Piney Woods planter. (Liberty, Mi. [i.e. Miss.]) 1838-1840, 1839-03-23

at first some difficulty in issuing from the
thlcket, which had secreted and saved his
life. He was ignorant, poor youth, that
the Russians had that very night beat the
wood in hopes Of FINDING him, and that sew
eral of them had passed close by him as
slept. 1t had been a rich capture for who
ever could a.. T. g. cred up that young
valued head, and, the Cossack who had
brought it to any Russian commander,
had been paid its weight in gold for the
prize.
The forest which the fugativc was now
confined in was one Of the most extensive
in Poland, and bordered the Polish from.
tier upon the Bialistock and in those days
which had followed the disaster which be-
tel the Lithuanian armies, these wild and
solitary woods had been disturbed by the
trembling steps Of vanquished Poles, hop
ing to escape from the sabre, lance or the
daggers Of the Russians. The whole corps
Of General Gielgul had thrown themselves
upon Prussia, hoping there to find shelter
and had met with iought but treason and
captivity AS to the Poles who had not
been able to follow him, they proved more
fortunate. The Russians had murdered
all those they had met with; and at each
step the exile met with fearful vestiges
on his way. Suddenly he precpitated
himself upon an object which shone forth
rom the midst Of heather--he raised it in
his hands, it was a pistol covered with
blood on earth. He rubbed. lis handle with
his sleeve, and a bidder cry escaped from
him as he recognized the crest engraved
upon it.
'What, deadr he exclaimed, dead
what, him too. Oh! Leon, it's too much
to be supported. Is he dead, indeedn
The young exile threw himself upon
the earth, and his large clear blue eyes
seemed TO plunge into the very heart Of
the forest in search Of some dear remains,
but could perceive nothing; and overcome
beyond his strength, he could not re-
peat.
'Oh!Lcon! Leon! Poor Michael, toe!
and they too, are dead; all dead!'
mo, no, they are not deadn said gruf-
fish voice, which startled the fugitive, who
seized instantly upon his arms.
'Dare not TO approach me- said he to
the man who had thus spoken. 'Who art
thouP
"A Pole. and Pole in freedom said the
newcomer, Il am called Thadeo Pulawski,
and am the guardian of this portion of the
forest, and you may con6de yourself to me,
so take my arm; for you will want it to
support YOU
The young Pole still held the loaded
pistol in his hand, and gazed upon the
man mistrustfelly. However, notwith-
standing the brusquerie of his tone, the
irankncss Of his countenance and the quiz
ct irmness of his glance inspired some
confidence of the exile.
what were you saying Just now about
Leon Pyelawski and Michael Wollowich?'
said he to the forester.
Il was telling you that they were Meth
or Of them dead, and that it was who hid
them both, for the forest was filed with
Russians, it was in early spring; oh, we'll
do remember the day which seems to me
but yesterday. Yes, they were saved, and
now they have the Niemen. But you seem
dreadfully tired out, my poor young gen.
tleman; come take my arm and come and
rest yourselfin my little cottage; the roof
Of one of the Emperor Napoleon's soldiers
Che dotted his cap, and inclined himself
respectfully is a sure shelter, and you
may trust its master with your ife.'
Upon hearing that the two Polish patri-
OTIS whom he believed dead, were saved
from all their perils, the young exile had
joined his hands, and with head Bonded
towards them, he prayed earnestly; but
upon hearing the sound Of Napoleon's name
appraised his head with an energetic mo-
ton.
Thou hast then served under the En-.
peror,' he exclaimed, clasping the hands
of the old keeper, and gazing upon him
with the utmost curiosity.
The old soldier bowed but spoke not
AT length he said-I was with him in E.
gypt, and taking the young mans arm he
passed II meath his own, 'come, your hon
or, we must now leave the wood, that we
may avoid disagreeable meeting, for you
wear uniform that is but bad passport
Just now. Come, let us be off,
They began to walk on, but scarce had
they taken some few steps when the old
soldier felt his arm weaken with the weight
of bis companion; he looked upon him, and
found him pale Us a corpse, and unable to
stand erect.
'Oh, | feel very ill., said he, in feeble
accent, Il am thirsty! Oh, get mo water,
for heavens sake, beseech you!'
Take courage said Thadeo, take cou-
rage little WHILE and he almost totally
supported his companion to aid him on
See yondar is my house; there through
the trees; two or three steps more, and we
shall have reached il, for you see, water '