Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-01-17

now, indeed, experience has rendered
that love cold and formal. And now,
brother, / throw myself upon you fol
advice. Your firm decision and man
ly arm must direct me amid these
doubts and difficulties"
As she said this, she took his hand
and looked mp into his face with an
earnest and imploring gaze.
"Thou art right, sister," he answer
ed;-"noble alike in thy womanly
patience and in thine all-forgiving
heart. We must fyl" he added, de-
cisively; Il urge thee to that course
and will take all the responsibility
upon myself. You must accompany
us, sister,-it is necessary and this
step must be taken, let what will fol-
| low"
Yes, I believe he is right said
Frederick, approaching the object OF
his heart. In this case, the authori-
ty of the brother is superior to any
that can detain you here"
"Confide in me-" said Henry, @break
the letters which forged half by love,
half by power, hinders the free de-
cision of thy WILL"
well thus it shall it be-" she said
after some moments of internal con-
fiict obey thee, my brother!"
"And Instantly" interrupted Henry
"for every minutes delay is pregnant
with danger"
"And whittier do you intend to fly?'
asked Lodoiska.
| @To SmOleskOn
@Tuen will readily go along with
you. Wilhof will find US sleigh.
I'VE expect him every moment, be-
cause he engaged to conduct me al
midnight to the window" answered
Henry. But what is that noise
Harkl the crack OF whips and sound
Of bells, quite distinctl"
Lodoiska grew pale.
"A sleigh is driving up to the gate
Of the CASTLE"
1t is my fatherl"
whether he be there or not" ex-
claimed Henry, now is the moment
for flight. Hasten back to thy room
sister, before the arrival OF the
sleigh shall awake the people In the
house. As soon as all be quiet again
/ will be under thy window"
He made her haste away. She
glided with hasty steps down the
long corridor. Scarcely had she van
ished when the approaching sleigh
stopped before the gate OF the castle
| and so loud and vehement the knock
ing, that it could not be doubted the
proprietor himself was demanding
admitrance.
The gate opened, Henry listened
through the half open door. Two
men came up the stairs. but q con-
fused noise Of voices led to the con-
lecture. that others who had arrived
remained below. Now Henry recog-
Missed the valet, who with a grandole
in his hand lighted gentleman close
" enveloped in furs, whom Frederick
declared to be the Count. He took
his way to the apartments OF the
Countess. Again, all became silent,
not a sound was TO be heard.
Henry and Frederick waited about
half an hour in anxious expectation
Then a gentle knock was heard at
the door, it was Willhof. The intelli-
gent old man had already OWNED al
most the whole particulars OF the
matter. He was Of opinion that Tor
this night there was nothing more to
be attempted, without rendering the
situation of affairs more perilous than
at present. Under this view, he I'M
dertook to throw a note from Henry
into the window Of the Princess, max
ing her acquainted with the resolu-
ton at which they had arrived.
Having successfully accomplished
this object, he returned to make his
report, and engaged to watch every
movement and give timely notice OF
all that should happen.
The night was passed by all parties
in state of feverish excitement, and
sleep was perpetua.ly disturbed by
so many sources OF uneasiness.
The interview between the Count
and Countess was OF such a nature,
that the Count resolved upon lmme-
| date action. His first visit in the
morning, was to Henry and Frederick
whom he welcomed as guests to his
house.
With the experience OF a courtier
he played the obliging host, without
betraying the remotest clue to his
insincerty. Frederick and Henry
assumed the same mark in return
and pretended to yield him their
most open and generous confidence
while cautiously concealing their In
ward sentiments, The Count soon
retired for the purpose OF paying
Lodoiska a morning visit When
alone, Henry exclaimed: "A trap Is
baited to allure its victim. Do not
roses conceal thorns? Frederick,
this smiling courtesy OF Dolgorof Is
to my mind more foreboding to US
than IL he stood before Us with a
drawn sword! His hasty arrival by
night Is not an accident; IL the means
OF escape were now open 1t would be
far more prudent to take our instant
departure than to remain here anoth-
er hour. We're it not for my sister
you and / should leave this accursed
place before the next hour strikesl'
Willhof entered, interrupting their
discourse. He announced Breakfast
awaiting. They descended to the
saloon. Here they waited alone tor
some minutes when Dolgorof made
his appearance. He was as courteous
as before, invited them to be seated,
and himself offered them viands.
"Our ladies'" he said rise somewhat
late. I'VE shall probably not see
them before dinner. The
Countess was yesterday a little
indisposed, and this circumstance de-
prived the Princess OF the pleasure
of performing the duties OF hostess
to you. 1 think they will to-day
make up for their former neglect"
During the repast the Count
scrutinized Henry's features with a
view to confirm or invalidate the
truth OF his suposition. But here he
was at fault. 1t happened that Hen
ry resembled mainly his father, and
Lodoiska her mother-between them
there existed rather a contrast than a
resemblance. and vet there were