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Masonic Anecdotes.
bably have succeeded but for the caution lie had just received , for our hero was of a very warm temper , and not likely to brook an affront . Prudence however came to his aid ; and pleading some excuse for retiring , he coolly asked if the messenger waited an answer , and left the room , but without his hat , the better to deceive the party , of whose unfriendly intentions he had now no doubt . On reaching the street he ran as fast as possible to the house of the American consuland had
, but just reached the door in a breathless state , when within a few paces he found himself pursued b y four ruffians with knives in their hands ; the door opened in time , and he was saved . The consul behaved in the most kind and honourable manner . He sent to the frigate for a guard of marines , fearful that even his power might not be respected by the bravos , and in a short time Lieut . P was recounting his miraculous board the fri exertions
escape on gate . No were spared to discover Ms preserver , but all were fruitless . The sequel remains to he told . Several years after this occurrence , Lieut . P , who had commanded a brig during the late American war , was fated to visit New York on parole . This misfortune ,
however , was amply compensated by accidentally meeting his preserver , who informed him that to remain in Havannah was impossible , so strict was the search made after the party who had given the warning , and that he left it under the protection of the American consul . The intentions of the assassins were unintentionall y communicated to him by the principal bravo ( considered b y all to be a suspicious person ) , who inquired of him which was Lieut . P , of the frigate ; and perceiving he accompanied bthree others
was y , he had no doubt of their object Since his settlement in New York , the consul had returned , and gratified Mm by stating that one of the party had confessed his share in the infamous transaction . Kindness and gratitude were fully exchanged and for the second time the British sailor was succoured by his American Brother . Lieut ., now Capt . P- , communicated these particulars to me very lately , and I hasten to offer them to the perusal of your readers , whose satisfaction I readily anticipate . FID us .
From Martial. Epigram Lxxv.
FROM MARTIAL . EPIGRAM LXXV .
I NEVER asked the Gods for wealth , Content with little means and health ; But now , for riches , night and day , To all the Gods above I pray . And if you seek the reason strange , Which works in me so sudden change , One word will tell—am I not right ?—Zoilus will hang himself from spite . M . ( No . 1 , G . M . L . )
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Masonic Anecdotes.
bably have succeeded but for the caution lie had just received , for our hero was of a very warm temper , and not likely to brook an affront . Prudence however came to his aid ; and pleading some excuse for retiring , he coolly asked if the messenger waited an answer , and left the room , but without his hat , the better to deceive the party , of whose unfriendly intentions he had now no doubt . On reaching the street he ran as fast as possible to the house of the American consuland had
, but just reached the door in a breathless state , when within a few paces he found himself pursued b y four ruffians with knives in their hands ; the door opened in time , and he was saved . The consul behaved in the most kind and honourable manner . He sent to the frigate for a guard of marines , fearful that even his power might not be respected by the bravos , and in a short time Lieut . P was recounting his miraculous board the fri exertions
escape on gate . No were spared to discover Ms preserver , but all were fruitless . The sequel remains to he told . Several years after this occurrence , Lieut . P , who had commanded a brig during the late American war , was fated to visit New York on parole . This misfortune ,
however , was amply compensated by accidentally meeting his preserver , who informed him that to remain in Havannah was impossible , so strict was the search made after the party who had given the warning , and that he left it under the protection of the American consul . The intentions of the assassins were unintentionall y communicated to him by the principal bravo ( considered b y all to be a suspicious person ) , who inquired of him which was Lieut . P , of the frigate ; and perceiving he accompanied bthree others
was y , he had no doubt of their object Since his settlement in New York , the consul had returned , and gratified Mm by stating that one of the party had confessed his share in the infamous transaction . Kindness and gratitude were fully exchanged and for the second time the British sailor was succoured by his American Brother . Lieut ., now Capt . P- , communicated these particulars to me very lately , and I hasten to offer them to the perusal of your readers , whose satisfaction I readily anticipate . FID us .
From Martial. Epigram Lxxv.
FROM MARTIAL . EPIGRAM LXXV .
I NEVER asked the Gods for wealth , Content with little means and health ; But now , for riches , night and day , To all the Gods above I pray . And if you seek the reason strange , Which works in me so sudden change , One word will tell—am I not right ?—Zoilus will hang himself from spite . M . ( No . 1 , G . M . L . )