Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-06-24

We change the scene now to Waterloo,
| in tho latssr part Of the battle between the
armies Of Napoleon and Wellngton.-
| The morning we choose was the one in
| which the Imperial Guard Of the Emperor
| threw themselves between the advancing
| Prussian forces and tho English army to
prevent the their joining their forces
Henry Werder, at the head OF his regi
ment, felt bis hear, throb with intense
| excitement as the two i,n rebate columns,
the flower of the French army, advanced
upon the English troops. They came on
in silence, until within range Of the bat
teries prepared to receive them; then
terrible discharge, seeming to rend heaven
aud earth, scattered death among their
ranks. Still these veterans advanced.-
The discharge of the Prussian troops, who
bad been rapidly nearing the scene Of &C
tiuu, then dashed amongst them. The
Imparial Guard OF Napoleon was utterly
annihila,ed. One exultans shout was
raised by the allied ARMIES as the fearful
crisis was decided in their favor. But
where, III the moment Of victory, was
, Henry? Stretched upon the field, his
bead supported by bis fellow officer, Fred.
rick Lislou, and the life blood flowing
from q wound in his breast.
! "Frederick,' he murmured in q dying
voice, you will sec Vaninka.'
"lt !ve,' answered his comrade with
deep emotion.
"Iou will give her this ring, and Gu,
some Of my hair off for her Tell her my
dying thoughts were all Of her-Heaven
| bl,s, you, my comrade. Fareweiil' aud
his head te,l heavily back.
"Deadl' said friedrich, "and mus,
leave hln here
Frederick was mistaken. Henry was
not deau-he had only tainted. Some
hours atlerward be was lying on y hosli
tai bed in rav'ng delruln.
For weeks his h,e hung upon thread,
then young constitution triurphed,
and hr began 10 mend. His ply s!ciun
! positively forbade his returning to Prussia
and warning him that his langs were
| much affected, he RECOMMENDED winter
N Italy. Wrt,luya long letter to Van
luha to explain his long absence, Henry
made his PREPARATIONS, and after and IL.
uess Of over two months started in the
early part Of Ocio1rr for NapI,s, lie re
=
un,il the hex, June, AID then started Tor
| home. Daring his residence IN itnjy, he
had written again and again to both Van
| ,nka ami Frederick, aud wouGrlc1 WHY
| he hai received no letters in answer
| His ep!st,es never reached them.
We now return t. Vauinka. CONTRARY
, to the I, urs OF friends. she had Ct rinrt. t.
bear her loss with calmncss. She LAI
| been So long III state OF az ,nlzing aus
pense, that any certainly, even tals dread
tut onr, was rel,et. S,.l her sep I'D
| not regain elasticity, aud her gr!ct, If "a,
loud 40 stl! deep. Her friend ml.;o K
despair for callnuess. She grew paler
and thinner and now frequently KEEP, her
room for days together.
Her lover mad been gone some eigh,
months, when her hand was again soush.
IN marriage. George Nrmur WAS a
gentle, mud Old man of about seventy
years Of age, wealthy aid OF large intiu
ence in his native Town. He was an old
friend Of Vsninka's father, and had long
thought Of seeking Vaninka for his bride.
When, howeser, he bad seen the place
become silent on the subject of his desires
aud cultivated the acquaintance Of his lady
loves Letrothed Now. deceived as 9th
ers were by Ianinka's quiet deneanpr. he
advanced h.s suit. Her parents knowing
| that be would spare no pains or expense
to make her happy, urged their child to
accept his offer, a4d che consented to see
him.
Mr. Weimar," she said. II wish to tell
you how grateful feel for your kind aud
tatering offer, aud to place my .ituaiion
fully before you. Since l heard Of my
irreparable loss, have trl, that | should
soon join him; still l have endeavored
faithfully 10 perform the duties lett me. |
do not think | shall live long; but If l can
by any means add to the Happiness OF
another, God has granted me the vii! to
do so. IL you will accept my hand know.
ing that my heart is in Henry's grave, it
is yours, and | Will eudeavor TO fulfill ny
duties as II wife, trusting in your love aud
indulgence 70 forgive it tai to make you
happy while AIN with you
The good old maa was too happy to
have his oiler accepted on any terms, and
be Thanked her satmly. A day was soon
set tor the wedding, and oil things were
making ready
Mr.. Weimcs hoped, by travelling and
other diversions Of her mind, to raise his
bridges spirits and prol"ns her life.
Again it was the rig hit hetor Vannka's
wedding, and again she was seated los,
in thought, in the, same chair that We FIRST
saw her ill., NV, alas the reserie WAS
very paintn! one, and low, choking s.bs
took tie place Of her turmer happy smiles
She was s!ltiug painfully reilectIns GA the
past, when Il shadow fell on the ground
before her, and raising her eyes, she saw
stranger standing looking at her. He
stood with his back TO the light, and she
eeulA not see his tuce, but some hung
made her heart stand still IA she arose
10 gree. him. He only said one word.
"Vaninks!' and exclalming Henry -
she sprang to his embrace. He caught
her tassionately to his breast, and held
her there as il Ne feared another selara.
TIN.