The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1856-12-11

ucht uaugtf VI uctuH upset, anu, III uAuttion
the pleasant conviction forced itself on Vladi
mir that be hsa lost bis way. The wood o
Jadrino WAS nowhere TO be seen, and alter two
hours OF this sort OF work, the poor horse wa
ready TO drop from fatigue.
At length sort OF dark line became visible
in front; he urged his horse onwarls and lounl
himself on the borders of forest "Oh," h
exclaimed, IL am all right now; shall easily
find my way to Jadrino." He entered the tor
est, Of which the branches were 30 thickly in
terlaced that the snow bad not penetrated
through them, and the road was easy TO follow
The horse pricked up his ears, and went on
readily, while Vladimir felt his spirits revive.
! However. - they sav in the fairy tales, be
| vent on, and on. d Oh, anu yet could not FIND
Jadrino. His poor tired steed with the utmos,
difficulty dragged him to the other side Of the
forest; and by the time he arrived there, the
storm had ceased. and the moon shone out. Nc
appearance, however, OF Jadrino before him
lay extended a large plain, towards the center
OF which the poor traveller deserted cluster OF
four or five houses. lie hsstened towards the
nearest, and descending from the sledge, knock
ed at the window. A small door in the shut.
ter opened, and the white beard Of an old man
appeared.
"Wha, do you want 7"
"ls it far 10 Jadrino
| "Jadrino. About ten yersts.'
At this reply, Vladimir felt like criminal
condemned to execution.
"Can you. said he, furnish me with horses
to go there ~
we have no horses"
"Well, then, a guide: | will give him what
ever he asks"
wait, then" said the old man; "lll send
you my sou"
The window was carefully closed, and u con-
siderable time elapsed Vladimir, whose I'M
patience became quite uncomfortable, knocked
again loudly at the shutter.
The old man re-appeared
"What do Won want "
Your son.
Hes coming: he is dressing himself Are
you cold' Come in and warm yourself"
, mo, no; send out your soD.
At length young lad, with stout stick in
his hand, made his appearance, and led the way
across the snow-coyered plain.
what o'clock il il 2" asked Vladimir.
"Day will soon break"
The suns rays, indeed had begun TO gid the
east, and the village cocks were growing when
they arrived at Jadrino. The church door was
closed. Vladimir. having paid and dismissed
his guide. hasteped towards the priests dwell.
ing. What was he about 10 hear!
let us first inquire what was going on 10 the
mansion OF the master Of Nenaradot just
nothing at all In the morning, the husband
and wife got up ~ usnal. and vent into the
eating room--G abriel Gabrilov Itch in his wool
en- vest and his nght-cap, and Patro~na in her
dressing gown.
Tea was served, and Gabriel sent q maid 10
inquire for Mari The girl returned with
message that her Young mistress had passed
rea'less night, but that she now telt better, aud
was coming down. 10 a few minutes Mari en-.
tered and embraced ber parents.
How do you feel, my poor little one ~ ask
ed her father.
Better was the answer.
The day passed on as usual but towards
evening Mari became very III and fcycrish.--
The family physician was summoned from the
nearest town. and when he arrived be found his
patient in high fever. Daring fourtccn days
she continued on the brink oi the grave.
Nothing was known Of her nocturnal fight,
as the waiting maid. for her own sake, was pru-
IDENTIFY silen, on the subject; nor did any of the
other accompliccs. even after having drunk
wine. breathe wor,i Ou the SUBJECT. ~ s.1, b
did all parties dread the wrath Of Gabrel.-
Mar. however .kiuriDg ber deirium, Iase.i 80
incessanily about Nladimir, that her mother
could not doubt ths; her Illness was caused by
love. She and her husband consulted sone Of
their friends on the subec, and ns the result
OF the conference. u was unanimously decided
that Mari was destined 10 marry tbs easign-
tha, oue canno, AVOID ones faje--ihst riches
DO not insure lappiDtsss--and other fine max
inns Of the same KIDD
The invalid receversd Vladimir during hcr
Illness, mad newr appeared at ,be house !; and
it was de.ermiued iha; his unexpected gooj-ior.
tuue should be- Announced 20 him-ihat be
should be told he was now Tree to marry hi, b..
/ loved. What was tle astonisbmest u the
prosd owDers d NeBara'of, ~hen they rcceiv-
| I'd in reply letter from the Young ensign, 10
which be declared taa: be woad never entr
\ their dwelling again, and prayed them to ior
&c, al unhappy being. for whom death was the
only refuge
! A lew DAYS Afterwards, they .earDed that
! Vladimir had rsjoiued the army. II was IN
Ilsl2 No One ever mentiooed his naue 10
\ Mar n y dil -hs herseif allude 10 MIN 10 any
way. Two or three months esrsed, and oDe
dag she xaw his name DentloDsi among the Of
fcsfs who had distinguished themselves at the
battle 81 Borodibo. and who were DIr,ally
wounded. She ainini AMI had relapse Of E..
yer from which chr slowly recovered
Not long oNerwaris ber fssber died, lesving
bcr the rcvrsion Of his whole psoperfy.-
Wealth, however. brougbt b.T 30 consolation
.ae vept with her mc;b,r. and vovcd nevcr TO
Icsv, her They VI, their rsidenoe at Ntnar.
adof, sDd took up their rssidenns @i another
estate. NuDeroos puitDs~ ttrosrsd AROUND the
rich and lovely beires. bat To Dooc Of them
did shs yoschsab the ,maIkst eneuaragrrDent.
Her mother siieu implorsl her to choo-- .
husband; bat abe .ils Htly shrek hsr besd.--
Vladimir wss ~ more h. expired q, hoseov
On ,b- ere Of The day thu French eBtsret that
4 city. 80 Mar. hS. memOry seencd saered.--
1 she treasured np toe bcoss isey Ind rad 70.
gc,her. bis drawii.zs, aud the notes he bod
writtea to her everything tia; eoad isrpeta-
ate he. r~nsmbsaooe a the anbsppy yoso2
man
/ A boat that time q var, gloFlO2s ~f oa'
country. er1ed The triumphant regiments 70
tarnes from the honliers, Aod The peopse rs.h-
ed IN crowds 10 meet them. II ofbosrs ~ho
had ~ out - cere s'np.ngs. csfss osek ~'ts