Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-05-21

himself. 81 had better open the window. u
lie opened the window and listened through
the bars.
Nathalie now began to sing. The air she
had chosen was Rossini's "Una Voice." and
Ferrari heard these words given very dis
tinctly, syllable to each note
"You are watched-The lights were seen
Make no more signs-In two days-Youll
be free."
ssIf there ever was music, that is it ?"
thought Ferrari. "She Cannot mean that
shall be free and shall not see her any
more. She knows would rather die.
Nathalie began the air again, and that
Ferrari might be sure to hear her, repeated
the English words in very loud voice.
She had just reached the word " free when
the Countess Konradin entered, saying,
Bravo brava Mademoiselle Gontchalin |
but Rossini would like you to sing his air a
little more piano, think"
"Not If am singing to be heard at a
distance" answered Nathalie, getting up,
and looking towards Ferraris window.
''Oh understand" replied the countess.
Extraordinary representation for the bene-
fit of Signor Stanislas Ferrari. But, my
dear child, you should sing to him in re-
citative. One chord then long sentence
without any accompaniment. If you have
any enunciation at all you cannot be mis-
understood. That is the way the Princess
Soyhie got her husband out. Her governess
took apartments just opposite the prison,
and the princess called upon her, and told
her husband, in recitative, that money would
be sent to him in loaf, that the greatcoat
he was to receive would have fifty yards of
silk cord in the lining-in short everything
it was necessary he should know. How
ever, have something of great Importance
to tell you. am not sure that they will
allow me to leave Wilkovo. Molodiani is
furious at my husbands escape; and your
papa thinks it may be better not to show me
any favor, just for the present. AS for you,
you were to be sent away directly, but
have gained one point; you may remain un-
til Thursday.
.'Thursday, and then?'
''Then your carriage will be the only one
that will be allowed to leave Wilkovo, and
you will be the only person to whom pass
port will be granted. They are determined
to finish with the insurrection, and believe,
if 1t were possible, they would arrest and
imprison the whole population"
'And Stanislaus ?-and Ferrar, that is to
sayp'
You will have passport for yourself
and servants"
"But ! cannot take him with me in the
carriage all the way to the Galician frontier" Z"
''Fhen he will be recaptured and executed
of that there can be no doubt"
"Oh, heaven! what am to do? ?" ex-
claimed Nathalie.
'Do what l tell you" said the countess.
SIN the first place make no further sign, on
any account whatever, to Ferrari. On
Thursday, when you have wished every one
else goodbye, will propose to accompany
you to the barrier of the town. No one can
object to that. You will stop at the Church
of the Holy Cross, to say the usual prayers
before setting out on journey and you
must leave the rest to me.
In spite Of her promise to the countess,
Nathalie could not help putting her bonnet
on at five o'clock on Thursday afternoon,
and showing herself at the window, in order
that Ferrari might understand that she also
was going out. Ferrari looked at her long
and earnestly, until at last the shadows of
night closed round her, and he could sec her
no more.
''Quck, Pan Ferrarll put on this uniform, :"
said Lamanski, when at five minutes to
seven he entered Fcrraris cell fo- the last
time.
''Havc you shaved off your moustache
Yes. Put on this;" and he gave Ferrari
huge rcd moustache made in imitation of his
own. ",rhere! Pull the cap over your
eyes My own mother would mistake you
for me now. You kAow the gate? Straight
down the passage, across the yard, and ex-
actly opposite. Outside, the Countess Kon-
radin will be passing by accident. Follow
her, without speaking, and you will come to
the church. If you do not see her ask some
child to show you the way to the church.
But she will certainly be there. Now, God
guide your steps, and may He save you from
ever entering this devil-possessed country
again."
Lamanski went out of the cell and turned
to the right. Ferrari went out and turned
to the left, walked along tile passage, cross
ed the courtyard, passed through the exte-
rior gate without being questioned or even
noticed by the sentinels; saw the Countess
Konradin, wished very much to throw his
arms around her and bless her. but did not;
followed her, painting from excitement and
giddy from the effect of the fresh air; and
in three minutes reached the Church of the
Holy Gross, where he fell upon his knees.
He felt soft hand in his, looked round,
and saw that Nathalie was standing by his
side.
He sprang towards her, but the countess
pulled him back, and said to him, as Natha-
lie disengaged herself from his embrace
"No; you must thank her afterwards.
You have not moment to lose. Besides,
am going to trust you to escort her to the
frontier, and you must uot be SO demonstra-
tive. You are to play the part of coach
man. Come out by the other door. The
carriage is in the avenue. But what am l
thinking of! You must change that uni
form and put on nv coachman's clothes.