Erős Vár, 1944 (14. évfolyam, 1-10. szám)
1944-10-01 / 10. szám
EROS VAR. J4CK_£0£CQRN _ 8yJí&náo£~J>2£anjr.._ ack wandered on for three days and nights without resting,on the fourth night he arrived at a dark and gloomy forest. He was des perately tired and hungry,and hope less,but when he reached the middle of the forest he saw a cheerful light shining at a distance,and he was much pleased,he quickened his pace,hoping to find hospitality,he did not know that by that shining light he would meet twelve murderous highwaymen. The highwaymen were just at supper, eating and drinking and singing,but as soon as Jack entered, they sprang up,seising their swords,axes and guns,and rtshed at the unexpected intruder to kill him but Jack was not alarmed,he was too depressed and weary to caro whether he lived or died. He stood smiU- ling calmly at the murderers, and the captain who admired his cour - age called to his men to stop,and said to Jack:" Think not that I have taken pity on thoo,but,before I kill thee, I wish to ask thee why thou art so fearless.11 I fear nothing whatever,11 answered Jack; and the captain said It would be a great pity to kill such a brave lad as thou art. If thou wilt join us,I will spare thy life,and give thee a share of our spoil. Behold here is a barrel of silver and goId,all yours, if thou joinest our band. 0 c t o b e r 10. szám 1944 Jack heard this proposal with anger and contempt,but he knew it was wiser to assent " If thou desirest this*1 said he," it is well for I came here for no other purpose than to ofer my services!/ The highway men wore very pit» sed with their new comrade,and in their joy continued to drink until they wore all drunk, and one by one dropped down under the table asleep. Only Jaok remained sober, for he only pretended to drink with them. He resolved to take , away as much gold as he oould oar rv to repay his master for the lost flock oil sheep, and to use the remainder to buy himself a house and some land, and then to marry his Iluska. He was overjoyed at this lucky adventure,but when he touchthe gold,he felt he was doing the wrong thing. He was a conscientious boy,and knew ho oould not buy his happyness with blood - stained gold, so he took a lighted candle and set fire to the highwaymens abode,and thus the captain and his men and the treasure perished in the flames. So Jaok continued his journey during the rest of the night, and at dawn as the sun was rising he met a troop of '•hussars11 who were just passing. Jack's heart beat quickly when he saw these galant troops riding their beautifiil horses in the sunlight. He would have liked to become a hussar,for they stood as the finest horsemen in the world, as he stood gazing eagerly,the captain caught eight of him, and called out: "God give thee a good-day,my lad. Why art thou so sad in this brilliant and beautiful weather?. I am sad, sir, because I have to make my way in the groat world alone,but if thou wouldst engage me to serve in thy army, I should be the happiest fellow on earth, and I would willingly sacrifice my life in your service.
