Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-01-12
The Snesian Girl

riod to support the failing fortunes OF
their indefatigable monarch, were truly
worthy of luminous characters in the re-
cords Of history; but they were far out
done by public sacrifices which were volun.
tarily made by individuals to repel the
encroachments of the armies of France, in
the year 1913. Each family contributed
in different ways to the expenses of the
war, and even the poorest herdsmen gave
in their mite for the general good, though
it deprived their families of many tile
luxury which they had before been used
to.
In one Of the romantic valleys of Sile-
sia, lived young girl of surprising beau
ty, the pride and delight of her parents.
whose occupation was to attend their
focks and bear the scant produce of their
little farm to neighboring market town.
Ella, like the wild flower, had grown and
bloomed in obscurity, beautifed by the
unerring hand of nature. She had known
but little of the world until the tramp Of
war sounded over the country, and echoed
discordantly amidst the darkest recesses Of
solitude /; and when in consequence of her
inquiries. her father was obliged to tell
her Of the distracted state of her native
land, the indignant blush and the high
heaving of her bosom proclaimed how
much she felt for her enterprising sove-
reign and the brave people that were ar
rayed to defend his dominion.
Heaven grant US victory y exclaimed
she in the patriotic enthusiasm of her
soul, Il would, father, that nature had
made woman strong to fight
The old man only smiled reply, and
kissing her rosy cheeks, bade her keep out
of sight of the soldiers.
The caution wos scarcely needed. Ella
knew where to find one on whom she
could gaze, and be gazed upon for hours
and who, though not dressed out in the
trappings of military. was more to her
than all the world beside. She was soon
on the mountain-slope watching her herd,
and listening to the mellow notes as they
flowed from the pipe of Adolph, fine
featured young man, who sat at her feet
gazing tenderly upon her smiling face.
That hair of yours. ella, said he, lay.
ing down the instrument-'I would give
the world for one little lock +; and he rar
his fn GERS through the glossy tresses a.
they hung luxuriantly around her finely
moulded shoulders.
The world is not yours to give, Mr.
Adolph.' said she archly but do yor
only love me for my curls, which you arc
always praising!'
4 love you for yourself, dear Ella; but
these rich ringlets, which might grace a
queen | almost idolize them, and vet yor
refuse to bestow upon me one little tress.
Have not reason? Were to give
you lock, [ might never see you again
for then you would have your idol by
you, and should be forsaken. No, no
Adolph, first prove yourself worthy O
the gift, and then you shall not only hav,
a trcss, but my hand too, if you desire it.
Tell me how to become worthy of sc
inestimable gift exclaimed the enrap
tured youth, and will follow the patl
you shall point out
There it is,' answered the maiden point
ing towards Breslau, and looking her Low
er fxedly in the face.
And what am l to do in Breslau .
Join the brave men who are struggling
for our liberty, and tenfold shall be tn
love of Ella
A slight blnsh overspread the face o
young Adolph, and kissing the hand o
the fair shepherdcss, he trrned away, ane
was soon lost among the deep recesses o
the valley.
There was more coultliness in the las
salutation of Adolph than generally fall
to the lot of untutured mountaineers O
Silesia and Ella thought as he wendet
his way down the narrow de6le, that Their
was more dignity in his mein, than sh,
had ever before observed She scarcely
dared ask herself who be was for he hat
been but short while among the shep
herds, and no one knew aught of hi
birth or profession but every one love,
him for his generosity and nobleness O
spirit.
My hair said Ella to herself, as tn
youth vaniehed from her sight; L vii
dress it for his sake, they say it is ricl
and beautiful ah 7! how freely would
destroy each ample tress, and scatter
upon the winds, did he not love to smootl
it with his fingers
Months rolled away, and Ella watchet
her herds alone and in sadness, for moth
ing was heard Of >Adolph, and the demon
of war continued to spread his desolatiol
over the land. It was proposed to raise
sum by contribution among the inhabi
tants of the mountains, which should b.
placed in the general fund, and appropri
ated to the use Of the intrepid defenders o
the King, when the father of Ella wa
called upon for his proportion, he ha,
nothing to give, and the noble-hearte,
girl then for the first time felt the want o
wealth.
Father, let us sell our focks, said she
we shall be amply repaid in the freedom
we shall enjoy, and when peace come
again, I'm sure l can work for you.'
No. my darling answered the oil
man, our country requires no such sacri
fees, we must not deprive ourselves Of tn
means of livelihood & aa 12st
Ella reflected for long while, ant
formed thousand plans for raising sun
Of money worthy Of being given in al.
Of the patriotic cause but all her scheme
were impracticable, and she even wept j,
solitude fot her inability to serve he
country. 81 Jsi.a
Would that these locks were gold,
exclaimed she, running her fingers through