The Middlebury galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1848-1850, 1848-05-23

gulSned by fertility OF SOIL, luXurlou5 growth
ofwood, and the beautiful forms of thei
inhabitants. The Great Cabarda is occu
pied by four tribes, which bear the family
name of their Princes;-the Atajuks, Mi
sosts, Beekmirzans, and Kantukins. Thei
domicils extend down to the Caspian Sea
Nature has done much for these Circas
SLAMS of the mountains, and not less thar
their valor and wonderful strength of bo
dy, defended them against hostile incur
sions !; but, alas! the rage of internal feud:
allows them but little to enjoy the advan
tages Of their situation.
In the year 1904, the Atajuks united
with their neighbors TO carry on war with
the Kiski, who live in an easterly direc-
ton, higher up in the mountains, along
the banks of the Sundja.
Ataiuk set out with three thousand
horsemen Of the clan, which was named
after his ancestors. Only women, old
men, and children, with few warriors,
remained in the habitatiOns scattered
through the valley, among which the res
idence ofihe chief was marked by a larg.
er number of out-buiIdings, and more
numerous herd of young horses in the ad-
Joining meadow.
The chief was widower his only off
spring was a daughter, Eunitzah, of the
age of seventeen, the most beautiful of al
the fair Circassians. Her dazzling white
ness, her perfect form and gracefulness
relieved the radiant beauty and REGULAR
u of her features.
Four days passed before news arrived
of the expedition against the Mountain
GERS. On the fifth day, when Eunitzah
with the first ray of the morning sun, full
of anxiety, had left the house, and in CON-
pany of her maids, had gone into piece
of woods surrounding il, accidentally look
ing towards the river, which meandered
through the pasture grounds, she espied a
warrior carried upon bier near the bank
Four horsemcn accompanied him; silent
y they proceeded on the path, which leads
to the Princes residence. Uttering CRY
Of terror, she rushed down the hill for
the wounded man, she surely thought was
her father. She arrived at the very mo-
ment when the bier was set down near all
out-building. Presently she recognized
Alamir, ayoung officer of the Prince
train.
"Rejoice, Eunitzah," said the wounded
warrior, in feeble voice, "the victory is
ours Atajuk will yet to-day press you to
his heart"
81 shall rejoice" replied the Princess,
eff Alamir's wounds are moi alarming. ]
will send aid"
Soon appeared an old woman, expert
enced in the use of herbs, dressed his
wounds and administered decoction of
simPles, which procured him deep sleep.
In the evening before sunset, the sound
of arms announced the return of the
Prince. Atajuk's first business was TO
visit the officer. His daughter followed
him. The nurse declared the wound not
fatal.
praised be the Prophet" exclaimed
the Prince. "My child, bless Alamir.
He received the stroke directed against
me. Noble youth | give to thee three
horses and complete arm r, and my
heart will be open to thee"
Alamir had distinguished himself in
several actions perhaps, however but for
the ardent love which he bore this daugh-
ter of the Prince, he would not have shown
daring, which thrust him on the enemies
who had attacked his chief. This secret
| haA haen Ii al.
beloved object, he scarcely confessed it to
himself. Could the daughter of the
Prince give her hand to a common war;
rior Habit and custom of the country
prohibited such a connection, and habits
are more respected with those barbarous
nations than laws are obeyed among the
civilized. Thus no ray of hope lighted up
the gloomy mind of Alamir. Although
he was one of the bandsomest men of the
tribe, Eunitzah had looked upon him with
an Indifferent eye; but hence her pure FL
iallove called necessarily before her mind
the image of the pale warrior whose breast
had served as shield for her parent, and
love stole into her unguarded heart by the
way of gratitude. When she became
conscious ofthe sentiment, she sighed, she
wept, horror thrilled through her bosom /;
she could not refrain from saying to her.
self-"An insurmountable wall separates
me from him whom love; even the con-
ISOLATION of doubt, Of uncertainty, is not
left to me. Ancient usage rules sover-
eign over princes and warriors, rich and
poor, old and young. No, no, Eunitzah
can die, but never be united to the war
rior who saved her father. These and
similar thoughts filled her soul, and reason
would not admit single ray of hope.
Atajuk reviewed his warriors in an open
PLAIN. Eunitzah walked unperceived in
10 grove of rhododendron intersected by
brook. Also Alamir had retreated to its
shade, absorbed with thoughts of his love.
Discovering Eunitzah, he endeavors to
flee, and his strength fails him, he waivers
and sinks at her feet.
"Why dost thou try to avoid me ?''
she commenced speaking. 81 love thee