The city of Marseilles was at the epoch of this anecdote inhabited by Greek colonies. An old gunsmith leaves his workshop in charge of his wife and daughter, while he makes his way to a neighboring village. On his way he is kidnapped by a ...See moreThe city of Marseilles was at the epoch of this anecdote inhabited by Greek colonies. An old gunsmith leaves his workshop in charge of his wife and daughter, while he makes his way to a neighboring village. On his way he is kidnapped by a gang of pillagers who descend from the surrounding mountains for their daily robberies. His daughter, having been informed of her father's troubles, pleads vainly for her town citizens' help; and then with a sudden outburst of affection runs to her father's captors and proposes that they allow her to take her father's place. The proposal is accepted, but as the robbers try to avail themselves of the new booty, their chieftain appears and assumes the defense of the young girl. His loyal action awakes full confidence in the girl's heart, while on the other hand the sturdy young fellow is overcome by the feeling of love. His hopes are deluded, and while unable to rebel against the sweet girl who has charmed his feelings, forsakes his dreams of the future and frees the young girl. Meanwhile the girl's father assembles some of his fellow citizens and makes for his daughter's rescue. Luck is on their side Written by
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