A SHAM BATTLE AND A REAL HERO. Ig

On the occasion of which I write both
generals were unhappy, and this illus-
trates the fact that greatness does not
always bring contentment. The Baron
Knyphausen found himself envying Gen-
eral Greene and thinking bitter thoughts
of him. Herbert’s uniform was very
handsome, and he rode the _ spirited
black mare like a little warrior. Why,
he actually wore spurs, and when he
pricked the beautiful animal she cur-
veted and pranced in true martial
fashion. Poor Barry could not feel sat-
ished with the patient old sorrel after that.

Herbert was secretly conscious that
he had treated Barry unfairly, and his
conscience made, him uncomfortable.
He knew that he had been selfish, and
he was certain that Barry despised him.
This thought made him so wretched
that he gladly would have changed

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