Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-01-10
Eodoiska
The Russian Counts Daughter.
d Y FRED LANG.
CHAPTER XIX.

LOdOiska took the ring out or his
hand. As she examined it, compar-
ing it with her own, her eye grew
dim. Trembling, she sunk down up
on her knees, folded her hands and
lifting her eyes to heaven implored
its mercy. She held the rings avert
ed from her sight, and turned her
eyes aside, in fearful anticipation of
the story they had to announce.
Then, again pressing both vehement
ly to her breast as though they were
the most precious of earthly posses
sions, to lose which would be to lose
life, and more than life. Again with
q sudden resolution, she fixed an intent
gaze upon them. She trembled, her
bosom heaved, the deep blush Of the
rose was upon her cheeks. Anon she
grew pale as the snow. The rings
fell from her hand, she stretched out
her arms towards Henry, her lips
moved, but the agitation OF her breast
suppressed every sound; yet anxiety
at length found an utterance
Brother! Brother!" she exclaimed,
and fell swooning into Henry's ex-
tended arms. He held the lovely
lady fondly pressed to his bosom;
but his impaired strength almost
failed him, tears fell fast and frequent
from his eyes, and believed the head
of her whom he clasped i'm innocent
Inconsistencies to his heart.
Frederick hurried to his assistance,
and together they gently deposited
her on the couch, whereon Henry
himself few minutes previous had
been awakened to life. She soon
breathed freely and happily.
is it then truef"
~Yes, yes, thou art indeed my
brotherl There is voice within
which does net deceive me. / do
indeed recognize thee. have now a
heart that / can call my own upon
this earth, breast that does not
rudely repulse me when there / seek
repose. Is it not true then, my broth
err? Thou wilt not again forsake me?"
@Forsake thee!' said Henry, kiss
ing the fair brow OF the trembling
young lady. Even as the plant in
the dark valley looks for the light OF
heaven, so have looked and longer
for thee, my sister. For the first
time in life, see this beautiful world
glorified in all its rosy splendorl No.
nothing shall again part us mot even
death itself, for, in the self same hour
in which he tears thee from my arms,
/ will follow thee beyond the pre-
cincts Of the grave"
The sound of voices and footsteps
were heard in the corridor.
who comes?" said Henry, sudden
ly starting up. ~Who comes? Whom
have to fear or to fly trom?"
Here, every onel" exclaimed Lo-
doiska- Here every one is to be
dreaded as an insidiuous enemy to
all pure and secluded happiness.
Let no sound OF the voice betray us;
IL is the first demand OF thy sister;
ah do not let it 60 unheededl"
Oloff. two servants, and Lodoiska's
maid came in, the latter accosted
her mistress. telling her that the
Countess Dolgorof desired her pres
ence.
Il will go this moment" replied
Lodoiska, turning TO Henry and
Frederick: i'm an hour at farthest
supper will be served when, will see
you again"
Henry and Frederick bowed In
silence, and Lodoiska left the room.
we came with supply OF cloth
ing" said Oloff ~The Princess has
directed the wardrobe OF the late
Prince to be opened, that you may
make all the necessary changes.
Henry and Frederick readily COM
piled, and We're soon arraved in the
Princes best. which fitted them ad-
mirabIy. While they were dressing,
they for the first time enjoyed an
opportunity OF relating their adven-
lures during their separation.
Both were now dressed, they de-
scended to the saloon, which Oloff
had indicated to them as the dining
hall. IL was lighted by a hugh fam
ing fire, that had been kindIed for
the occasion. The tables with COW
ers for four persons stood near the
fire.
Make yourselves at ease, gentle
men, said Olon, Il will now an
nounce to the Princess that you are
waiting here"
He went out. Now Frederick and
Henry were alone. Looking at each
other a moment or two, they fell into
an embrace, which was not the less
sincere "a il was silent.
Frederick" said Henry at last "if
we only remember where We awoke
this morning and reflect upon where
we shall slumber this night, thnn
shall begin to believe. like good
child in miracles and angelsl'
AN angel indeed it is who works
these mysteries" replied Frederick
with deep feeling. His protecting
wing was extended over us-bis care
ful hand led US back out OF the dark
region OF death. The greatest marvel
remains, he seems to have assumed a
visible form"
The door from the inner apart
ment opened and Lodoiska walked
In. -
-Sisterl" said Henry, cautiously
observing that she came alone.
Sister, yet once again must L greet
thee by that sweet name"
~BrOtherl' she calculated, stepping
towards him, with the
smile OF an angel upon her lips. She
laid her head upon his bosom, while
he cast his arms around her, and
kissed her fore head.
-Brother!- Sister, what sounds
can be sweeter? Brother, Sister"
And f,-iendl" added Henry, out OF
the fullness of his feelings, seiziDg
the abashed Frederick by the hand.
g See, my sister, this man vas the clear
star OF my night OF life, until thy
beauteous sunlight rose upon me; he
will not be distinguished and grow
pale as the faithless stars OF the firm
ament; for never did a cloud conceal
him; and the more dismal the night
the more friendly did he shine upon
me. Oh, / wish that he was thy |
brother. then hadst thou found one |
better than myself!'
~Ohl 1 knew our friend before you |
met with himl" replied Lodoiska-
my heart is Indebted to him deeply |