The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1857-09-12
III EMIGRANT AID JOURN A Il. I

AS the young European officers in that region, were
considered, by the general, as his children, he instantly
rose to meet him, and with the graceful ease for which
he was distinguished, welcomed McAuly, and intro.
duced him to his afectionate and lovely wife.
McAuly attempted some apology for his intrusion on
their retirement, but was cut short by Everington, who
assured him that an apology was needless, and that he
was never more happy than when he had the pleasure OF
meeting his European friends. After enjoying the re-
~freshing GOODNESS, and admiring the beauties of the place
, for a little while, McAuly followed the general and his
charming family to their mansion, where every thing
denoted the princcly muniiicence of the owner. Shcr
bet was cooling in marble basins-the finest and most
delicious fruits were handed about in massive FURNISHED
platc-the air, cooled by the Ganges, entered windows
~darkened by the richest silks of Averpore-and the
, sottened light tell on the most splendid carpets Of lspa-
han. But not here, as is too often the case, had wealth
: shut out from IT'S poSsrssors the finer and nobler feeling.
OF the heart. That Kindness which had secured to Ever
ington and his beautiful wife the affection Of all THEN
= dependants-whicl had caused the oppressed to look tc
5 HIM as the rcdresspr Of their wrongs, still retained its
a%scendancy in their bosoms, and showed its effects in the
harmony that pervaded the magic circle of their in.
tluence.
The favorable impressions of the young officer were
confirmed, and he was soon convinced that he had never
seen a woman who SO fully realized those beautiful crea-
tlons OF the fancy, the Peris of the Persian mythology
General Everington accepted, without hesitation, the
Important trust conferred upon him by government, and
with the promptness which distinguished him, had soon
o""PNVo" wv AeCeSSdIy preparations lOI MS Journey
and with the e~quipages usually attached to an eastern
embassy, was on his way to the Persian court. Coro-
linn, too, and the two charming girls accompanied him
and the difference between the manner in which they
had left the dominions Of the schah, and that in which
they were returning to it, was not unfrequently the sub
ject of mutual conversation not unmingled with graft
tude, between Everington and the fair Corolinn.
travelling by easy stages-received by the Persian
authorities with the Difference due to the rank Of the in
dlvldual, and the Importance of his errand-and careful
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tenslve frontier, Everington at last arrived at Teheran.
Here he was welcomed by the court, and the differences
which had called hun hither were soon in a train Of ami
cable adjustment. A series of splendid entertainments
were given alternately by the schah and the ambassador
at which the best feelings prevailed, ami the reconclia-
ton OF the conflicting interests more easily affected.
Corolinn was universally admired. The adoption of the
European customs gave her an opportunity of oftener
appearing with the general in public and the believers
swore by the beard of Ali, that in the person of his wife
the lntdel Frank was possessed of a gem worthy to be
placed in the diadem Of the prophet.
In the midst Of these rejoicincs, news arrived that
Abbas Mira, who had been called from the government
OF Schiras to conduct the operations of the war which
the schah was waging on the northern frontiers of the
empire with the Russians, was on his return to Teberan.
lie arrived, and was received by all ranks with en-
thuslasm and by the schah, as a son who had proved
himself worthy of succeeding to the throne of Persia.
AS was the custom, the representatives of the different
powers, at the capital sent in their con- CALCULATIONS to the
king On the event, accompanied by such presents as they
thought proper; and as the influence of the prince was
all powerful at the court Of his father, Eyerington de-
termlned by the richness and magniicence of his to
secure the favorable notice of the prince. He was sue
ccssful, and as the successive articles were presented and
displayed, Abbas requested him to advance to the divan
which he occupied Immediately below the throne, for the
purpose OF explaining to him the uses of a matllemati-
cal instrument which he had never before seen. As
E%verlngton advanced to comply with the request, the
keen eye OF Abbas was fixed on him, and an indefnable
recollection made him start when his eye met that of the
general. Concealing his embarrassments, however, he
listened to the explanations Of Everington with interest
and giving orders for the careful preservation of the in.
strunent, he ordered 1T to be removed to make way for
those presents that remained to be received from others.
The next day an Emir, attached to the train of the
prince, presented himself at the palace occupied by Ever
ington, with the information that his highness Prince
Abbas Mira would, if agreeable to the Frank ambassa-
dor, pay him a visit that afternoon. Evcrington, who
we'll knew that this was the greatest condcscension the
prince could perform, and would be considered by the
Perslans as the highest honor a foreigner could receive,
did not hesitate to signify the pleasure he should receive
from the intended honor, and preparations were instant
y ordered for his reception.
'My dear Corolinn,' said Everincton, as he entered
the department devoted to the ladies' 8 Prince Abbas
Mira confcrs upon US the honor of u visit this afternoon.
From some movements Of his yesterday, | am inclined
to think he remembers me, and J. suppose wishes to
know whether L have forgotten him
1o'O NV "CCCptCN tc uOlUT dSkpu COIollDu.
Certainly replied Evefington; Il had no wish to
refuse
'Surely there can be no satisfaction in meeting that
man. said Ccrolinn; 'and | can hardly believe he comes
with any but the worst intentions towards you. | shall
be miserable till the interview is past
Nonsense, my dear answered Everington, kissing
his wife remember that Major General Everington is
not the same poor, unprotected Frank he was, when he
formerly bore the weight of Mirza's vengeance. Yet,
added he, looking tenderly on the beautiful creature, he
still held in his arms, when [ remember the cause Of
his cruelty, | am more than half inclined to forgive him ;
and cheerfully would | again run the same risk to secure
the same prize
'Therc is one thing of which l am glad, said Coro-
linn; the custom of the court renders it impossible
that he should see me here
'Ihe custom OF the court prevents it, but not the Gus
tom of the Franks, by which we are governed,' said
Everington.
The hour fixed upon by the prince arrived, and mount
ed on his own elephant, which seemed perfectly con-
scions of the honor conferred upon him by the person he
carried, and surrounded by numerous attendants, Abbas
Mira made his appearance.
Alightng from his magnificent howdah, he was re-
ceivcd by Everington with all the respect due to the
prince of Persia, and conduted to the apartment prepar-
ed for his reception.
Coffee was handed round, hookabs were smoked-the
conversation was animated, but general; and not an in
timation was given by the prince of the particular OBJ
ject of his visit. Still Everington perceived that he was
closely watched. lie at length requested the general to
be seated near him on the divan, and addressed him in
Hindostan, a language not understood by the attendants.
Ever since | saw you yesterday said the prince, Il
have been haunted with the idea that | have seen your
face before; if so, it was in connection with circum-
stances you cannot have forgotten
your highness is right replied Everington you
have seen me before, and there are some events in our
lives that can never be forgotten - ..
'Abbas Mira knows no deception said the prince;
If he has done wrong, he trusts by the aid of the
prophet to make ample reparation are you the Frank
that a few years since was sentenced to the punishment
Of the boat at schiras. and escaped or disappeared in so
mysterious a manner p
Il am was the reply.
Praise be to Allah that you lived I was sensible |
by which | was actuated,' said the prince.
Il am not replied Everington; and then, as now,
the motives almost made me forgive the act, cruel as it
was
eAh, that young ard beautiful Circassian !, cxclaim.