Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1846-03-19

uifolcu n map anu presented spy
glass 10 Napoleon. After having con
verscd together for some time, whilst
examining the map, Gen. la Buyerc,
pat his knee on the ground, and Ma
poleon, placing the glass on his night
shoulder, and STOPPING down, remained
a quarter of an hour observing the po-
sltlon Of the Russians, the city Of Baut
zeu situated IN n night line opposite to
! the hill, and the heights, on which
were seen cannon and Russian infant
~ after which Napoleon called me.
''IIsve you been long IN the service r.
said he. 1T is my business, sire |
wos only Is years old when ] became
acquainted with bullets balls" VIVA,
do you think Of the Cossacs 2" "They
are good soldiers, but they are more
useful for camp service than in gen
eral battle" That Is correct Have
you fought against the Prussian in-
fantryr Yes, sire; good infantry
and worthy OF contcntt;ag with your
majesty's infantry He is right said
Napoleon, turning towards Ney.-
You other Poles, you speak almost the
same language as the Russians T CON
tInued Napoleon. yes sire, we easily
understand each other, as the Swedes
and the Danes, the German and the
Dutch Apropos, do you speak Ger
mani asked Napoleon. Yes, SIRE
We'll ! mount your horse, and bring
me from that village down there, a hun
dred PAGES of, the first peasant you
meet, Twill command the post in
your absence
My horse was all ready cloppcd
spurs to him, and flew to the village.
arrived, and perceived at one end of
IT Russian Chasscurs preparing their
hacha, whilst at the other some French
tlrailleurs were quietly strolling from
house to house BY good luck Ger
man came on, OF house half naked,
MY good friend, do you wish to make
some money q said !, stopping him
Money very much but what is to
be doner Come and converse with
our general Perhaps he wishes To
take me for guide 2 Fear nothing,
on my word of honor he only wish
cs to speak to you he will let you re-
turn Immediately. Now follow me or
will break your head land preScn-
ted my pistols to him. Pardon par
don | will follow you, said the poor
countryman, trembling all over. Get
up behind me- | approached the wall
the countryman placed himself en-
group, and set off like lightning.
Aravo, Mr. Officer said Napoleon, i
thank you
The peasant saluted him, and await
ed his fate with trembling. Napoleon
turned his back to him, and Ney re
poated the questions. Is there much
water in that ravinc, on the right, ION
the left flank Of the Russians ~ Not
higher than the knee replied the
peasant. Have you sometimes eros
scd II in cart I? Always, except in
the spring and autumn, when there is
n great deal of water. is the ford ev.
erywhcre good 2 No, in many pa-
Ces, there are too many stones, but
from that little bridge on the right, to
the distance Of four miles, the bottom
is good Napoleon was very well sat
ished with the answers {; II was evident
that he was in good humor. lie
asked Berthicr for some money, took n
handful of NapolevnS, aud said to the
peasant Take this and drink thc
health of the Emperor Of the French,
The peasant wished to throw himself
at his feet /; Napoleon prevented him
DO You know the Emperor No
would like very much to see him.
We'll, there he Is, SAID he pointing tC
Nev, who at that moment permitted
his embroidered uniform to be seer
under his great coat. The peasant
threw himself at his feet. Ney begal
to laugh. THAT gentleman is deceiv
ing you that is the Emperor addeC
he pointing to Bcrthler, and the peas
ant fell at the feet of Berthler. 1T Is
labor lost, said the latter to him in very
bad German that is Emperor poin
ung to LaBruyerc. The peasant agair
proceeded to throw himself at the fee
of the last. Il am too young TO b,
Emperor, said La Bruyere; go thnnl
him who gave you the money.-Da!
It's rccht, THAT is true) said the Ger
man seizing the hand of Napoleon
'Das its elm goldens handchcn, (that Is
golden hand) and kissed 1t. Tn,
whole group laughed heartily; and af
ter having sent away the peasant, de
scended from the hill. Napoleon or
dered Berthler To give piece of golC
to each Of my soldiers, which wa.
} done immediately 'Berthler writ
down the name Of this officer, saiC
Napoleon then mounting his hors,
and turning towards me, he added i
have been talking with your soldier
} about you | am satisfied with you.
you have need of anything, address!
vn,trS.If A In rcCtl u IN me and rpCall on