Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-01-17
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The Russian Slave.


The Russian Slave.
II was the epoch of the Congress Of VII
.enna, when the fate Of halt Europe was
decided amidst pomps and FESTIVITIES with.
out rival in modern history. Tournaments,
carousais, masked balls, theatres and ope.
yas, horse racing and gaming. rega,,as.
Examinations, fireworks 3. every thing which
the in,a nation could devise, WAS employed
for the ami sement Of these - kings taking
a holiday" Amid the programme Of les
sivi,ies prepared by the Imperial Commit
zee. there figured stsg-hnnt. and the woods
in the npirtborhood Of Schoenbrunn were
CAV with the crowd asse,ablrd TO witness
or participate in the sport. One person
sioas, elegantly dressed and mounted on a
high-br-d sterd, took an part in the amuse-
men, Of The day. His eyes were intently
Fixed on Sir James Rally, an Englishman.
noted for his wealth. his eccrntricities, and
his passion for play; he followed him
wherever he wpat, and seemed 10 wish TO
attract his attention.
What does ,ais mean Z said Sir James
to himself. Twice MY eyes have en-
coa",ered this young man, and he has made
che same mysieri rus gesture. | cannot be
deceiv d; /, IL intended for me;' and he
turned his horses head towards the strang-
er. The latter seeing the movement, ad-
vancrd TO meet him.
'Sir.' snid nv, bowling low. = have had
The honor 10 meet yon before
Yes replied the Englishman, who
was vainly in,err"ga,,ng his memory !:
Yes, your face is n creditor which tor.
nen,s me, and which cannot satisfy by
giving him the name that he asks f"r.'
you have never known my name. We
me. At Moscow
la society =
No; At the Hotel Sans Souci, and in
public places. Pardon me il, with only
this title to Your notice, ] have ventnred 10
srcosi you at so inoppor,une an hour. The
importance Of the motive will. l hope, be
some excuse 10 4 mind so GENEROUS AZ
yours
What can I do Tor you I said Rally,
In n tome Of extreme courtesy; yielding Ia
the Sympathetic interest whrh the pleasing
face and manners Of the young mah had
inspired
u have come to ask for liberty
sOf me
'Of you
'Arpyn no, mistaken = asked Sir James,
with some hesitation, moi knowing exactly
what to make OF this singular demand, i
am Sir James Rally. an Englshman by
birth. remarkable for nothing bu, lover o.
play
.And for success in III cried the young
man. 1T is my only hope. IL | shonlt
tell you, sir. tina, il Is perhaps reserved to-
you TO rescue frllow-man from an oppfo
brious condition, 10 efface from his brow I
mark which devo,~s him 10 humiliation ant
scorn. wha, would you reply y
You emharrass me- for do not &c,
Shat such an hypothesis can have to d,
with a eentleman like YOURSELF
"A g-ntl-manl Yes, by elevation o.
soul; perhaps, also, by education; bat no
BY The accident Of birth. am slave
You 7 said Rally. with astonishmen.
My name Is Swrrkof. Feodorwi,z. an,
the estate on which ! was born belongs Il
Prince Goalouhskoff.'
How can I serve you 4 asked Rally
extending his hand affec,ionaiely 10 tn
young man. . would gladly do more tina,
pity you. But let MS GO this way. he add
ed. taking the direction Of path which LEI
away from ,hrong; ii 10 more prudent
You know. perhaps. that the Prince is here.
yes; but could not choose the mo
mens to speak to you. This evening,
believe the cour, gives fels a the Rs,set
burg
sYes.'
lyon will not return to Vienna. Tor ate
the fsie you are 10 60 to the chateau Of III
Count do Solensk.s
yea
ITO play shese.'
The whole night, and Goaloubskotf vii
be there
II was we'll informed He hesi,ated
moment, and deep shadow passed owe
his countenance
ID not that the livery al the prince whic
] see near Us T asked Sir James Rally.
at u.s.
He cannot be far Of. Shall We nc
avoid meeting himr
. With all my heart Not that fear
b. recognized Immediately long years hav
passed since We met hnt could not ~
change len words with him without exc
ting rsmembranoea. and all hops would B
Let % follow this path. then 4 and
putting apuss TO their horses. they 500
found themselves ost q sight and hcsrin
ef the chase. -. q y