Jasper County Democrat, Volume 14, Number 62, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 November 1911 — Cossack and Saint. [ARTICLE]

Cossack and Saint.

A Paris contemporary by way of illustration as to how some persons discharge their religious obligations relates a story of a Cossack who was overtaken by a terrible storm of thunder and lightning. In his terror he prayed to the saint to save him and promised if only he once more reached his home he would sell his horse and the proceeds should be spent in candles In honor of the Saint. The saint, pleased with so generous an offer, stayed the storm and the Coesack reached home In safety. This is how he discharged his vow: The next day he went to the market a cock and a horse. His method of sale was this: He would only sell the two together, the horse at 30 kopecks (about 15 pence) and the cock at 200 rubies (about £2O). After a time the Cossack found a purchaser on these terms and faithful to his vow the Cossack devoted 15 pence to the purchase of candles for the altar of his patron saint.