Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-12-20

/ Frederick in great excitement, and
: stepping back a pace he drew his
} sword Whoever approaches me, /
| will instantly pass this saber through
| his bodyl'
} Henry also soon perceived that
resolute and immediate action was
necessary, in tvinkling bestowed a
powerful kick upon the geu d arms
grasping his arm and threw him
, down; upon which st. Lucas called
out in French: "These are German
traitors the paid spies of Russia!"
These words procured a fearful eff
fectl The French soldiers instantly
set about attacking the victims thus
pointed out to their vengeance.
Frederick saw that it would be
madness to resist addressed himself
to st. Lucas: I'VE are your prisoners,
sir, we shall demand a speedy in
quiry into this extraordinary accusa-
ton. We are soldiers of the Polish
army-Count Rasinski is our COM
mander; request that you instantly
make him acquainted with our
arrest"
Their swords were taken away
from them. The subaltern would
have put them in the guard room, but
Beaucaire interfeIed: mol they are
criminals who have forfeited their
lives. They must be put under close
confinement. Let it be in one OF the
dungeons near the fosse."
Frederick" said Henry, as they
walked to their prison, Il fear we
have been very foolish in neglecting
either weapons or flight. Who knows
il Rasinski will ever learn what has
become OF us until too late for in
terferencel"
Frederick seemed to be struck
with the truth Of this remark. He
cast look at the sergeant OF the geu
d. armes who accompanied them at
the head Of the men.
"You are soldier?" said Frederick
to the man: you will not refuse a
comrade favor? We are innocent.
We are the victims OF a malicious
plot. II our Colonel, Count Rasin-
ski, does not hear OF our arrest, we
are lost. Give me your word you will
let him know it?"
Certainly / will, IL my orders are
not against it?" said the kind hearted
sergeant
You are man Of honor. Let us
shake hands in token OF friendship
and good faith"
The sergeant silently but honestly
held out his hand. "Here we are at
the end OF our walk" said he, at the
same time opening an iron bound
door, they descended a flight OF
stairs, at the bottom they came to a
second door, which the sergeant un-
locked. Frederick and Henry en-
tered their dismal prison. and the
door was instantly closed, it was
damp cold vault-a small round hole
about the size Of a mans head was
the only aperature for light and ven
tilation.
An hour, and yet second elapsed;
| they waited in vain to be called be-
fore their judges. The GOODNESS In
the damp vault seemed to increase
every moment. Round about, the
walks were covered with crystals OF
ice, and the floor was covered with
snow, as the wind had driven 1t In
through the barred hole. BY the
constant exercise they could defend
themselves from the torpidity OF
cold. Their hands and feet became
benumbed. 1t began TO grow dark,
and they became momentarily more
uneasy.
Il fear" said Frederick at last,
Rasinski does not know what has
become OF us, otherwise we should
ere this have heard from him.
slime appears long TO u.s." said
Henry, "in this cage. We have only
been few hours in this place. Who
knows what tedious proceedings
must be gone through, before he can
get at us?"
At this moment they heard the
bolts of the outer door withdrawn
and footsteps descending the stairs
and unlocking their door. The SER
geant entered with his men, saying:
Il have received orders, to lead you
to your examination, follow me-"
Accompanied by the soldiers, they
left the dungeon. As they were con-
Quoted through the yard, Frederick
whispered: Have you attended TO
my request?"
Il could not execute your commits
sions in time" answered the SER
geant, ~for Count Rasinski had or
the crops OF Marshal Ney' He had
been gone two hours. whenI went
to seek him."
Stunning news for them they both
turned deathly pale.
They had now arrived at the build
ings, where they were ushered into
large vaulted room, for the room was
highly heated, and they themselves
nearly frozen. the sudden change
proved too powerful to support. The
sergeant, remarking 1t, ordered them
to sit down upon a bench by the'wall
and TO remain there until he re-
turned. Leaving the three men to
guard them, he entered the adjoin-
ing room. He remained but a short
time, when he returned and said to
Frederick: ~I must lead you in, you
are the first to be heard"
Henry" said Frederick. turning to
his friend, you can save yourself,
promise me that you will do SO. II
/ am to be made a victim, consider
that you must be the brother OF my
sister,"
Keep your head above waite r,
Frederick" replied Henry. taking the
hand OF Frederick. @Who will con-
denim you? Yield not an inch to any
one OF them"
@Come. there Is no delay" cried the
sergeant.
Frederick stepped boldly forward,
and resolutely passed through the
room to the presence OF his judges,
and Henry remained alone. The ex-
animation lasted for quarter OF an
hour, when the sergeant appeared
to summon him also.
With bold face he walked into the
room. At long table sat st. Lucas
and Beaucaire; the latter occupied