, 1877-07-20

Hessen was alsO>a Swede and Marlas own
aunt. Maria's parents died when she was
but child, and Mrs. Hessen brought her
up. Three weeks had elapsed since Mr..
and Mrs. Hessen left their pleasant
home. But now the family carriage
could be seen rolling up the avenue.
Maria was the first to welcome the trav-
elers.
Adam HeSsen was aman of sixty years,
tall and very fat. After his OvercOat was
taken off he sat down in an easy chair.
$50, now we are here again. There is no
place on earth that like better than this
what do you say, Margaret2'
Margaret Hessen was a tall and most
graceful woman, and knowing there was
no use in disputing with her husband an
swered, smilingIy, ANY one that is dis
pleased when you are pleased ought not
to live. But, Adam, you promised me an
interview with the king; instead of that
was welcome to see full loaded cars of
crippled soldiers"
Mr.. Hessen threw a sharp look at his
wife and said: "DiscOntentment pOisons
all. Adam Hessen never gets mad. have
from my youth kept the EpicuTs law
and l shall continue to do so. How
could |, for you or anyone else, go so far
out of my way2" He hesitated a mo-
ment and then continued.
"You know how very dangerous it was,
both here and where we were"
"This you knew, and yet did not risk
leaving Maria, said Mrs. Hessen, in be-
wildered tone.
"Some one had to stay, or the servants
would have plundered instead of the
enemy"
"Your selfshness makes me shiver, "
she said, drawing Maria near her.
Don't think hard of me for leaving
you in such danger but you know would
not have done it if could have known
the danger"
"FOolishness r. exclaimed Mr.. Hessen.
Nothing mas happened, and that's
enough"
"This time you are saying what you
don't know, dear father. Indeed, nothing
has happened of any dangerous event,
but your enemy is now under your roof"
Enemy !" exclaimed Mr.. Hessen, land
you did not tell me this right awayl"
Maria told what had occurred, while
Mrs. Hessen listened in most pleasing
manner. Turning to her husband, she
said: 81 would have done the same, Adam /;
just think, one of King Charles great
men, and a son of Sweden-even you
would have saved him."
He walked backward and forward as
be said:
"a Swede here and the Swedes were
beaten"
"Adaml" exclaimed Mrs. Hessen, "you
would not want the poor man murdered9 2
Your wife is Swede and so are you, yet
you don't care whether Swede is taken
or not"
"Young Charles must be brought down
to one of the dark rooms. And neither
Maria nor Margaret must ever visit him.
King Charles might come back, and who
knows what will then happeni"
Too soon did poor Charles receive his
prison. he was only visited by the old
servant, Dan, and he never came only
with bis meals.
Dan brought Charles bis supper, and
Charles noticed that be locked the door
through which he had passed, and passed
through small door closed by a screen.
No wonder Charles thought himself a
prisoner.
"Now is the time for an escape" he
said, ,as he got up and examined the door.
But while be was thus engaged he heard
soft rap at the door. He knew then
that it was not Dan. The door was un-
locked and Maria entered softly. A short
silence took place, for even Maria was
surprised. He told Maria how he thought
be would escape. 81 came just in time,
then; you must not try to escape, for we
have Russian quarterings now, and if
they found out that you are here my fa-
ther would be in bad fix. Be mot un-
thankful to those who wish to help you,
but wait patiently and you will soon be
free. You shall hear from me; / will
come myself or send note with DAN"
He tried to speak but could not, and
she was gone. What Maria had told
Charles was true; they had Russian quar-
terings and Gen. Vohorsky took possession
of the ebestapartments. Gen. Vohorsky and
Mr.. Hessen were seated 10 the breakfast
parlor. Mr.. Hessen was very much sur
prised at his unlimited guest, who very
often tasted the wine. Once more be
filled the goblet and raising it up said,
"Hurrah for the Swede gentlemanl' Mr.
Hessen did not utter word, but looked
astonished at his guest. as
'"Are you astonished, old gray swami
Don't you think l know who you are, and
also who you have beenl You lived in
Stockholm; your name was then Hesse,
and mine was Vogel."
"Vogel, stammered Mr.. Hessen, while
the general continued; -
"Don't you recollect your beautiful
Catherine2 How could you forget herr
Don't you think you're worth drop Of