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coming alarmed, reused him. On lear meg
that his visitor was a dOhOmolefs,o or worship
per Of God-which was the new character
assumed by the fugitive-going TO pay his
devotions to the holy images of the convent
Solovetsk, near Archangel, the man was un-
wearied in his attention.
Under this new title, which inspired the
respect and sympathy of the Russian peas
ants, the refugee reached Veliki- 0Oustiong
in safety. There he boldly associated with
the tohom0lfs, who were waiting in large
numbers for the breaking up of the ice of the
Dwina, 50 as to be able to embark for Arch
angel.
Receiving cordial welcome from these
unsuspecting religionists, whose devotional
habits he iurtiveiy studied, he remained
month with them, taking part in their exer
cises with exemplary punctuahty, though all
the time in fear least the priest should request
him to repeat the Russian creed, of which he
was totally ignorant. At last he embarked in
one Of the barges used for the conveyance Of
merchandise 10 Archangel which take pill
grims, bringing their own provisions, free of
charge. BY assisting in rowing the craft, he
earned fifteen rubles, the exact sum he had
spent in coming from lrbite. In a fortnight
ed his troubles would be over. for, as it was
trequented by vessels of all nations, there
seemed little doubt Of finding one to take him
to France or England
To avoid endangering his safety by undue
haste, he still performed the religious duties
Of 5oiomolefs, but his chief interest was in
the vessels in the bay. As it was early in
the season, there were only about twenty in
port, and among them he sought in vain for
the French flag. To add to his disappoint-
ment, Russian sentinel stood on the deck
of each Of these vessels, which were thus
guarded night and day. All along the quays
were scntries TO prevent any person from
crossing their line without giving satisfactory
explanation or papers.
MOI daring to submit to this ordeal, and
making several unsuccessful attempts to
reach the outward-bound vessels, be sorrow
fully reinquishcl bis long-cherished plan OF
escape by water As his stay in the town
after the departure Of the pilgrims for the
Holy is.e had already excited surprise, he
took the road 20 Omega as pilgrim, who
having visited the holy images of Soloyetsk,
was going to Kiey 'to salute the sacred
bones" On arriving at Nytiegra, he was
accosted on the quay by a peasant, who in
quired where he was going. Learning that
he was lJA3molets on a ilgrimage to Nov
g1rod, the rustic offered to take him in his
boat 10 81. Petersburgh, and, by helping at
the oar he obtained his food and passage free,
On reaching the capital of the car, he felt
great aniety about lodging place as well
as fear of detection by the police. Forum
ately, poor old peasant woman whom he
had beiriendcd on the passage said 10 him as
hc was about 70 step on shore.
Just stay with me, have sent word to
my daughter. and she will soon be down to
fetch me, and will show You where You can
get a cheap lodging.
After waiting long time IN suspense in
the boat, mJmentarily expecting to be asked
for his papers. the old woman : daughter ar
rived. Helping her carry trunk, be trudged
along behind her mother. who carried on her
head the empty jar that had contained hor
food. They went through al endless number
0t streets and lanes, and at last reached a
wretched lodging house, where he felt him
self tolcrably secure. Being still fearful Of
trouble about his passport, be inquired what
were the necessary tormalities 10 be OBJ
served. The landlady looked at his shabby
little pass, and, observing the seal, for she
c5nI8 nor rrad oskcj him how lonr he in.
tsnds5 ~ rorsin Iearning rbat he only
,vnec-e3 =, sr.v f,nr or five davs she told
Inn If ,v.,II 10 b..rter not n 90 IN the roliee
nv rtc, b,i be.,,ne =, cxaoti6, tbat thew re-.
1Yire1 rho Ian5ladr t,acr1mpsnv every new
e5mer. and he declared She could not spare
the time TO wait her turn among the crowd
al the Prefecture.
The next dav be went IN and down the
hank al the Neya. r1rtiyolv scanning the pla-
cards on the diilerent steamers. giving their
time of derarture-for Russian peasant is
nct surro-,I To know how to read. At last
he saw an announcement. in large letters,
rlaced near the mast of one of the steamers.
that thi. vessel was to leave for Riga the
next uornir, AmaD WAS walking the deck
,ri-b Ti- red .bi-r worn over lis trousers. d
Ia R,ss.. but not daring u enter into con
vsrsat;,- the Pole stood and razed
wi-tfgllv n. him. In the meantime il was
F ,.a--ir, late when suddenly the man with the
rs5 shirt Looked mn and said
no vou banren 10 want 10 ., to Riya? II
y,.i do come with me -
Certainly. want to 20 replied Pio-
trowski. Lint how can Door man like me
/ ., in Tho steamer II costs a good deal. and
f (. ra+ r,r srcr a. am
..1vt-. 80 C,,,,o al,r.. We sba'n'task
r,nc5 f,r n .s,,,.jI Ike y65n2"
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Tho snm mentioned was :, small that it
/ Ill. .os,1n;sbc5 the polo
~[v.u Will tbot .u,. vcpp Why do you
/ -.;ll l,.s;,,.o5,,
~ nrG, orrigo5 ~. day and must have
,..,- -,..sr,,r+ i,,l,od IN bv The nolice
Ri tbe Tolice will detoin Won three days
o-,d +Sl loot t,, starts to-r,or.oyy morning -
..Lvb.+ oa,, 1 a, tbop9''
/ WI Icaro 1vitbout having It looked
o. 80
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II, IT, ,-os7 ,,ot ,orr n,ssnort with
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-; dro,, f-,,, his roclet the nas.-
-. .,,ral,,ll,, ,vro,',,od in silk ba,dker
- - ",t or Pnss;a- ,ssants'
I,,+ ,1itbo,+ tal,;n,, tlo +r,uble IN laok at IL.
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- ,,ori,,, at sevsr and
:rr - -, ~. e. mo No,v no na
- - =,
~ g., .o,.,,.,.,i ;,re,ll p, b;s I,d,-
~, an, ko,3t h. annointmeSt
- -. -, Stcar, ,yos alIeadv mn
~ nj hin, b1+ onI aid. :. Giyc
~ Inv ,,, ,i'onog lie tben went away but
i-n,!o,l;,tol, rctrrncd with vellow fieket
-, -no,;D,, of which the dis,uiscd Pole
,.ro+or4od ,,,U ~ be i',no-snt
etIveII - said t5c man ..bold vour t,ngue.
,,,o,,;il, a,d lct me MANAGE his affair.
Tgc bcT ron,, three times. the nassenpers
l.,--io5 oboard77 P;otrowski was showed alter
.toa, h., IL nc., acopaintance and the shin
rI,o,-.d gT lie tbonght hc was in a dream.
IN, IN board the steamer he rIayed his mart as
I'll, ~ ,rcll es n nats German trav-
olar S,ho saw him break akfastiog on a bit of
tro,d and or;or saw IN anotber THAT i a
p,,ss;,r b,.,.', and ,rbe, sea-sicl,ness OBLIGED
him IN take refuge in the frst-class cabin an
el5crIv Russian lsdv charged him with cor
r,,,+;,,., tho oir Tvo vonng Poles were the
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