However, he was soon driven
back and taken, being met by a miller, who jumped up behind him
and, observing his dejected and mournful countenance, embraced
him with all the seeming fondness of a parent, desiring him to
rouse up his spirits, if possible, to preserve his life.
The grand procession of boats now began by a slow but graceful
movement of the first, in the bow of which was a dove with
outspread wings, holding an olive branch in her mouth.
The boats were followed by a great concourse of people through
the streets, and on their return were met by many gentlemen with
wine, etc. This day, like the preceding, ended with a merry
dance in the Town Hall.
"_Wednesday's_ rejoicings opened at noon with a dinner at the
'King of Prussia,' attended by the survivors of the disbanded
Troy Volunteer Artillery, attired in the uniforms of that
ever-famous corps. The sight of the old regimentals evoked the
tears of sensibility from more than one eye which had never
flinched before the prospect of actual warfare. After the meal,
at which many a veteran 'told his battles o'er again,' a number
of toasts were proposed by the Mayor, including 'The Allied
Sovereigns,' 'The Prince Regent,'' The Duke of Wellington'
(with three times three), 'The Troy Gallants,' 'The Memory of
their first beloved Commander, Major Hymen'--this last being
drunk in silence.
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