But he controlled his indignation at what seemed an ill-timed jest, and added, calmly: "At any rate, I cannot be charged with having forfeited my rights as a miner by taking up arms in 1848." "That remains to be seen," was the cool reply.

Then, after some search among his papers, the official produced a document from which he read as follows: "'Mr.Manasseh Adorjan is alleged, on unquestionable authority, to have participated in the fight at St.George and Toroczko.

In fact, he with his own hands took General Diurbanu prisoner and bound him with a rope to his horse.

Only the animal's impatience of control saved the rider and secured him his freedom.'" After listening to this astounding accusation against him, Manasseh recognised that he was far more deeply in Cagliari's debt than he had supposed.
* * * * * "I have accomplished my mission in brilliant style," was his report when he reached home.

"Not only my workmen are drafted, but I also along with them." The women were struck with consternation, but Aaron burst out laughing.
"Oh, you poor innocent!" he cried, "how can you be a soldier with one shoulder six inches higher than the other ?" "What, am I really so misshapen as that ?" asked Manasseh, in surprise.
"To be sure, or at least you can make yourself so for the nonce.