Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-01-10


Words and looks were absorbed in
sacred tears. Without affectation or
reserve, she permitted Frederick
gently to enfold his arm around her
in his happy embrace.
Thus was formed holy bond that
united three alfectionate hearts.
They revealed in the memory of the
past, direc ing their happy thoughts
TO the first moments Of their meeting,
wherein the seed was planted whose
blossom now crowned them with I'M
utterable happiness.
Frederick told OF the day when he
first noticed the green veil upon a
wide plain of snow, and impelled by
irresistible curiosity fastened to Sc
cure the attractive prize.
She looked at him with an express
sion of most ineffable sweetness.
The silver light of tear trembled in
her blue eye.
Henry then told her that where he
first met her.
"How?" she uttered, in astonish-
ment. "Art thou that young painter?"
mo other. dear sister, Yesterday,
and l could have produced the proof;
for Frederick possessed the portrait
for long time. The rascal Beaucaire
us of it. But who was that
proud English fool who challenged
me, and afterwards failed to keep his
appointments"
MY brotherl" replied Lodoiska;
that Englishmen, Lord Glover, was
the bridegroom destined for me.
That event caused a quarrel between
him and my father, because he disap-
proved OF the nobleman's having
from a duel. So the offended
pride OF the Englishman soon
brought about the dissolution OF a
scheme, from which, not all my sup
plication and tears could procure my
escape"
WHAT would they have forced
thcc?" exclaimed Henry impetuously.
"The daughterl" replied Lodoiska,
softly and firmly, believed it to be
her duty to obey her parents; her
heart did not know what love was"
But afterwards you married,
sister,"
Frederick started at these momen-
tus words. Lodoiska blushed deep
ly; as she replied: Il was CON-
PEELED by circumstances. 1 bear now
the name of Ochalskoi. But / know
you will readily forgive your inno-
cent sister,"
In few words she recounted the
story OF her marriage. Frederick
sympathised in secret and in silence;
but Henry's proud spirit was fired
with displeasure.
Dear sisterl" he replied. after
some minutes, "from this story, /
learn clearly that our welcome here
Is but on a precious tenure. We have
enjoyed few hours OF sweet inter-
mission from misfortune; but we
shall be necessarily again driven into
action. Tell me, is count Dolgorf
aware that the secret OF your birth is
knownt to you?"
HE knows it not. / have been
silent on the subject, for various rea-
sons"
And do you still apprehend dan
ger in declaring your secret TO him?"
"The greatest" she exclaimed
quickly.
so then, you really fear -?"
"All, my brother-for thee-for my
self-for Frederick, thy friendi"
"Then we must take up our own
cause. The strictest secrecy, how
ever. is clearly necessary. Sister, /
have but one more question TO ask.
Will you accompany me to Germany?
Are you prepared TO cast aside rank,
power. and riches, and follow the for
tunes OF your brother and your friend,
who offer nothing beyond their hearts
and hands?"
'.Oh, my brotherl" exclaimed Lodo-
ska. throwing her arms around him,
can you indeed ask il / am willing to
fulfill the most fervent wish of my
hearth"
well. then," said Henry, resolutely,
'this is the course we have to pursue
secrecy for the present, and flight
as soon as a fit opportunity shall offer.
And DOW we must part for the pres
ent, lest our protracted conversation
should excite suspicion. To-morrow's
sun may perhaps throw further light
upon our fortunes"
In Henry's decisive character. there
was the true spirit of control which
ready obedience. The
Princess yielded TO 1t, and took her
not before she be.
slowed kind embrace, and a glance
of affection upon her companions.
She passed through the door leading
10 the apartments OF the Countess.
Henry and Frederick betook them
selves to their bedrooms. In the
ante chamber Oloff awaited them.
he had been assigned to them as their
particular attendant; and in this ca
pacity he now lighted them through
he passages TO their room.
"Frie3d-honest servant OF my
'ather! wilt thou adhere as faithfully
10 the son as thou didst to the father?"
said Frederick, as they closed the
ioor.
"Sirw exclaimed Oloff, joyfully,
were it only that you are German,
md speak the language, / should be
ready to serve you'll But, permit me,
III, W Oiltl WOAu vi
Yon are standing on dangerous
,recipice here, The Count and the
Countess Dolgorf entertain far other
views than does the Princess"
"WiilhofI no longer Oloff." replied
I'VE are not blind TO the
hangers with which we are bent--and
We look to you for advice how we
pest may escape from them. You al
'eady know so much OF our history.
hat you must necessarily be well
The Princess Is the sister
" my friend, and my betrothed. She
las resolved to follow us to Germany.
Jan this be speedily and safely
lone?"
Possible, il is indeed" answered
but very difficult. Do you
upposo, il il were really easy, L would
lot have fled long since? For this
eason alone, in my old age again
ook up arms, so that L might ap-
roach the German frontier; for j
Iope 10 find an opportunity for flight.
it has been impossible: but