Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-04-04

the SIAM. MOVED dl TIC oiSHt vi hCi voutii
and astonished at her courage, the general
granted her request, on condition OF her re-
turning to him when she had completed
her search.
The night was dismal and the undertake
ing a fearful one but the difficulties daunt-
ed not the resolute Katharine. She soon
came upon field covered with the slain OF
the unequal contest, while the piteous
groans and cries of anguish told that many
still survived the slaughter.
Intent upon discovering her more than
father, she did not observe the presence OF
a young Cossack officer, who, struck with
her charms, and admiring her boldness, had
accompanied her to the CORY field.
"The evening air is chilling, and this is
no place for women; pray return and leave
me to seek your wounded kinsman."
Astonished at the sound of human voice,
she turned and recognized in the stranger
the sentinel VINO had iml,eded her progress
without the city walls. Refusing his gen.
erous offer, she permitted him to aid in her
GRAND of mercy and love.
Long and tedious was the search, but
unavailing, and at early dawn they return
ed to the city, having failed to discover the
remains of the good old minister.
Katharine religiously kept her word, and
surrendering herself prisoner of war,
demanded the protection Of the noble gen.
eral
Bereft Of her protector and benefactor,
she was now alone in the world, and young,
with promise of long life, there were no
ties to bind her to earth, aud she longed to
join her pious and devoted guardian. A
prisoner, she was treated with marked cour,
tesy and respect by the general-in-chicf
who ordered her well furnished apartments
and every attention to her comfort and
pleasure. She received many kindnesses
from the youthful Coss1ck, who at length
became enamored with her charms, and
proved the strength of his attachment BY
procuring her release from confinement
upon parol of honor, and personal securlt,
for her safety His assiduous attention tc
her wants and earnest efforts in her behalf
were not without reward; for she soon
came to regard him as her hope, her refuge,
and lord of her affections.
The General and the young officer. who
appeared from his dress to be but simple
lieutenant, were the only occupants of the
tent, and Katharine was employed In super
intending their domestic affans.
One day as she was engaged in serving
their accustomed meal, their conversation
turned upon the merits of the fair maid
and the young officer addressed the former
in tones Iaudatory of her courage and beau
ty, concluded with the inquiry
General, will you sell your prisoner r'
"And what will you do with her !'
Make her my wlie-the wife of sol
der" replied the noble Cossack.
What say Won, Katharine" added he
turning to the blushing damsel
Her hesitatlng response was, d" would
rather be the wife of soldier than the SER
want of a grea, general"
Bravely spoken from this moment
yon are mine," he reloined; but we must
obtain permission of the Gar. will 90
Immediately to the Enperor's tent, aud re.
ceive his sanction To our union. Remain
here while seek the audience of his ma
jesty."
In few moments young lieutenant,
advancing 10 the Oeneral tent, said
1.-The Gar, Peter, commands the pres
ence of Madame Katharine"
With quick, though trembling step, she
followed, and on entering the magnificent
tent, discovered throng Of officers sur
rounding one who was seated, and whom
she recognized as her afiianced husband
Where is the Emperor demanded
otharina Of tar copdnctOr
" There :" replied he, pointing to the
soldier who was seated.
"That is my husband"
He is thy husband, aud Gear of Russia
likewise" broke out the Emperor. for it
was he; and, presenting her to his officers,
babe them acknowledge the humble katha-
rine as the future Empress of Russia.