Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-07-10
Great Love.

Some years ago, a Russian noblemaD wa
travelling on special business, in the interio
of Russia. 1t was the beginning of winter
but the frost had set in early. His carriage
rolled up to an inn, and he demanded re
Law of horses to carry him on to the mex
station: where he intended to spend tht
night. The innkeeper entreated him not to
proceed; for he said there was danger ir
travelling SO late, the wolves were cut. Bui
the nobeman thought the man merely wish
ed to keep him as a guest; he said It 'wai
too early for wolves, and ordered the horse:
to be put to- He then drove off with bis
wife and his only daughter inside the car.
riage with him
On the box of the carriage was a serf
who had been born on the nobleman's estate
to whom he was much attached. and ae
loved his master as he loved his own life
They rolled over the hardened snow, and
there seemed no signs of danger. The moon
shed her pale light, and brought out into
FURNISHED silver the road on which they were
going. At length the little girl said to her
w WuS IioL
sound that just heardl'
so nothing but the wind slghing through
The forest trees" replied the father.
The child shut her eyes, and was quiet.
But soon said again, "Listen, father; it is
not like the wind think"
The father listened; and far, far away,
in the distance behind him, through the clear,
cold, frosty air, he heard noise which he
too we'll knew the meaning of.
He then put down the window and spoke
to his servant, The wolves, fear, are after
US; make haste. Tell the man to drive faster
and get your pistols ready" The postillion
drove faster. But the same mournful sound
which the child had heard approached near
er and nearer. 1t was quite clear that
pack of wolves had scented them out. The
his wife and child.
At last the baying of the pack was dis
tinctly heard So he said to his servant,
''When they come up with US, do you single
out one, and fire, and | will single out
another; and while the rest are devouring
them, we snali get on.
AS soon as he pu. down the window, he
saw the pack in full cry behind, the large
dog wolf at their head. Two shots were
fired, and two of the wolves fell. The
others instantly set upon them, and dsvour-
ed them; and meanwhile The carriage gain
ed ground.
But the taste of blood only made them
more furious, and they were soon up with
the carriage again. Again two shots were
fired; and two fell, and were devoured. But
the carriage was speedily overtaken, and the
post-house was yet far distant.
The nobleman then ordered the postillon
to loose one of his leaders, that they might
gain little time. This was done, and the
poor horse plunged frantically into the forest
and the wolves after him, and was soon
torn to pieces. Then another horse was
sent off and shared the same fate. The car
Rage labored on as fast as it could with the
TWO remaining horses; but the post-house
was still distant.
At length the servant said to the master,
Il have served you ever since was child;
love you as well as my own self. Moth
ng now can save you but one thing. Let
ne save you. ask you only to look after
nv wife and little Ones" The nobleman
but in vain. When the
wolves mex, came up, the faithful servant
hrew himself against them. The painting
lorses galloped on with the carriage, and
he gates of the post-house just closed in
lpon it, as the fearful pack were on the
,oint of making the fatal attack. But the
raveliers were safe.
The next morning they went out,and saw
he place where the faithful servant had
,een pulled down by the wolves: His
,ones only were there. And on the spot
he nobleman erected a wooden pillar, on
which is written, "Greater love hath no man
han this, that man lay down his life for
his friend" But God commanded his love
oward US; in that, while we were yet sim
lers, Christ died for u.s."