Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1837-1839, 1837-10-07


tain, ~ for the rest, my retirement can only b
attributed to sineularity. To my friend owe
sincerity, and know you will honor my motives
and keep them secret.
! Without interruption in our friendship, con-
tinued my Usual visits in company Of Rosawsky
in the house Of the Generals widow, my friend
soon discovered the object Of my frequent visits.
We convcrsed about he young lady, ind was
enthusiastic in peaisiag he accomplishments Of
tho amiable creature, that he with an aPprehen-
sivc All! All! smiling shook his head and threaten
ed me with his finger.
| Ijokingiy replied, fear nothing, il is a flower
which you will allow me 10 admire, though 1t
blossoms not for me.
| Bu. my good Rnsawsky, innocent as he was,
soon shared in my admiration Of the young lady,
and observed, heaven knows! without envy
that the amiabIe lady was more attached to this
lovely youth than to the rest of the officers.
Opportunity repeated his former apprehcnsivc
All! All! he embraced me, and said with ecstacy:
Brother, she is an angel! only want to enjoy
the pleasure Of her cow crsatoh for ten minutes.
reminded him Of their different station OF rank,
and expressed my anxiety for his peace, shall
never forget myself, answered he.
The presence Of the inspecting General pro-
cured my friend the opportunity Of an interview
| with the young lady. ball was to take place to
which were invited all tho nobility, as we'll as the
officers, we went there with agreeable cxpecta-
tons, not suspccting the unhappy consequences
that issued from il.
We entered the splendidly illuminated assem-
bly, rooms. Among the bellies that ornamcnted
the assembly, appeared as the queen, the surPrls-
ing beauty Of lady Unstrutb, surrounded by the
Young bca,,x, ono Of them was the wealthy and
Count v. Hainfcls.
An excellent waltz reSounded from the Orches-
ira; and Mathildc glided in the arms of the Count
as light a sylph round the saloon.
The happy man! sighed Rosawsky.
You can share the same fortune, toe, SAID to
nv friend. Alta ball good dancers are always
acceptable. Twill show you . good example, fol-
low me and try your fortune.
| Having joined the jovial assembly, l lost for
some time my young friend, at last observed h,m
with the glowing countenance by the side OF Ma
thilde, who never appeared so lovely among the
dancers ALI admired the lovely pair, who seem
ed to fly on the wing. Of pure icy. Both OF them hem
appeared to enjoy the favorable moment-kos-
awsky, after the finishing Of the dance conducted
her to her former place, and seemed engrossed
with her conversation so to forgot all that were
| round him.
I tested with the generals widow this ac-
count, who looked alternately very seriously on
the young couple; tho young Count Of flaintels,
passed them with long face, and appeared IN
suited at the audacity of the young Lieutenant,
observed him at last speaking very urgently
with the Captain of the horse, son-in-law to the
generals widow.
! blossom for rank and riches only.
Invited by some officers, retired with them to
the room for reireshment, where we cnJoyed our
selves will, excellent Johannsbergcr We might
have been there about half an hour, when l saw
Rusawskv, hastily enter with countenance
which Indicated good tid:ngs.
What is the matter! whispered to him and
I took him aside.
! Nothing! answered he audiby, as he observed
I'll ewes were upon him, only wish to INFORM you
that am going home. =,
+ Twill accompany Won said I, and we left the
assembly rooms. In the street again enquireo
I to know the cause of his agitation.
! hive challenged him, he answered me.
I Whom? tho Count.
/ No. the Captain OF the horse
! Nv God! for what reason!
! He has insulted me in the most tender part OF
| honor, and he shalt suffer for it.-Be''eve me-
was not SO irrational as to commence quarre,
whose consequence must be tatai 10 me; Jul
could not endure his ;nsolencc. -,
| H., now related 10 me, that most probably the
| innocent pleasures which Mathide enjoyed win
him. irritatcd tic pride Of the mother and the zap
tam Of the horse, as she expected her to Dc UNI
ted to the Count that the Captain, IN an assum
mo manner. made him feel his superiority o.
rank. and lastly allowed himself poignant express
sions respecting his INDECENT circumstances, iht
moor unknown connection Of his parents, which Ice
to the challenge.
The challenge was by pistols, one week aP
pointed to the cOmbatants to arrange their worldly
affairs. as bv such champions that know how e
use their weapons, must end fatal to one or tht
other.
/ HID Rosawsky the first shot, would not IN tho
least be apprchensivc for his life, as he was al
excellent marksman, and his charger stands a
firm az rock but his antagonist was not less per
feet in this art, and that he would take good am
was certain.
/ Secret rs the affair was kept on account OF IL
being prohibited, still it was known in the hous'
of the Generals widow, from thence It was mad'
known to the wife Of the captain, picture to your
self her affection, as she was only SIX months
wife. bearing the sweet hope Of love under ne
young mo,herly heart.
The time approached. my friend appeared qu'.
resigned which proved the firmness OF h's cnarac
ter. Two days before the meeting, he said 10 me
here is letter for my parents, you will forward
when am no more. My testament = made, 20
, NAV know its contents; my groomis to have IN
two saddle horses. l cannot sufficiently rewar
{ the old servant, endeavor to procure him anoehe
situation, the remainder Of my property - tr'moe
it will be sufficient 10 deffay the expense OF m
}, funeral, yo. my friend and second, will take car
5 that il shalt be decent, such ~ becomes IN hos
est man. Nv debts arc all DISCHARGED.