The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1877-05-16
MISCELLANY.
HIHIsa Honsr s IN RUSSIA.

Leaving the inn, | hailed passing sleigh,
the driver appearing to me to have a more in
telligent expression than his fellows Getting
into the vehicle, | inquired if he knew of any
one who had horses for hire.
Yes, " was the answer. One of his rela-
tives had some but the house to which
was driven was shut up, and no one was at
home. began to despair, and think that
should have as much difficulty in obtaining
horses at Orsk as had in procuring servant
at Orenburg.
| now determined to try what gold, or
rather silver would do, and said to the
driver" If you will take me to any one who
has horses for hire, will give you a ruble for
yourself"
A whole ruhle Z" cried the man, with a
broad grin of delight aud jumping off his
seat he ran to a little knot of Tartars, one of
whom was bargaining with the others for
basket OF frozen fish, and began to ply them
Win quesrr,ns. itr-w ,---- IL
" Let us go, he said and with 'burr :"
(the sound which is used by Russians to urge
on their horses) and loud crack with his
lash, he drove rapidly in another direction.
| had arrived at the outskirts of the town,
and'he stopped before dirty looking wooden
cottage.
A tall man dressed in a long coat reaching
to his heals, bright yellow trousers, which
were stuffed into pair of red leather boots,
while an enormous black sbeepskin cap cover
ed his head, came out and asked my business.
| said that wanted three horses to go to the
next stage, and asked him what be would
drive me there for, the regular postal tariff
being about two rubles.
Zone of noble birth, replied the fellow,
I" the roads are bad, but my horses will gallop
the whole way. They are excellent horses /;
all the people in the town look at them, and
envy me. They say how fat they are look,
how round. The governor has not got any
horses like mine in his stable. spoil them !;
cherish them and they geilcp like the wind
The people look, wonder, and admire. Come
and see the dear little animals"
ssI have no doubt about it. They are ex-
cellent horses, but what will you take me
for?'' W 81
"Let us say four rubles, your excelency,
and give me one OH account. One little
whole silver ruble for the sake Of God let
me put it my pocket, and we will bless you. :"
All right was my answer. Send the
horses to the Tzarskoe Selo Inn immediately"
Presently the fellow rushed into my room,
and bowling to the ground, took off his cap
with grandiose air, then, drawing out the
money had given him from some hidden re-
cess in the neighborhood Of his skin, he thrust
the ruble into my hand; and exclaimed, Lit
tie father, my uncle owns one of the horses /;
he is very angry. He says that he was not
consulted in the matter, and that be loves the
animal like brother. My uncle will hot let
bis horse leave the stable for less tlian five
rubies. What is to be done told him
that had agreed to take you, and even show
ed him the money but he is hard hearted
and STERN
Every well,' said, "bring around the
horses.'
exclaimed, g One of noble birth, am asham-
ed'
"Quite right" said, "you have every
reason to be SO. But go on is your uncles
horse dead ?'
No, one Of noble birth, not s. bad as
that hut my brother is vexed. He has a
share in one Of the animals he will not let
mo drive him to the next station for less than
six rubles land the man, putting ON an ex-
preston in which cunning avarice and pre-
tended sorrow were blended. rubbed his fore
head, and added, e What shall we do?"
q / said, !" You have grandmother?"
sYes, he replied, much surprised. s'How
did you know thatp ] have very old
grandmother"
Well, continued, go and tell her that
fearing lest she should be annoyed If an acct
dent were to happen during our journey fol
you know ipisfortunes occur sometimes; Coo
sends them" / added piously. !" Yes, he
does," interrupted the man "we are simple
! people, your excellency" "And, not wish