Zorastro : a romance / by Creswick J. Thompson [pseud.].

  • Charles Thompson
Date:
1899
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: Zorastro : a romance / by Creswick J. Thompson [pseud.]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    “Thou art a lying old rogue,” cried Zoras- tro, as he stooped suddenly and seized the outstretched leg and gave it a tug. It came detached in his hands and he shook it in the fellow’s face, much to the astonishment of the crowd. With one spring the beggar jumped to his own feet, which had been doubled up beneath his cloak, and which proved to be very much alive, for he took to his heels and ran down the street, followed by the shouts and laughter of the spectators. “ It’s a very old trick,” said Zorastro to Karl. “ I thought we shouldn’t have to ride very far to find the missing leg of the poor fellow on the gallows yonder.” After they had refreshed themselves and their horses, they again set out, and just after darkness had closed in, they entered the little town of Dunkensbuhl, where they resolved to spend the night. The only inn they could find was one called the “ Three Crowns,” an old rambling house in a street off the market-place. Here they dismounted, and fastening up their horses at the door they entered.