O. T., A Danish Romance

but only upon condition that he should keep street free from the interference of the other watchmen whilst they danced a Française to Wilhelm's violin.

The poor man was delivered from his captivity, and must obligingly play the sentinel whilst they arranged them for the dance. Wilhelm was called upon to play, and the dance commenced; a partner, however, was wanting. Just then a quiet citizen passed by. The gentleman who had no partner approached the citizen with comic respect, and besought him to take part in the amusement.

"I never dance!" said the man, laughing, and wished to pursue his way.

"Yes," replied the cavalier, "yet you must still do me this pleasure, or else I shall have no dance." Saying this he took hold of him by the waist and the dance commenced, whether the good man would or no.

"The watchman should receive a present from every one!" said they, when the Française was at an end. "He is an excellent man who thus keeps order in the street, so that one c