That anguish filled Tell's bosom proud
Needs scarcely to be stated,
And, it will be observed, the crowd
Was also agitated.

[Illustration: THERE WAS A STIR OF EXCITEMENT IN THE CROWD]




PLATE XII.


Said Gessler, "This is all my eye!
Come, hurry up and _buck_ up!
Remember, if you miss, you die--
That ought to keep your pluck up.
The flying arrow may, no doubt,
Your offspring's bosom enter--"
But here there rose a mighty shout:
"By George! He's scored a centre!"

[Illustration: A MOMENT'S SUSPENSE, AND THEN A TERRIFIC CHEER AROSE
FROM THE SPECTATORS]




PLATE XIII.