East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-08-26
arms towards their home.

/ streaming down hes cheeks.
| ''Ihere is one" answered Loffmann;
/ "but it is dangerous.
i 20, let us try it; anything rather
: than this agony" said Ritter, hurried
ly: remember last night"
EYES," said the Young man; ''it il
our only chance; now for it." He
] rose cautiously, raised his Alpine stick,
which had lain by his side, and with
the iron point pierced the silk Of tho
balloon. The latter emitted sound
like deep sigh, and waved to and fro
like q wounded animal That mo-
ment of suspense seemed an hour
Then the gass rushed forth with i'm
petuosity, and the silk of the balloon
shrunk with frightful rapidity. Tho
travellers closed their eyes overcome
with terror. Before long a sharp ex-
plosion was heard, followed by vio-
lent shock, which made them open
their eyes, ana tney discovered mat
the netting had become entangled in
the branches of a willow, and the car,
hung within few feet of the ground.
Lofimann and Ritter were sitting in
the window Of a house on the hillside
1t was Michaels dwelling, to which
he had conducted his companion after
their common deliverance. The broth
er and sister could at first find room
in their hearts only for grateful Joy
at their wonderful preservation; but
presently, in Ritter awoke the remem-
brance of the coming danger to his in
terests
Resting his elbows on the wooden
balustrade which served as balcony,
he remained for long time silent,
when Christian whose eyes had been
wandering over the landscape, sud-
denly exclaimed: "How far does your
proqefrItty. nett y.s sAttend 81 rHaH RittssrrSS" re saw ou
what his guests thoughts were bent.
'Ah, you wish to see what will be
yours if your suit be successful" said
he bitterly
"Upon my honor, was not think
ing of that" said Loffnann disconcer-
/ ted.
"You need not blush to own it,"
said Ritter; everyone believes in tho
/ Justice Of his own cause. / will show
you the boudaries of the estate" and
he pointed out, one after another, tho
woods, fields and meadows which COM
posed the property,
at seems in excellent order," OBJ
served Christian.
eyes, l have devoted all my time
and energy to it." replied the farmer.
81 had planned many other improve
ments; but who knows how many
days / have to remain here? the land,
perhaps, has already ceased to be
mine"
As the words left his mouth, Flor
ence entered-sne seemed troubled,
and held in her hand letter bearinp
the Mannheim post mark.
'Is it from Herr Littof?" said Mi
chael, turning pale.
at is" she replied.
'Then Judgment is pronounced, aud
we shall know our"-IIe held out
trembling hand for the letter, but
Florence seized it between her own,
and glancing timidly at Loffmann,
said. "Ah, but remember, whatever
happens, you havo sworn friendship
for each other"
"rhe letter, give me the letter." in
terrupted the agitated Michael.
Florence stepped back pace. First
promise, that you viii submit to tho
decision, whatever it may be-" said
she with energy; and pointing at the
same time to the foot of the hill, and
the willow on which still hung the re-
mains of the balloon, she added:
"Have you already forgotten the night
passed in the clouds?"
Ritter and Loflmann looked at each
other, and, after an instants hesita-
ton, held out their hands.
1NU;" u.,' 'i-.--ol Michael: ssit shall
not be said that danger alone inclines
our hearts to mercy. Saved as we
have been 10y the goodness Of God, let
us prove, by our submission, that we
i are grateful. Christian Loiimann, we
, threw away our enmity above-do not
let it return on earth. Whatever tho
letter may contain / declare 1 will SUBJ
) NIT to the decision without anger"
"And l will bless it for giving mo
such a friend, even though it will ru-
in all my hopes" added Christian.
Florence gave the letter to Michael,
, who took it with firm hand, ran it
| over, and turned slightly pale.
= Florence rushed forward.
"You are master here, Herr Loft
: mann" said the farmor turning to
= the young man.
o "rhen the cause is decided in my
favour" he exclaimed in a tone ofjoy.
a "Yes, here is the sentence" Chris
: tian took the letter which Michael held
y out) "Henceforth this property is
D yours
"The estate is not equal to that Of
: possessing FRIEND" interrupted Loft
: mann, tearing the paper.
. Ritter stared at him in astonish-
e ment, and Florence clasped her hands.
:. "Yes," said the young man; came
4: here as guest, and do not chose TO
e remain as an enemy. He who has so
/ nobly received and Hospitality enter
l tanned me, shall himself appoint ono
!, who will decide upon the. justice OF
e our several claims"
: '1!' said Ritter with emotion. "Ah,
g whom could l appoint?"
h "She who created our friendship
can, if she chooses, still more firmly
: unite us, and render the division Of tho
o property an easy matter"
n "How?" inquired Michael,
a "By making tho two friends broth
!, ers"
!! Ritter turned to Florence with a
a questioning though smiling glance,
+ and the blushing girl extending hor
o hand to Loflmann, hid her face upon
g hor brothers shoulder.