Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1856-07-11
Giterarp Selections.
rsn.Iated from the \. Z. MusIcaI word.
THE RUSSIAN SLAVE.

42G NJ 004AIs 0AA G'
Il was the Epoch of the Congress OF
Vienna, when the fate of half of Europe
was decided amidst pomps and festivities
without a rival in modern history. Tour
naments. carousals, masked balls, theatres,
and operas, horse-racing and gambling,
regattas, Nominations, fireworks, every
thing which imagination could devise,
was employed for the amusement of these
.slzings taking holiday" Amid the pro-
gramme of festivities prepared BY the i'm
perial committee, there figured stag
hunt. and the woods in the neighborhood
Of Gohmnbrun were gay with the crowd
assembled to witness or participate in the
amusement Of the day. His eyes were
lntently fixed on Sir James Rally, an
Englishman, noted for his wealth, his &C.
centricifies, and his passion for play he
followed him wherever he went, and
seemed to wish to attract his attention.
HWhat does this mean ?" said sir James
TO himself.
.sTwiee my eyes have encountered this
Young man, and he has made the same
mysterious gestures. l cannot be de-
eeived; It is intended for me; and he
turned his horses head toward the stran-
ger. The latter, seeing the movement,
advanced to meet him.
"ST," said he, bowing low, Il have
mad the honor to meet you before
es,s replied the Englishman, who
was vainiy interrogating his memory !;
Yes your face is creditor which tor
ments me. and which I ca nnot satisfy by
giv;ng him the name he asks for
You have never known my name
We met at Moscow
In society"
No; at the Hotel Sans Souci and in
public places. Pardon me it, with only
.histitle 10 your notice, I have ventured
. accost you at so inopportune an hour.
The importance of the motive will, l
4ope, be some excuse to minds so gener-
aus as yours"
'What can / do for you ?" said Rally,
N a tone OF extreme courtesy, yielding
70 the sympathetic interest which the
pleasing face and manners of the young
man had inspired.
II have come 10 ask for liberty"
"Of me?s
"Of you
"Are you not mistaken" asked Sil
James with some hesitation, and moi
knowing exactly what to make of the sin
gular demand. II am Sir Jasres Rally
an EngIishman by birth, and remarkable
for nothing but love of play"
.And for success in it, !" cried the young
man, II my only hope. If / should
tell you, sir, that it is perhaps reserved
for you to rescue a fellow man from an
opprobious condition, to efface from hi
brow mark which devotes him to hu.
initiation and scorn, what would you re.
ply2y
'sYou embarass me; for ] do not Sc,
what such an hypothesis can have to d.
with gentleman like yourself"
"a gentleman Yes, by elevation O
soul perhaps, also, by education; bu
not by the accident of birth. l am
slave.
sYouw said Rally, with astonish
ment.
"My name is Swerkoff Feodorwit1
and the estate on which was born be
longs to Prince Gouloubskoff."
"How can serve you p asked Rail-,
extending his hand affectionately to tb
young man. II would gladly do MOI
than pity you. But let us go this way
he added, taking the direction of pat
which led away from the throng; ''it
more prudent. You know, perhaps, thi
the Prince is here"
@Yes but could not choose the IN
ment to speak to you. This evening,
believe, the Court gives fete on the Re
serbnrg.
ssYes
TO play there?"
The vhOle night, and GOuloubsk,
win be there"
Il was well informed. He hesitatet
moment, and adeep shadow passed ov
his countenance.
@Is not that the livery of the prin
which see near u.s." asked Sir lam.
at is.v
He cannot be far of. Shall we \
avoid meeting him ?"
@With all my heart. Not that fear
to be recognized Immediately, long We;
have passed since we met; but / co,