Grass Valley telegraph., 1854-08-03

Observing, through his mask. that his
cneeks were flushed and his eyes bloodshot /
took advantage Of the permission granted
alu soucned him three times running.
bravo" cried he. My turn now Ha!
A hit hitv'
He had touched me. I then touched him
1our times in rapid succession, and then touch
ed once.
.Hurra!' he cried, exultingly. HRodn;s
did you see that? Twice to his seven ~ 81
Twice to ten, your highness," replied /.
pressing him very hard Eight-nine-te
Now we are quits.n
''Good--good! cried the Czarowitsch ap-
provingly ly-''very good But that's not all
The small short sword-not enough-no use
to the cavalry-want the sabre. Now. could
Won Sefnad VnnSelf on foot aa;nstar,.ls ISL
ed lancer ?. Parry lance thrust? Eh?
81 think I could, your highness.''
"Think'so! Not sure, eh?"
pardon me your highness, 1 sAave no
doubt of it"S
"Lubenski!" again shouted the prihcs.
The officer appeared. -
"a lance and horse Quck!a Z"
But your hi gHness'' interposed.
''Ha! you are afraid! !"
- am not afraid but with your highness,
should experience sequal reluctance to- be
the victofAor the vanquished."
/ IAllnonsense and fattery! First trial was
capital. Now for the second.'
At this moment the officer appeared before
the windows of the palace leading a magni-
fcent horse, and bearing a lapce in his hand.
Now, then!" exclaimed constantine, as
he dashed out of the roon4, and made me a
sign to follow him. Give him good sabre,
Lubenski; and now. my Englishman, mind
yourself or Sou,, be spitted Ike one Of the
1stOads in my snanmer house The last lived
three days. Kodna." added he turning that
general; wiz nail through his belly"
Gay ing the Prince sprang upon his steed
FNVithsgrs satskill be put the animal through
the most dinicult evolutions. at the same time
executing sundry parties and thrusts with
his lance.
"All readyp' he cried, riding up to me.
Ready. your highness." was my reply
and he setting spurs to his horse, galloped off
to the further end of the avenue.
''Surely all this is a joke" l said to Gene
raj Rodna
by no mcansn' was the reply. "You
will either lose your life or gain your appoint
ment.-Defend yourself as if you were on
field of battle"
Matters had taken much more serious
turn than had anticipated. Had / consid-
cred myself at liberty to return blow for
blow, could have taken my chance without
uneasiness hut feeling myself bound to
control, as we'll as to use. a keen edged sabre
while exposed to the sharpened lance of a
reckless and royal antagonist, the chances
of diversion were decidedly against me. 1t
was too late, however to draw back.
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Czarowitsch. who had already reached the
end of the avenue. and turned his horse about.
The animal advanced at full speed, COnstan-
tine being crouched down upon his neck and
in such a manner that he was nearly conceal
ed hy the abundant name
When he reached me he made point at
my breast but l parred his thrust. and
bounding on one side. horse and rider car
ried away by their impetuosity. passed Iy
without doing me the slightest injury.
Very good! very good y he said, ''now
try again"
Without giving me time for objection or
remark. he took space for his career. and af-
ter asking me if l was ready, returned to the
charge with great fury AS before, l kept
my eyes fixed on his. and not one of his mo-
tons escaped me- At the decisive moment
l parried c1a route. and by a spring to the
! right, made his second attack as harmless as
the first.
Uttering a howl of disappointment, the
| Czarowitch entered into the spirit of our tilt
| ing-match as ardently as if it had been a re-
al combat. and had moreover, made up his
mind that it should terminate in his favor /;
| but when | saw him retracing the ground for
third assault, resolved that it should be
the last.
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wind speed this tine. however. instead of
contenting myself with mere parry. dealt
a violent back handed blow on the pole Of the
lance, which was severed by the stroke. and
Constantine found himself disarmed. Then.
quick as thought. seized the bride of his
horse, and by violent jerk threw h In on his
launches. at the same time placing the point
of my sabre on the breast of the rider
Gen. Rodna uttered cry of alarm he
thought was going to kill the Prince Con
stantine also had the same impression. for
the color left his cheeks for an instant Step
ping pace backward, and bowing to the
Grand Duke
Your highness," l said ehas now seen
what / am aLle to teach to Russian soldiers.
and whether am worthy to become their
professor"
Yes. by my soul you are! I never saw a
hraver fellow; and a regiment you shall have
if l can get it for you. Now follow me-" he
added, as he threw himself from the saddle,
and led the way to his apartments.
When there be took up pen and wrote at
the foot of the petition to the Emperor. which
had fortunately in readiness
Il hun2hfy recommend the petitioner to
your Imperial Majesty, believing him in eve
ry way worthy Of the favor he solicits."
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short delay. I was fortunate enough in pro-
curing the post so anxiously sought.