CHAPTER XVIII

HOW THE SERGEANT WENT UPON HIS GUARD The Arcadians, one and all, generally follow that excellent maxim which runs-- "Early to bed, and early to rise. Makes a man healthy, and wealthy, and wise." Healthy they are, beyond a doubt, and, in their quaint, simple fashion, profoundly wise. If they are not extraordinarily wealthy, yet are they generally blessed with contented minds which, after all, is better than money, and far more to be desired than fine gold. Now, whether their general health, happiness, and wisdo…