Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1859-05-19
Written fer the Mapshall Co. Republican,
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RETREAT FROM MOSCOW
BY MAJOR JOHN F. LASGEsnAUoH, SEN.
CHAPTER XIV.

turcs, when the door opened and Wihofcn entered.
"Your friend livcsi Thanks be to the Father of
mercies.''
Sounds of voices and foet'tcps were here heard
in the corridor. Two servants and the Princess
damsel came in. sI come,' from the Princess, to
inquire after the health OF you gentlemen and in
half an hour the Princess expects that yoa will ap
pear at supper" "We have brought you a supply
ofclohng," said one Of the servants, that you may
make all necessary changes" said Wilihofcn.
While dressing /, for the first time, enjoyed
opportunity of relating my adventures during our
separation. Rosen unused in silence the story.
"Wonderful enough" said he, atlensth; "and Arm
helm and D'Erlhofen have got their deserts at last.
There are times. Major, when could become be
lever and put faith in Power above, who is in
terested in and directs affairs and is found,
vet invisible BY our sidc to lead US through all our
extremties-,o reclaim errors, and conduct
to our final accomplishment of designs that we dis
cover tho means and the way by which the same
! have been reached. Ah.--truly, various the
strange occurrences of human lfe." Speaking
thus he seized my hand and pressed it warmly, say
ing" had it not been for you, by this time hungry
wolves would be gnawing my bones" We were
now dressed, aud descended to the saloon, which
willhofen had indicated to Us rs the dining hail.
1t was lighted up by huge flaming fire that had
been kindled for the occasion. Wihofen set the
! girandoIe he bore in his hand upoa the table and
went out. "My dearest FRIEND" said Rosen when
we were alone, "if we only remember where We a
woke this morning and reflect upon where we shall
4 - 4. ~ II, H.. H.
Ieve, like good child, in miracles and angels"'
"An angel indeed il is who works these myster-
ies." replied I. "IIis protecting wing extend
ed over us--his careful hand led US back of the
lark region Of death. At this point Of the cGnver
sation Willhofen entered the room again. Rosen
felt alirme.l, but the old soldier Gained his fears
by SUNNI ,ning us to supper. After supper end
cd Wilhofcn, as promised, began to relate to Us
that the prisoners which they hid taken yesterday
we're not vet IN wchcd Off, bat would be formed in
to m ,rchng order tomorrow for mTch further
into the country.
"Whlt prisoners7" asked Rosen.
'.Thc Frcnchmcn we seized yesterdays" replied
the old m,n. "And they arc probably to so to ST
bcria, where lay lansuishins so many ycars-the
way thithcr is easily found, but back from there is
,iifFi :ut inleed''
.'who hid the right to send shipwreckcd mar
ner into exilcl'' asked.
ut was in due course OF law" said Willhofen
bitterly. "Unknown anil destitute | WAS thrown
on the coast. Russian innkecpcr lent me five
roubcs-I could not repay him. For this my ser
vices were duly ma,lc over to him and he sold m,
I m ~ L l. IL. g..
forming colony on his lands near Perm. Fo
eighteen years | lansuised in exile, vainly regret
ing the home and friends had so cruelty loss-".
alt is now time to retire." continued Wllhofen
"nd you had better 20 to your place OF renose, as
signed to you by the kind Princess. for think tina
{ both you need rest above anything else" Bid
ding us u goodnight he left the room. Undressing
ourselves we were soon fast asleep. When a
woke next mornins, the first thing we noticed wa
Willhofcn entering room, iniorS,ing us that
WAS nearly noon.
]: Moon" exclaimed Rosen, springing from hi
$ bed with feeling of shame.
"Oh. the Countess, Princess AM the most of tn
household, arc all in their bells yet, and came t
tell YOU that the prisoners just being form
cd into m,rchins order for the interior See there
said he pointing to the window, "you SC
them"
We stepped to the window and looked into til
varrl. There we saw thirty unfortunate mel
standing with pale faces, badly clothed, half dea
I, with hunger, and trembling with cold and terror
The sight wounded us to the heart, thinking th'
unfortunate beings were destined for the inhospit:
ble climate of Siberia.
"Such is the practice with prisoners OF war
Russia" said Willhofcn, "and friend to you
Young men. would advise you to be on your guar
~ and not to depend too much On the Counts prom
iscs; know the Russians, and the hatred they be-
towards the French and their allies in this war,
what myself have endured while in exiIe.''
"Willhofen." replied ], "we arc net blind to tn
dangers with which we are besct-wc look to yo
= for advice Row we must act, and how my bci
= escape from them. You already know so much
our history that expect your assistance and yc,
counsel to get to Germany. Can this be spccdil
and safely doncl'
"Po ssible. il is inleed,' answered. wilh ofcn, br
II very difficult Do You suppose, II it were real
lie easy. would not have fed long snce7 For thi
II reason alone in my old age, again took up arm
# 50 th,t might approach the Gsrmaa frontier, f.
hoped to snd opportunity for fight. Bat lntl
=" crto il has been entirely impossible and especially
i it so now when We consider the multitude Of Frenc
q striggers that cover the country Into whosocvs
of hands ,ce fall sre are surely lost. say ,ce nv
. thy young friend for you will allow me, hope,
ay with you out of this barbarian country"
ave hope so, faithful frcnd"' said I, sand if yc
do but secure our fight hence you shall live to
1T happy old age in Germany"
te 'sGreat God.'' exclaimed the old man; "would /
but grant the declining of my life set in peac
over tatiand. / shall try what be done.
possess some influence with the Countess; Ill see
'e she gives me her confidence; Cor we must ssccrta
10 at once what are the designs of the Count. her hu
" bind. IL his designs are for the worse then "
,r have no time to lose; our only chance is in goe
fortune and promptitude."
"Be of good cheer, my old friendr' said I, la
~ ing my hand on his shoulder. "Do what you tkir
e bcss and bring us pro npt notice. But what is Il
m matter hcrel The prisoners appear to be separ
ting agsin1' Willhofen looked out. Cossas
had entered on horseback into the yard, and spoil
rs to the peasants that accompanied the prisoners.
rs "I'll soon see what's the matter" said Wihofe
and FASTENED out Of the room. In a few minut