The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1868-05-15

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moral malady. Fritz protested, by his
taciturnity, against exercise and the
delights of the wooden bowl; but he
proiited by the lesson of obedience that
had been so judiciously administered
to him, and hcnccforth distinguished
himself by the greatest cXactitudc in
| the service.
At this time Frtz's country was at
war with France. His regiment was
soon ordered to the frontier but before
his departure, he had the glory of be-
ing made corporal. Whether he felt
himself unworthy of this honor, or be-
cause his mind was embittered by mis-
fortune, he did not fail to attibute this
favor to the influence of the prince, and
he shuddered to think what it cost him.
1t is but just to say, that, notwithstand-
ing his grief and pain, he expected eve
ry day some news from Catharine. Her
silence in regard to him confirmed him
still more in the conviction of her cul-
pabiity. Fritz did not reflect that IN
| the two months he had passed in the
country he had spent some six weeks in
bed and that on his departure his su-
per.ors hardly knew the name of their
| las recruit.
] ritz fought with the energy of anger
an the courage of despair. He wished
to give vent to his rage, and his enc
mics suffered for Catharine's ,infidelity.
| Still it did not prevent the prince from
losing the battle. The timidity of the
troops, who gave way,waS.a n new motive
for reWarding the constancy Of those
who remained at their post. Fritz was
decorated and made an officer. This
honor and promotion wasanother source
Of bitterness to him, because he could
not help attributing it to his wife, and
he imagined that every grade, like the
famous, well-lilled purse, was paid by
anOthcr's inhdclity.
"Alas ~ said he to himself, "werc |
to acquire II new gradc.every day ut this
rate, where should stop"
In fact, Fritz did not stop. He show
ed such extraordinary courage, that at
tention wa. always directed towards
him. When he became captain, he re-
solved to leave the service, for he did
not consider himself capable of filling
high office. | was not otwithOut great viO-
lence to his feelings that he wrote Il re-
spcctful application TO his prince, re-
qucsting his dismissal. Fritz awaited
the reply with anxiety, for he feared
Catharine would be opposed to his re.
turn to his former mode of life. Hap
PLY he procured his dismission without
difficulty. The prince wished to retain
good soldiers but he wished still more
TO dispose of his promotions in favor OF
his minions. An aid-de-camp Of his
highncss took the trouble to pay visit
. to Captain Fritz, and tell him that his
f request was granted. To let him at peac,
with his conscience, which rcproacheC
| him for depriving himself of Fritz
services, the prince ordered five hun
dred ducats to be given him rom his
private Golfers. This sum was counted
out to him the very day on which ht
sent him his brevet. At the sight of the
gold Fritz clenched his hands, and seem
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