Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1850-12-17

king fearful one, but the dlifIcultleS uaunte(
not lhe resolu,e Catharine. She soon came
upon. field covered with the sufferers o.
The unequal contest. while the groans, anc
cries Of anguish iold that many survived the
slaughter.
! Intent alone upon discovering her more
than iasher,l she did not discover The pres
ence Of a Young Cossack officer, who, struck
with her charms. and admiring her bold
ness. had accompanied her 10 the CORY field
..The evening air is chilling. and this is
no place fr woman; pray return. and
leave me to seek your wounded kinsman."
Astonishea at the sound of human voice
she mrned and recognized in the stranger
The sqnlinel who had impeded her progress
withou. the city walls. Refusing his gene
rous offer, sic permitted him 10 aid in her
errand Of mercy and love. I4
Long and tedious was the SEARCH. bur un-
avaling. and a, early dawn they returned 10
the city. having failed 10 find the REMAINS Of
the good old minister. =
Calharine religiously kept her word. and
surrendering herself prisoner of war. de-
nanded she projection Of the noble Russian
general.
BereG OF her preserver ard benefactor,
she was now alore in .he world and young.
with promise Of long life, there were no
ties 10 bind her to Garth, and she longed 10
join her pious and devoted guardian. "A
prisoner, she was treated with markell cour.
tesy ard respec. by The ge6eraI-in-chief,
who ordered her well furnished apartments,
and every attention 10 her comfort and
pleasure She also Received many kind
nesses from the youthful Cossack, who at
length became enamored with her charm
aad proved ihe strength Of his attachment
by procuring her release from confinement
upon parole of honor, and personal security
for her safety. His ass;duous attention 70
hef wants, and earnest efforts in her behalf
wefe not wiihouireward; for she soon came
to- regard him as her hope, her refuge, and
the lord Of her affections.
The general and the young officer. who
appeared from his dress 10 be but ''simple
lieutenant were The only occupants Of the
teil, and Calharine was employed in super
their domestic affairs.
One day as she was engaged in serving
their customary meal, their conversation
turned UPON the merits of their fair maid,
and The young, officer, addressing the former
IN tones Mandatory of her courage and |
beauty, concluded with The inquiry /
.'G4rera!. will you sell youf prisoner!'' 1
S"And what will you do with her?n- u
''Mfke her my WIFE
"What say you, Caiharine2' added he, 4
inning to the Ib!ushing damsel.
Her hes;talfn6 response was, 81 would |
athefbe the wife Of soldier Than the ser |.
amt Of grea, general" /
''Bravely spokenI-from dhs moment
Tou are mine," he rejoined; 'ibut we mus.
lbtain the permission Of The 'Ckar | will
.o-immediatey 10 the Emperbr's tent, and
eccire his sanction to our union. Remain
ere, while | seek an audience Of our maj
sly" n H
lna few moments a young lieutenant ad-
ancing 10 the generals tent, saEd-- +
The Czar, Peter demands the presence
Madame Calharine." |"
With n quick. though trembling step, she
slowed, and, on entering the magnificent
mt, discovered a throng of officers sur
,unding one who was seated, and whom
he recognized as her alfianced husband.
Where is the Emperor!'' demanded
atharirie Of her conductor.
There" replied he. poiniing TO the SOL J
ier who was seated. |
'.That is my husband" /,
"He is Thy husband. and Czdr Of Russia Q
kewise,7 broke Out the Emperor, (for il T
as he; and presenting her TO his officers, =
lde them acknowledge the humble Caiha- e
ne as The futare Empress Of Russia. lk