Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-10-07

fearful and then the image of the pleas
ant home at Ravensdol rose up before
him, and to leave all this, to die and
leave no name, no heir behind him, il
was hard Was il not triumph OF
Christian faith that he thus Circumstance
ed, could bow his head meekly and say,
"Thy will be done 2" Dame Ingeborg
said nothing, but the tears fell fast over
the nesting Raol she was straining to
her heart and as the child started at the
noise, she hushed him off to sleep as cares
fully as If he had been in bis little bed at
home, thankful that at least one of her
darlings was spared the anguish Of this
shadow of death. Aud yet to her arose
a ray of light, gleam of happiness, as
she thought that she and all her dear
ones would cross the river of death at
the same time no widowhood, no or
pbanage, no childlessness-the parting Of
a moment, aud then the eternal reunion
in bliss. Olaf reused by his sisters ris-
ing, had awoke, and seeing the wolves,
burst out into terrified crying but when
Ella gently bade him pray to God, and
try to be brave boy, be caught the in
fection Of her calmness. Swallowing his
.ears, he knelt on the seat, and hiding his
face in the fur wraps, that he might not
see the objects Of his dread, he manfulIy
tried to sIife his sobs, and repeated over
and over again his simple prayer, 30
Lord Jesus, please drive away these
dreadful wolves, and let us get safe
home" OF all Ella was the happiest,
for one great comfort was hers her best
beloved was safe, and as she thought
with thrill Of joy that seemed strange
at such an instant, through an act of
selEdenial to which she had urged him
and which God was blessing by his de-
liverance. The wolves were gaining fast
they could distinguish the fiery eyes, the
red tongues hanging out. Ella, as she
saw one in advance, quite close to them,
oriad out, "Faiher father the rifle" |
"Then take the rens an instant" said
he, as he took the weapon from her
hands. Ella obeyed the horses wanted
little guidance, and the wolf fell dead be-
meath her fathers sure aim. There was
a stop of the whole pack. and the jan
sens almost dared to hope. Andreas's
face was gloomy as before. "Only
check" murmured he; "they are mad
with hunger. The one I have killed
will be devoured, and then
His words were verified in few
time they again heard the bay
ing of the pack, and they were soon in
sight, their appetite whetted by the taste
Of blood; on, on, with increased ardor for
-he chase. Again was one shot down,
again occurred the temporary lull, and
hen afresh began that ghastIy hunt.
"There is but one charge more, father"
said Ella.
eve viii save It as long as we can"
was Andreas's reply. And bis voice was {
loarse and husky.
Let US now change the scene. {
"By the-by," said Eric, 81 heard some
unpleasant news at the farm | was at ,
yesterday. They say a large pack of /
wolves has come from the fields to the
the early and severe winter
his season is supposed to have driven d
hem down. Some hunters out on a
'ear chase, a few days back, had very
iarrow escape; they report the wolves
S going to the SOUTH"
81 hope not" said Hugo; "tbey had c
card nothing about it at Ravensdol, no :.
lore had /, but then came from con- :,
rary direction. hope not, though l I,
hould like it above everything if we ~
ould muster strong party and have C
God hunt but wolves are fearful foes c.
, meet unprepared." ;.
Underlined apprehensions he could not il
hake of, filled the young mans mind, Il
nd, after trying to talk Of other things n
e came back to the wolves, and to spec P
lations as to their position and move !;
tents. So time sped on, and he paced Al
p and down with growing uneasiness
g in vain told himself was ungrounded
nd absurd, and he longed for the return II
the sleigh TO terminate these secret u
ars. Eric had been intently listening s
II some minutes, and all at once ex- o.
aimed, "Tbere now, Iheard howl" Ia
Hugo threw himself upon the snow to y
stem, and ere long hears the same sound. d
al fear--I fear it is so it is far of, h
ut oh, in the same direction they have d,
ken" b
After some moments Of intense aiten- -
On, both men satisfied themselves that a,