Litchfield enquirer., 1862-09-11
What is that P cried Keller, in tone of as


 tonishment
 Some soldiers belonging to the kings escort here entered the apartment, among them was Ludwig They were followed by an officer, who announced His Majesty. the KingP
 Cathsrine's eyes suddenly met those of Lud- wig. Ludwig herev cried she. What gooo angel sent you?'
 My company entered the fort at the same time as that of His Majesty; and Charlotte"
 Charlotte with the kingp exclaimed Albert scarcely daring to believe his eyes.
 Yes, Charlotte said the king, advancing, holding the trembling girl by the hand.
 Keller bent one knee to the ground, but was immediately raised by the king, who said, No ceremony here, Major; am here i'cognito l bring Charlotte Riewel, in order to convict her of being little rebel agaianst she. commands om of his Majesty
 | How is that, sire ?
 About an hour ago was walking in the field like 2 simple mortal when I met the goddess of grace, who answers tq the name of Charlotte ] considered that in marrying her to handsome soldier, should make an admirable couple, You knoy that this is one of my hobbies. I therefore gave her letter for yeu, Major in which, without her knowledge 1 charged you to find her 2 husband.'
 T received the letter, sire, but this young girl was the bearer,' said he, pointing to Catherine.
 :Ah! ah !! Catherine, the sister of my messen- ger she who had the courage to take her place. -Anothar rebel
 I was ignorant, sire, that I had the honor of carrying an order from your Majesty, said Cath erine.
 And you had known it, what would yop have done?'
 Well, to tell yoq the truth, I should not have delivered it.
 'Ishould have found some one else-my broth- CT for instance, or my great aunt, whe is sixty six Wa should have seen if tAe Major would have found some handsome soldier to marry her! Courageous and clever, as they told me and charming, in fact, as her sister! exclaimed Frederick, kissing her on the forehead. Kings have the same privilege as old men, continued he. Imagine my surprise, Major, when, about half an hour ago, passing the same place where I met Charlotte, l still found, quietly watching her goats, the young girl whom believed to be already bstrothed to grenadier at Marienburg She told me all-she asked my pardon,' said he, smiling. But am angry; have been relent less, and have brought the criminal to the fort, where intend that my commands shall be exc cuted by regular nlsssrsi4ge.'
 !For p;ty's sake, sire,' intreated Charlotte, looking at Ludwig; my hand is not free, am already betrothed. l conjure you to take my sis ter in my place.
 Always you sister! But it is probably too late. I suppose you have already married Cath arine, major, as commanded'
 Nearly, sire. have measured mademoisel- le; about five feet have measured my choice soldiers, and chosen one five feet six incnes- Sergeant Hosten. Here he is,' said he, point ing to Albert, The young girl resisted, the ser geant made wry faces; in short l was just threatening him with the court martial and dis charge of musketry, when your majesty--
 Discharge of muskketry? cxclaming the king. 'oh major that was rather too militia y.'
 'The guns were not yet loaded, sire,' replied the najor, smiling; it was merely joke Of mine know the fair sexv
 And why, Mademoiselle Catherine Reiwel, continued the king, would you not marry Ser geant Albert HoslepT
 Because am betrothed to Sergeant Lugwig Hosten,' answered she boldly.
 '1hat has been her song for the last hour and would not believe her. said the major, A letter was brought me from your Majesty a command to marry the bearer. The bearer was Catherine have not deviatsd iron. that t; I only attended to the orders Catherine will marry Albert. unless yoar Majesty gives a coun ter-order.'
 'Oh, sire, counter-orderr pleaded Charlotte on her knees.
 sSire, a counterorder, in the name of Heav- len ? implored Ludwig and Albert. kneeling be- fore the king.
 How is it that you do not join the entreat- ies, Catherine? ? asked the king.
 Because, counter-order or no counter.order, will marry no one but Ludwig, my betroth' : ed.'
 Charming charning!' cried tie king, laugh , ing. Then addressing the three young people kneeling at his feet. Rise, my children. Al bert and Charlotte, stand here,' said he, point ing to his right. When they had done as he commanded, he added, Ludwig and Catherine stand there,' pointing to his left. They obeyed Two brothers--handsome grenadiers,' said he smiling Two sisters-superb girls. Nov Major Keller, measure each eaeeh of those couples.' Keller graselY qqpsheathed his sword, ant proceeded to measure the young people. 'Fiy' , feet six inches, against five feet one inch and half; and five feet five inches and half against Ave feet two inches What do you think of that double propor 7 tion'' asked the king. '.Tbe two couple are not amiss; but Alber would be more suitable to Catherine respond ed the major.
 Bah for an inch r exclaimed the king : Besides, Catherine and Ludwig may groF yet Decidedly, will give the counter ordsr' ane make two instead of ope. Of course snal F add tyo hundred aerins te those ] have already