Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-04-21

prisoners was being conducted through the fercst.
nv vigilance was continuity on the alert in the
hope of discovering some trace Of Rosen 1 was
in doubt shether had more. tc hope or to fear.
Il would have been an invaluable consolation to
me to share his joys and his grefs; but my gcncr
osity was proof against the faint OF selfove this
time. I fostered the secret although feeble hope.
that Roscn had perhaps been more fortunate in his
efforts to escape, anil would soon join Iarush and
friends Affer walk of about one hour we came
upon large clear space surrounded by woods
Here large watch fires were blazing, around which
Law groups of armed peasants With establishment
saw m,ny women among thcin, whom the gene
raj hatred Of the invaders had diverted Of their do
mestic habits and inspired with contempt of expo
sure aud fatigue. Some were preparing victuals,
others cleaning weapons, and elderly matron
was scan in close attendance upon the woundcd.-
At first no one seemed particularly to regard our
arrival. But when they perceived the prisoners
that were brought in, curiosity was excited, and
they collected together to gaze on US unfortunate
captives. The hopclessncss depicted in our coun-
tcnances contrasted painfully with the expression
of scorn and wild JOY Of the .conquerors. Needed
all my nerves to enable to preserve my scrcni-
ty. The circumstancctlat was not, as the 9TH
ers stripped of my clothing, but still covered with
a warm cloak, prevented me at least from trcm
bling with cold, and was, therefore, very advanta-
gcous to me- But my garment awak ened the ava
rice Of my enemies. They crowded around me
and their sentiments but too easily intcrprc-
ted by their gcstculations and clamor and increas-
ing irritation. At length large, bearded ruiian,
who might we'll indulge the proud design of seizing
the lioas share Of the plunder approached, and en-
deavorcd to remove the cap from my head. step
ped back few PAGES and raised my hand as if to
defend myself from the rude attack Of the Russian
The savage in an instant lifted his formidable eudg-
cl and threatened to strike me. And this hc would
have done, but suddenly there arose a loud cry
and at the same moment a noble form, cnvcloped
in costly furs broke the circle of the peasants and
i arrested the Russians raised arm. The boor turn
ed hastily round but when nc discovered who II
was that arrested his arm, lIs wrath was suddenly
changed into the deepest submission, and he step
ped back with seryile reverence. Was amazed al
the rlystcry Of this new rescue from impending
dcstruction,-it as sudden elective fix
ell my eyes upon my prcscryer, but could not uttel
a word of thanks
"D, YOU not know me ?" sail my deliverer il
+, the German language, extending her hand. Thus
do repaythec. friend said she with warmth an,
emotion. r
"What is the matter hcrcl- suddenly asked
rousl, manly voice, horscman, galloping into th,
circle, his noble steed and commanding person dc
noting man Of rank
Ii was Count Dolgorowskoi. ANY fathcrw ex
claimed my dclivcrer, .'behold here our friend i,
the city of Vienna." 'IIow? who?" asked tn
Count, casting hs cagor eye upon But sud
denly he cut short his surprise by cxcaiming:-
"Thou here, miserable yillais!i And atz leap b,
descended from his horse, rushed among the mas
of prisoners. and dragged Arhcim from amonI
them. trembling with cold and dsmay- Dogo
rowskoi, whom revenge aroused more readily thai
gratitude, had grouR,ls for this sudden display o
his character In England, Italy and Austria
where Dolsorowskoi was entrusted with importan
alfiirs, Arnhcim had been his secretary aud secrs
agent. When the of the year 1912 broke ou
and Napoleon ordered the Russian AID English a
gents in all countries to he rigidIy sought afier
were detected. lie was obliged to ay hastily an
ia disguise out of Rome. Arnhcim obtained pass
por, as a German Count, Schreckcnstein. And
daughter which accompanied them, assumed Il,
name Of Panlina, and represented herself as his 81.
ter. DolSorowskoi himself was described rs an oil
servant; his wife as the govcrncss Of the youn
Countess. Thus they commenced their pcrilou
+ journey. In Vienna, Arnheim, who had conceiy
cd coarse pa ssion for the Counts daughter bs
Iievcd he enjoyed favorable opportunity for &C
complishing bis cbjcct He ventured to make pre-
pos.s, which Paulina scornfully rejected. an
which infiamed her fathers wrath, notwithstandin
the extreme peril of his position. Arphem 10.
not moment to betray him. But the Count ha
anticipated the traitor, he prepared to A
speedily, and by nv assistance-of which he avail
cd himself: m,de his escape out of the city Of v
enna, which at the time was occupied by dctacl
ment of the French army.
"Holy Father. How strange fstc.r' cxclain
ed Pnsina, when her eye fell upon the miscrabl
wretch whom Count Dogorowskoi. in spite of hi
struggling tore from oat the trembling mass
Arnhem saw her now also, AMI in an agony o
despair, tearing himself loose, he fell down at he
, feet Convulsivclyhc ciaspcd her knees, cxclaim
ing: ssH we pity on me Countess; intcrccde fo
me. NV love for you-snd that alone, has bee
nv ruin.' Paulina was indeed moved with con
passion for the trembling wretch and raised an iu
| ploring look towards her father. But his wrat
+ was incxorablc 'Scizc him, and cast him into tn
flames. that every Russian my see how trailer
punished.- he roared. Arnhcim. in tho agony
his desperation, c'unS the more ten,ciousy TO he
feet.
"Do your duty" shouted the enraged Count
"Tear him away from the Countess" Upon thi
two men readily s2rans out from the crowd. an
, seized the doomed man by his hair; two othel
seized his feet, aud Cossack, unsheathing hi
knife, drew its keen edge his hands, whic
would retain hold of Paulina's dress. No soone
. was the wound inflicted than the hands relaxc
| their grasp Amid insults and execrations of tn
bloodthirsty peasants, he was forcibIy dragged I
= his doom His cries and his prayers wero alik
unhecded; his torment was enjoyed by his savag
|. exccutioners; and the mob, ever ready to encouI
ace and participate in deeds Of violence. followc