Travelers usually go to Altdorf by train now, but the Overall Boys chose to ride on top of the high coach.
The Overall Boys chose to ride on top of the high coach
It was a beautiful drive, and everybody was happy and hungry when the coach drew up to a small hotel in the famous little village.
Supper was served in the hotel garden, then the boys went to bed to dream of William Tell and his brave son, Walter, who had once walked the streets of this very village.
Quite early next morning, two eager little boys were standing in the old marketplace They were looking at the tall bronze monument of William Tell and his little son.
"Think of it!" said Joe. "William Tell stood on this very spot when he shot the apple from Walter's head."
"Yes," said Jack. "And Walter stood away back there, where the fountain now is."
"My! I know I should have trembled, if I had been in Walter's place," said Joe.
"I am sure Walter did not tremble. See how brave and happy he looks, as he stands up there with his father's hand on his shoulder. He was proud to help save his father's life. He was even willing to die to save him. Why, I should be willing to do as much for my father, if he were in trouble," said Jack.