Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1877-10-18

PAGES in advance, when they followed
them very cautiously, the light
thrown back from the lanterns as
sisting them in keeping unseen.
Henry had too much confidence in
Frederick, not to suspect at once
that there must be some egregious
mistake, or, as in those days, alasl
was but too common, some political
villainy at the bottom, which last ap-
peared in fact the most likely, from
the presence and cooperation OF the
civilians marching in advance. This
idea fixed itself so strongly in his
mind, that he determined, at all haz-
ards to liberate Frederick from his
sudden captivity. He whispered,
therefore, to Jaromir: ""
"I am afraid there is some villain
Gus plot going on. Could we only
manage to rescue our friend from the
hands of these men, we would soon
find means to save him from further
harm. Will you assist me in the at
teinpt?" ;1'f''''''''> ,''n t'''i =
Jaromlr, well knowing what risk
he incurred by meddling with a guard,
especially with the almost sacred
persons of the French gers d armes,
viewed the undertaking very ques-
tionably; but, on the other hand, he
felt so strong a friendship for Fred
erick that he could not refuse; he
possessed, besides, that deeply en-
graved trait OF the Polish character,
which boldly rushes into a daring
scheme, and either will not, or canno {
stop to weigh the Issue. He gave his
hearty assent to the proposal.
"Well, then," said Henry, "you per-
ceive the road Is elevated; here on
the right OF us. runs ditch along the
bottom OF the hill, deep enough, I'll
warrant, to keep the fellow who falls
into it floundering about for some
time; on the left, the road slopes
down. Now. If we softly follow the
gems d. arms, and suddesly rush up
on them we can tumble one iato the
ditch, the other down the slope, and
then topple over the other two, and
thus rescue our friend"
There was no need OF further par
ley. On tip toe, but swiftly, they fol-
lowed the party, unpercicved they
approached within ten steps OF
them. Frederick walked between the
two gems d armes, the one on the
left near the edge OF the path, and
the other to the right, near the ditch.
A few PAGES in advance were the two
civilians. with one OF the lanterns.
II take tho one on the right.
whispered Henry "Nowl" With the
impetuosity of the war-steed, they
rushed on together, at the same tine
raisingahorrible cry. Before the gems
d. armes could turn around, the two
runners charged upon them with such
irresistible force that they dropt
right and left, as was intended. No
sooner had the other two heard the
shout, than the lantern was hurled
far away. and they ran down the path
Henry cried hastily to Frederick, who
stood transfixed with astonishment:
"We are your friends; fly with usl'
Frederick recognizing his deliver
ers, did not tarry; both lanterns hav.
ing been extinguished In their fall
favored the escape. - li sfia
The three now hurried back in the
dark, on the way they had come
They had already ran good piece
when they heard two shots fired be-
hind them. g bNa nit 1'i
From the distance Of the shots, N
well as from the time elapsed befor'
they had been fired, they conclude,
that they were now secure from pur
suit. atl iatia.it !
@Letu go slower" said Henry, 20
else we shall lose breath and strength
--for the present we are safe" ais
Clambering up the path shor
distance yet, they reached a thickly
grown spot OF brushwood. where the,
talked. Henry listened to hear pur
suers. but all was still. w
.~What are we to do now?" h,
asked. eg. tef q ,fltf
"First OF ALL" said Frederick, eager
ly seizing the hands of his compan
ions, @accept my warmest thanks
dearest friends. But explain to mt
how you became aware of my arrest
and by what miracle you have effec
ted my rescue" "isfae 1855 20 'ih'
Henry then related the accidental
discovery, and explained the secre'
motives of his resolution. ia
"You are indeed both my friends,
replied Frederick: "for believe thai
Twas near my destruction. But wha
have you not venturedl' he added
with apprehension as he shook theil
hands warmly.
"ventured?" said Henry; nothing
the whole affair, at the most, is onl,
students freak, for which they can.
not hang US. Who knows, or suspect,
us? We might now boldly run right
under the noses OF the two gems
armes, and neither OF them would be
the wiser on the score OF knowing tc
whom they are indebted for the bati
in the mud-puidIe. But what could
have induced them to lay hands OF
you, Frederick"
@The tale is wonderful enough ant
yet, an enigma to myself. 1t Is so In
volvcd that I had rather tell it to yor