence or that of kindness and sympathy ? Some men cease tobecome drunkards when theybecome convicts. It may, in one way, be a greatblessing to a man when he steps into the shadowof such a shame as imprisonment. A physicianwas asked by a man if he could cure a maladyof his eyes. Yes, said the doctor, if youwill follow my prescription. O, certainly,doctor, said the patient. I will do any thingto have my eyes cured. What is your remedy,doctor? You must steal a horse, said thedoctor, gravely. Steal a horse, doctor ? criedthe astonished patient. How will that curemy eyes ? You will be sent to the Stateprison for five years, where you cannot getwhisky, and during your incarceration your eyeswould get well. was the physicians answer. 102 A Knight that Smote the Drag
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