Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1854-10-19

1"hOH PilSOnOL yOuIocli.
Thank you for your advice but my father
and benefactor is in town, and [ am deter
mined to share his fate, whatever it may be.
Go, then, and God preserve youn an
swered the man.
She had not proceeded far before an officer
demanded her name.
'Catharine, she quickly replied; Il am the
adopted child of the pastor Skovronski.'
Thou art Livonian, replied the officer.
'Livonia belongs now to our Czar, Peter l.,
of Russia; you are, therefore prisoner
Touch me not, said Catharne. her beauti-
ful dark eyes flashing. 4 returned to Marien-
berg to find my adopted father. Conduct me,
then, to HMM his house-in dungeon--no
matter where-so that may find him..
AS the officer did not seem disposed TO COM
ply with her request, she inquired, 'Who is
your General!'
General Schremetief,' was the reply.
wish, then, to speak to the General
In few moments, as the Cossack officer
was ipquiring where the General could be
found, an old woman, perceiving her, uttered
cry of despair. %, my dear child, you will
see your protector no more He died on the
battlefield by a Russian bullet, while in the
act of binding up the wounds of a poor SOL
der. He is dead-my poor master;!' This
old lady was the servant of Skovronski.
Catharine turned pale at the sad intelli-
gence, and inquired, 'Have you then left him
there without help
The officer bade her follow him, and he soon
introduced her into the Generals tent. She
threw herself at Schremetiefs feet, and,
with her uplifted hands, exclaimed, "A grace,
General for pity's sake, grace y
What does the child want1 inquired the
General of the officer
She wishes to speak to you.'
1T is true, replied Catharine, i have learned
that my father and protector is among the
dead Dear pastor Skovronski The favor
ask is to be allowed to seek his body, that
it may be properly buried
ne tone OF ner voice was SO peculiar, and
her countenance SO commanding, yet so ingen-
uous, that the General was moved at the sight
of her youth and courage, and said, 'The
camp is situated outside of the walls if l
grant your request, what guarantee shall
have that you will not try to escape!'
my word!' replied Catharine. innocently
go, then,' said the General but remem-
Der your promise to return, for you belong to
me-
On leaving the tent, she soon met the p as
tors old servant. Come said she, taking
her hand, 'show me the place where you saw
him fall.
The night was dark, and it was with diff
Guilty they could see their way. They soon
came upon field covered with the bodies Of
the slain, while the cries that arose told that
many were still alive. 1t was, indeed, a
scene of horror. 1t was dark, and how could
she distinguish her benefactor! Soon SOL
dier appeared with lantern, which he kindly
offered her, but advising her to discontinue
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 If you
want money, here it is
The word of girl without name, without
birth, is Of of little consequence. l conjure
you to fly
Catharine remained unmoved, and resolved
to fulfil her promise. The search for the pas
tor was continued, and in few moments he
was found, nearly senseless, and quite speech
less. After several attempts, he family whis-
pered, where am 4
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 as
slstance 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. If had
not been taken prisoner, should not have
been carried before the General, and would
have missed seeing your servant, who told me
of your death; and had | not seen her, l
should never have thought of seeking for you
on the battle ield.'
Now said Catharine, my dear benefac-
tor, bless me, your poor child, for / must
leave you.'
Go, my child, CO. said the old man, in a
solemn voice; do your duty, and God will
bless you.'
Catharine kissed the lips of the old man,
and exclaimed, 'Adieu, my father adieu =
and she left the house.
AS she entered the tent of the General, she
met the young soldier who presented her with
the lantern in the battlefield, and who now
kindly presented her to the General.
What have you returned said the Gen
eral on seeing her. i feared that should
never see you again..
gave you my word, was the brief reply.
What shall do with her!' inquired the
General addressing himself To the soldier