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

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GOVERNORS DAUGHTER
A Tale of the Last Polish Insurection.
ny II. SUTHERLAND EDWARDS
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CHAPTER XXXI.
PRISON VISITORS.

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CHAPTER XXXI.
PRISON VISITORS.
When Lamanski went to see Ferrari on
the afternoon of the day on which he hat
visited the agent, he found him very much
out OF temper. Lamanski offered him 9
really excellent regalia, telling him that ht
could supply him with as many as he liked
of the same kind at thirty roubes hundred
But Ferrari refused to smoke, and almos
knocked the cigar out Of LamaAski's hand.
Some English tourists among them Wig
ram, the political writer, when Ferrari re-
membered to have met about year before
at Scigtried's, had been to visit the prison
that afternoon, under the guidance of Lieu
tenant Dobkievitch; and the fact of Fer
rari's being allowed 10 smoke had been
much dwelt upon by that officer, as proof
OF the humanity of the Russian Government
in Poland.
Dobkcvitch, moreover, had taken the lib
erty of questioning Ferrari, in presence OF
the strangers, as to whether he was satisfied
with the quality Of the soup served to him.
He also asked him whether he was plenti-
fully supplied with meat and, Ferrari hay
ing answered both questions briefly in the
affirmative, addcd-wth look at Wigram,
as much as to say, "You will be kind enough
to notice this in your excellent Journal
''rhen you have nothing whatever to com
plain OFF"
''On the contrary" said Ferrari, 81 have
| to complain of being exhibited to these gen.
tlemen. That would not form part of my
sentence even if had been convicted and
though have been Il good many months in
this prison, have not yet been tried"
"You Poles are never contented. res
pondcd Lieutenant Dobkievitch. ssIf you
are shot twenty hours after you are ta-
ken you cry out, and il your trial is delay
ed some time you arc also discontented
These gentlemen will at least have seen that
Poles are not tortured in the prison at Will
kovo."
8 II Poles were tortured in the prison of
Wilkovo, that is, Of course, the very thing
these gentlemen would not see, answered
Fcrrori.
Good heavens! Imet you in London ~
exclaimed Wigranl, suddenly.
"Do not say where, answered Ferrari,
rapidly, in English. 81 scarcely liked to
claim your acquaintance when YOU came
in."
How can you say such a thing!" cried
Wiglam. "Only tell me how / can he OF
use To you. What an imprudent business
this rising has been!'
You were in favor of it year ago, )
said Ferrari, "when knew it to be hope
less. DO not condemn 1t too much now.
DO not judge us as if you had us in law
court Make some allowance for sulIerings,
our despair, and for the final provocation
that was offered to us.
81 know the general well. ] will speak
to him. l am only thinking of yOu now,'
answered Wigram.
You are very kind, said Fcrrari; "but
am afraid it is hopeless. If you see his
daughter, tell her that never think of any
thing but her and her angelic goodness. 1t
is message | would trus to no one else. >
81 shall know how to respect your conf
dence," answered Wigrim, shaking him by
the hand.
''Your friend is annoyed, and you had
better so, said Ferrari, seeing that Dobkie
witch was gradually turning black in the
face. ''But first answered me two qucs-
tions Is there any chance whatever of as
sistance from abroad?"
| "Nonet'
'fhen the struggle is indeed hopeless.
SIS Count Konradin alive?'
eyes, and fice."
| ''Thanl heaven for that! But pray 60.
Goodbye. 1t has made me so happy TO see
you.
"That seems to be rather remarkable
young man," said Lieutenant Dobkievitch,
''but quite unreasonable and lght-headed,
like all the Poles"
Il met him once in London" was all that
Wigram replied.
''Now we will have 10 ok at the ladies',
said Dobkievitch.
''That one, he observed, when they had
visited one of The cells in the part of the
prison devoted to the incarceration of female
patriots, ''has everything she can want. She
has even a looking glass"
SIS there anything you particularly de.
sire 7" lie said, with an air OF gallantry, to 0
lady in another cell
"ro be relieved of your presence sht
replied.
A third lady was in tears, and asked Dob
kievitch, Historically, what had become o
her husband and her son .s
Il think we have seen enough of this,
whispered Dobkicvitch to the visitors, who
were also of that opinion.
''If you will be kind enough to come this
way" continued the officer, 1--WE will now
go into the kitchen and see what they give
them Tor dinner. The dinner hour is past
but it is just possible that the cook may bt
he serves to them"
.sWc are quite willing to believe tha
everything they have is what ii should be,
answered one Of the visitors.
'sFerrari, to whom we were just speaking
admitted that the food was good and sufli
cicnt, said Wigram.
s.Never mind |" observed Dobkievitch
with jaunty air. "Let us see for our
selves"
!, A cook and two scullions had evidently
: been awaiting the visit of which Lieuten
ant Dobkievitch was so resolved that the,
should not be deprived. They drew them
selves up very tremendously as the part,
entered the kitchen, and removed their caps
"Now we shall see what sort of a Dime
, they give to a poor Polish prisoner" sai'
the lieutenant. 1.-THE soup!" he called out
! speaking ofcourse, in Russian.
The cook ran to a porcelain stove OF
which saucepan was standing, removes
the cover, and ladled out some smoking an,
r very savory soup, with vegetables an
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