Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-10-25
OCTOBER IS, 1854.

have that you will not try to escapef
Ny word replied Caahanae, innocent- ;
lyy
Z go, then, said the General i but remem-
Der your promise to return. foFyon belong
to me.
On leaving the tent, she spon met the
pastors old servant. Come, said she, ia
king her hand, show me the place where
you saw him fall
The night wasdark, and it vas with DIFF
fculty they could see THEFT way. They soon
came upon field covered with the bodies of
the slain, while the cries hat arose told that
many were still alive. ngass indeed, +
|seeas 81. laorrosss It la = - and klasz
could she distinguish her benefactor! Soon
asoldier appeared with a lantern, which he
kindly offered her, but advising her to dis
continue her search till morning. This she
at once declined.
But said the brave soldier, you are not
formed to be slave, though General may
be your master. You are now beyond the
camp; no person can see you. Fly! lfyou
want money, here it is.'
Fly! when have given my word not to
do so?
The word of girl without name, with
out birth, is of little consequence. lconjure
you to fly
Catharine remained unmoved, and resol-
we'd to fulfil her promise. The search for the
pastor continued, and in few moments he
was found, nearly senseless, and quite speech
less. After several attempts, he family whis-
pered, Where am !
With your friends, replied Catharine-'
with your little Catharine'
A little cordial being administered, he re
vived, and was soon carried home on a litter.
His wounds were dressed, and all possible
assistance rendered to the wounded PASTOR
Catharine was overjoyed to see her dearest
friend so comfortable.
The old man had learned that his dear
child was prisoner, and this grieved him
much.
1t is all right said Catharine. Ii
had not been taken prisoner, | should not
have been carried bef ire the General, and
would have missed seeing your servant, who
told me of your death; and, had not seer
her, should never have thought Of seeking
for you on the battlefield.
Now said Catharine, my dear benefac
tor, bless me, your poor child, for [ mus
leave you.'
Go, my child, CO. said the old man, il
a solemn voice: do your duty, and God vii
bless YOU
CathaEine kissed the lips of the old man
and exclaimed, Adieu, my father! ant
left the house.
As she entered the tent of the Genera
she met the young soldier who presented he
with the lantern in the battlefield, and who
now kindly presented her to the General.
What have you returned 2 said The
General on seeing her. 4 feared that
should not see you again.
L gave you my word,' was her brief re
ply.
What shall do with her inquired tn
General addressing himself to the soldier.
Make her my wife-the wife of asoldier
She is born for it! Well, what say you
my child |? added he, turning to Catharine
who seemed quite bewildered.
/ say replied she, hesitating, my choic
is not difficult; I would rather be the wit
of soldier than the slave Of general
Bravo! Catharine from this momer
you belong to me-
The soldier arose, and beckoEing to Cath
arine to follow him, he left the tent. ID
you know who am, Catharine 2 said he
as they walked together away.
No; but you said that you wished to b
my husband
True; but do you know my rank in tn
army?
1t matters not said Catharine: 70
cannot suppose I am proud-a child witho'
name.'
You are content, then, to link your de
tiny with mine' taking her by the hand.
Yes replied Catharine, I love you b
cause you have been kind to me, poor chi
that am
The soldier stopped before tent mo
elevated than the rest. This is the tent
the Gar, said he remain where you al
1t is right that | should ask permission
marry you.'
Catharine had waited but few minute
when young officer advancing said, II
Gar wishes to see you
On entering the tent, she saw a lar
number of officers, in the centre Of who
she Immediately recognized the young S
der, her companion. Where is the Czal
inquired Catharine of the officer.
There ! said he, pointing to the soldi
who was seated.
There :? That is my husband
II He is thy husband and the Gar Ill
9 wise, Catharine, said the Emperor Of R
sia How astonished you appear! D,
q the news grieve you? Does my title prev,
q you from loving meg
&c | loved you as a soldier said she !;
:, will also love you as an Emperor
!: Gar arose, and taking the hand ofthe yor
T. orphan, presented her to his officers as
IL Il future Empress Of Russia.
Here closes the thread of fiction in
- story. After their marriage, the Empe
= ! placed her in private dwelling in the
! j. Of Moscow, where she received every att
- : ton becoming her position. She was k
. ly and beautiful. She loved to do good,
~ to make others happy around her.
No doubt Peter the Great saw that
was precisely the woman who could 81
,s. his enthusiasm, and sympathize in his oil
bo The obscurity of her birth was no obstacI
be him; he had absolute power to raise he
the loftiest condition in his empire
:, Though surrounded with the honors
~ royalty, she did not forget the pastor of
~ ~ rienberg. She loved him still and did '
rs ne lshe could to cheer his last hours. He