sternness of the warrior, all the energies of his nature were embodied
in the one single feeling, that he was a happy and a beloved father!

The news of the return of their prince spread throughout the assembled
multitudes, on wings of joy. Loud and long were the shouts and
acclamations which burst forth in every direction, as the distant
groups became apprised of the event. The Druids and the Minstrels
formed themselves into processions, in which the people joined; and the
harpers, sounding their loudest strains, struck up their songs of joy
and triumph. The oxen, loosened from the wains, and decked with
garlands of flowers, were led forward in the train; and the dancers and
revelers followed, performing with energy and delight their rude sports
and pastimes around the king's pavilion.

Night at length closed upon the happy scene, and the king and queen
retired to their tent, accompanied by their son, to learn from his lips
the course of events by which his life had been preserved, and his
health restored. They joined in humble thanks to the Great Author of
all happiness, for the special blessings that had been bestowed upon
them; and the king marked his sense of gratitude by gifts and benefits
extended to the helpless and the deserving among his subjects. The
good old herdsman was among the most favored, and the worthy Math was
put in a path of honor and promotion, of which he proved himself well
deserving.




"HIS LUDSHIP."