The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1854-01-07

EEith MD TIE WOLVES.

Ii was a stormy evening in the month of
November. that a Russian noblem,n called
Baron Jaro>a!ao his wife. and their little
'!anclI'cr Helena. and their faithful servant
i.rcl. IN heavy travelling chariot and four.
driven by two ro>t!l:ons. drew IN at the only
inn otthc lttr town of kolrin which lies en-
the borders OF Ru>si, and 70, md They were
returning from t!1!r travels in Europe. and
As the Baron had already cverstaved the time
he had intended TO he absent from home. and
The weather was every day growing worse
ani worse. he was anxious to press forward
with all the speed possible The fur caps of
The Positions, the long names and tails of
their horses. and even the rough lcathcrn
portmantcu>, were white with frost: clouds
of steam rose from the weary beasts aS they
were embarrassed. and tie landlord coming
up to the door of the chariot observed. that
his honor would not think Of proceeding anv
further
Not if ! were at liberty to follow nv own
incinationS." said the baron; but as it is
am pressed for time. and we must get over
another stage toni rht."
lit is a long one. sir, said the landlord =
thirty vcr<te at least, and Won have the for
est of Roster to pass There the road is bad
and dare say the snow is deep, and the
wolves are getting hurrrv."
cob. ! am not afraid Of wolves" cried the
baron: ''thcv would no; dare to attack a ear
rlace 50 early in the wear as this Let us have
four GOOD horses and We may be in bv ninc
for it is not more than halfpas sin.
We'll. sir. a wiIiul man must have his own
way. only hope you may not repent vour
determination. Horses on directly. Nicholas
Eut may be your honor and your honor'> lady
will take something hot. for YOU will need
it before YOU 90 to Bo!isvo"
Soa cup f>piced wine was brought for the
travellers. and Eriok had double portion
lie sat wrapped rp in huge irr cloak, on a
low kind Of box in front: for the baron's car
riagc. though old fashioned. had been built
in England. In a few moments the fresh
horses were harnc>>cd, the ro>tillions cracked
their whips. and amidst the thanks and rood
night oi III" landlord. the carriage rolled on.
1T is Utterly cold" said the baroness. as
She pulled III" c'"ak more completely round
her, and took the little Helena on her Ian
''it is l;ttcr cold.and fearful nuh. TO travel
in."
IF the moon can but break through the
clouds. as he is trying TO do, we shall have a
i!ra,sn' ride VET. replied her husband What.
C.'hrrint. a Russian, and atra! of a little
STOW
"Wc'l an: glad that we came on. too"
aid tie VIII: 1T i, ;,'r.,>ant 10 .hink that cy
cry r''.r W. ,.Av,i i,!inrS IL: nearer TO home
and !.4y 'l'..r ittiy Nicholas anI Fryl.li,a."
HE! were now passing o:rra wild moor
TIE wind whi>l!cl nionrmiuI, round fh. r.
riiTc. driving aud chasing the show lcior i,
for 1t was >nowIn" heavily. The 81 .rc Of the
lamps cast a Kind OF nha>ty haze on the i'm
mediate nci.hhorhood of the carriage. and
seemed to make the dark distances still dark
cr.
80 mamma :" cried Helena, ..let me come
closer to YOU, it makes me afraid to look out
OF the window
why, what should YOU be afraid of nv
love-"
One is always afraid in the dark. YOU
know. mamma and then Just listen to the
wind-how it howls.'
My dear child, see, the moon is coming
out, and We shall not have to travel in the
lark"
he clouds passed off; the moon was walk
ing IN brightness the wheels rolled noiseless-
~ along over the snow. and as far as the eve
Gould see, was one slistening sea of white
on passed the carriage.
What is Erick locking at" a,kcd the