Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-01-08
VOLUME TX. NO. 2.

J.. ' "i'hura"al was the sign for the
. ''ohVeos 10 complete the work of death 4Ko..
SUN ana Hungary" was the spontaneous obon.
ana the rush of the devoted peasaptrv w,a ,to
: signal for death to many Austrions H. -
'''e commander fell mOrtally wounded, soolbo,
banner was grasped by the iron hand Of H.
vHO' whist Its bearer sank lifeIess to the o,onra
"e nylng artillery of the Hupparians ,,o,-
reached the scene of strife, and beforo m hon.
had elapsed the Austraus voro bo..o- -,
w''nln the walls of the stronghold, leaving
n""ufeuS oi their comrades on the field Of bat.
: 'ie' and in the hands OF their conquercrs
On the evening Of that day Kossuth received
despatch from General Kapa, informing
him that plot had been formed to assaasinate
him.
Two days had passed. Buda still held out
although each hour hastened its fall. It was
night. Kossuth had Etaken up his quarters at
farmhouse situated at distance oftwo leagues
from the theatre Of war. The day had been
productive OF various important events, and the
nooie Magyar was completely exhausted by the
onerous duties which he had undergone. He
inhabited the ground ADor, and sal near table
In the midst of the room, his brow resting on
his right hand. In two rooms adjoining the one
where the Hungarian chief now sat, were three
secretaries engaged in writing out dispatches,
but the doors were shut, and no communication
existed between them and the governor. The
night was dark and silent; through the open
windows might now and then be heard the roar
Of solitary pieces of cannon from the walls of
Buda. The tramp Of horses feet coming to.
wards the house at fearful pace, interrupt ed
the thoughts of Kossuth. He rose and paced
the room, nervously looking towards the door
which led into the hall. 1t was thrown open
and young officer rendered despatch in
breathless haste. Kossuth tore 1t open, gIanc.
ed over It's contenrs, and as if relieved of great
anxiety, sat down again, and with smile light.
ing up his countenance, said
" Tomorrow, then?"
"Yes, your exceIlency, to Morrow" answer
ed the young man, and retired with low bow.
In another moment the sounds of his horses feet
was heard gaIloping up the road, and once more
quiet was restored.
The despatch promised the fall of Buda on
the morrow.
Again Kossuth sat at the table, resting his
head, and lost in profound thought. solitary
. sentine stationed in front of the house
the only guard of Hungary's only hope Whilst
T. Kossuth thus sat weighing in his mind the chan
ces of his couhtry's welfare, human face, dis
= e totted with passion, suddenly appeared before
the open window lit rose above the sill, the arms
= and figure of man became visible, and steal
't thy like cat, he climbed up, and without noise
Il concealed himself behind the light drlpery of
W the window. The table was between him and
of his victim, and he waited only for the approach
IN of the hero to complete the dreadful task which
re he had thus successfully commenced. Kossuth
le had not seen him, but an instructive ap3renen-
OF sion of danger made him scan the room. The
e. assassin drew his dagger, prepared for momen-
K tary use, but in so doing, moved the drapery-
IN Art thou friend or foe" asked KoSsuth in
F German the slight movement not having escap-
"a ed his eagle glance. There was no answer
NJ Come FORTH whoever thou art, thy life is safe,
a' continued the hero. The curtain ac ain moved
II it was slowly withdrawn, aud revealed the figure
y of the assassin.
70 "What wouldst thou?" demanded Kossuth,
- having discovered the German origin of the in
y truder.
N I" | would kill you," was the brief reionder.
1. "And what have l done that thou wouldst
If harm me ?" asked the Hungarian.
IL am Bohemian my brother was captured
- and they tell me that you have hanged him. A
" reward was offered for your head, and offered
y to kill you, not to get the reward but to avenge
y my brother"
"You have been msinforned," replied Kos.
v suth. 81 hang no prisoners of war, and those
II who have been captured will be released when
= Buda is ours. That will be tomorrow. Go
ir now would ask thy name, but will spare
}; thee the fear that he whom thou wouldst murder
lF should ever be able to hold tine up to ii fanny
When speak to the sentinel outside, flee from
) this place, and will cover thy retreat Fear
III nothing"
The Bohemian knet before the noble chief
oi and prayed his forgviness, Kossuth moved
ca away, called the sentinel and spoke to him ia.
at military for several minutes When he again
ey returned to the room the Bohemian h ID disap-
ng peared.
'r- On the following day tho tr-cOlor of Hun
he gary noated on the ranparts Of Buda. The
an prisoners of war were liberated under the cos
a tomary condition.
IFS Months had passed. The star of Hungary
nd was visited by cloud of msfortunes Gorgey
,ar had proved traitor and Kossnth was an exile
m the fortune of war had gone against him. The
Ter chief and his followers were confined at Shum-
I'D la, under going the most rigorous treatment
10 They we're guests par excellence, but in reality
lily close prisoners. No courtesy was extended to
&C. them, no alienation Of their wretched condition
ms they experienced.
ed Kossuth was fast declining under this load
w of misery, when one morning it was announced
ed to him that in lieu Of the soldiers who had be-
ok fore attended him, foreigner who spoke his
no language, would be his servant. Another spy
ne thought Kussuth, "come to report the conversa-
he ton between me and my friends" but he did
It, not object, firmly determined to do without the
aid of an attendant. The door opened and the
he servant came in-one look was sufficient to
- Prove him the midnight visitor previous to the
"a fall Of Buda.
o. "Thou here ?" asked Kossuth in surprise.
ad 81 am, to follow you to death, left home
c. and friends to see you sgaiA--do not cast me
g. off,"