Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-06-16

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Major No, my dear uncle let US not
aggravate her misfortune From my house
she may pass unhndered. He offers her
full purse Take that, and remove.
Feodore, Declining 1t needs not
this last kindness to make your house ever
memorable. God will hear the thankspv-
ing of an inocent child, and requiie you
Major With bitterness. Go only 60
shall find my peace again. This very day
will solicit the king for furlough, to
travel III foreign lands.
p. IFretfully.l viii travel with
you.
Feodore. Half to berself1 This very
day Solicit furlough
Major. | doubly bless the fortunate in
cldent, that just at this time-,o-day-th
king passes by here.
l. p. Is the glrl frightened Yes one
hides ones self beiimes Just nov for here
be will stop; he will aligh, 10 refresh him
self
Feodore Ha
l. P. The couriers have already passed
my carriage. The king is not far distant.
Feodore staggers aud supports herself by
a chair. The tn slor springs towards her.
MAJOR. hat is il, Feodorei
Feodore Nothing. o, worthy, sir,
grant me this last favor-permit rue yet one
hour longer IN your house; by that means
| experience the good fortune to see the
king
MAJOR. Do you not shun his gancel
Feodore lie is 10 me as the gracious
servant of heaven
p. How will the cunning witch out of
liz
Major. ITO himselcl 1t is impossible
She cannot be guilty.
Marie. Bursting open the door. Uncle
brother the king IS coming Hasten down
to receive him [She retlres again
j. Il. Quick, quick, nephew. This is
glorious day, on which one forgeis every
thing else. He wthdraws.
Major (Following) o, in what state
of mind shall receive the beloved guest
Feodore. being alone, aud throwing
herself upon her knees with great emotion
God Thou from the icy ssa-coast wild.
Through forests food. and Deserts without end,
Hast by angel companisda child!
Strength Tor this moment 10 the daughter lend
Upon my trembling lips the approve
bet childish iatenug the mighty move.
The ieats If misery thou sawest flow.
Aad as thou promises, the heavenly prize
To hha love oni piety, below
Wlp., now, pray, the sorrow from these eyes
Confirm Thy promises look down add bless
My pious love and cOnstan, watchfuInessl
(She springs up.) hear them coming.
The decisive moment is here God have
none save thee God, | commit myself in
to thy hands
She steps, trembingly, to one side The
king Ivan Peirovltch, the major and Marie
enter, the las; three IN chorus.
Blessed sgaiais made tho house
Where tread. ruler wise
lie brings no th,earning hosi arms,
But blessings none desphe.
Where loving children welcome him,
The threshold he encssrs;
Pos.sniy will bless the place
Where the loved appears.
The KING. thank you, my friends il
is well for me to be hear, since know Won
love me
!. II. II you feel thus, beloved sovereign.
It Is well for you To be every where for
where are you not beloved
Feodore throws herself, breathess, at the
feet the king.
+ The King. Who is this VIVA; means
thisl
Marie. Feodore, what are you doing
/ l. T. and the MAJOR evlnce alarm and "a
mazement
Feodore. Gracious king
l. Z. 1t is stranger. Go away; il
does not become you.
The King. Permit her. Every misfor-
tune has claim upon the king. Speak, my
child.
? Feodore. cannot
The King. Recover Yourself; take
courage Think that you speak to your ia
Their.
Feodore Father The word gives me
courage | am the daughter of General
Tschulkof,-
The King. The outlaw
Feodore. For fourleen years be has lam
gushed in Siberia he has erred, and Sc
verey atoned. On the shores of the lrlish
he has buried his wife aud two children
want and sorrow brought them to the grave
! alone am remaining 10 him now. O, |
grow up no Joy 10 him; for IN his great age
he suffers the nearness of death to afiilct
him. He sees in me but helpless orphan
the scanty bread which moisten with nv
tears comes from his hand. 90" he often
groans, "and that you too must one day
beg !" could no longer endure my ia
theirs misery; my spirit was early matured
10 that school of affection the reputation
of your clemency soon forced itself into our
terrible solitude; there beamed a ray of
hope | resolved to venture the hardest for
obtaining, by entreaiies, that clemency Tor
my father, also; with his benediction, |
Jeff him Il; with anxiety and hope, embrace
your knees; most gracious sovereign, par
don my father
The King Stand up. How Have you
come from Siberia alone.
Feodore. Entirely alone.
The King. But how
Feodore. On foot.
The King On foot
MAJOR. Ha.
The King. What gave you the courage!
Feodore Confidence in Heaven.
The King. But the strength