The place has no interest except that which is lent it by its legend, which is a very pretty one--to this effect: THE LEGEND In the Middle Ages, a couple of young dukes, brothers, took opposite sides in one of the wars, the one fighting for the Emperor, the other against him.

One of them owned the castle and village on top of the mound which I have been speaking of, and in his absence his brother came with his knights and soldiers and began a siege.

It was a long and tedious business, for the people made a stubborn and faithful defense.
But at last their supplies ran out and starvation began its work; more fell by hunger than by the missiles of the enemy.

They by and by surrendered, and begged for charitable terms.

But the beleaguering prince was so incensed against them for their long resistance that he said he would spare none but the women and children--all men should be put to the sword without exception, and all their goods destroyed.