Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-01-03


hut. Upon a couch Frederick saw
the Countess Dolgorof, whose feat
ures he recognised instantly, although
sickness and sorrow had somewhat
disfigured them.
She welcomed him in a cold formal
manner, and in naughty tone, and
look, that visibly pcrpleXed him.
Yet she expressed her thanks to him
for the favor rendered them, and was
glad that an opportunity presented
itself of recompensing him for the
service rendered them in Italy, and
ended by saying that she felt herself
too weak to explain at present, that
he was to accompany them to their
hunting chateau some distance of
that they could not leave before
evening. In the meantime he would
be provided with everything he re-
quired, She then signified that he
might withdraw. Lodoiska accom-
panied him outside the hut where in
a few minutes he informed her of the
warning he received of her in Mos
cow.
$50 you recognized me by my to-
while slight flush oyerspread her
features.
Gould 1 ever forget" replied he.
"And 1 also cannot forget the few
hours Of happiness we once passed
together. Oh! why did you leave us
so soon-so abruptly?"
"Do you imagine 1t to have been
NV choice?" exclaimed Frederick
"Oh, no! do me not that injusticel-
an evil genius parted US. He led my
steps astray. Too late I must have
reached the banks Of the Rhone."
Lodoiska went on TO tell that haste
was necessary, that they crossed
the river and Immediately
entered on a perilous road through
the mountains. But, said she, Il
endeavored by soome token to tell
the direction we had taken"
"Oh, 1 found it," said Frederick.
~Yet it was after a long night OF
hopeless anxiety and watchfulness.
1 shall never forget the moment
when saw this ribbon, blowing as a
rose among the branches. Even to
this hour bear it next my heart.
Here it isl"
Lodoiska endeavored in vain to
control her too apparent emotion.
Frederick then told how he thought
himself on the same path, that he
crossed the st. Gothard, continually
searching fer her, until he read that
inauspicious paper in Germany.
did then my last farewell find
you after all?" asked Lodoiska, not
without smile Of intentional salts
faction.
They were here interrupted by the
appearance OF Father Gregorius,
who came from the forest. He adj
vanced to Lodoiska and said: II
salute thee my daughter addressing
her in the Russian language. at the
same time asking her who this
stranger was.
Lodoiska answered him in the
same language, she spoke with a
warm zeal, whereup0n Gregorius
held out his right hand to his guest.
in token of kind and fatherly recep-
ton Of him. SalUei SIS Felir, Qttons-
odo missiles eropta,us!"
Frederick had not hitherto been
aware that he stood in the presence
OF a servant of the Lord. He was not
little rejoiced at discovering the
means Of Ineligible communication,
and he promptly replied:
@lSalue, mi Pater! Eramimo gratias
tibi ago sdiUdt0ri Uitde mea! Sis
felir q,tomodo be1aigm,ts es."
Lodoiska now took leave OF Fred
l. Il .<.I- 90 lAr at hAr-
He himself followed the venerable
priest, who led him to a second hut.
before which there blazcd a large
fire. With unfeigned thanks he ac-
cepted the meal which the old man
offered him. While he consumed the
simple but nourishing food. Oloff
also arrived, and, at the benevolent
invitation OF the old man sat down
beside them. This offered Frederick
the first opportunity of inquiring
after his father, and responding TO
the inquiries OF Oloff OF his mother.
1t was a melancholy truth, indeed
that both were under the necessity OF
speaking Of the departed, but the
tender "reminiscences called up by
their conversation, were tinged with
something Of pleasure, as well as
pain
Only one care-one grief-lay upon
Frederick's breast-Henry's fate
1t was almost night when Frederick
again heard anything from Lodoiska.
Although he was well pleased to find
himself in the society OF the worthy
clergyman who had furnished him
with warm furs-although be had
heard many interesting particulars
from Oloff, which deeply moved his
feelings; yet his heart beat with rest
less anxiety for the objecr OF his
thoughts, and he feared every mo-
ment some accident might deprive
him of the expected reunion
AT length message was delivered
from her desiring him to prepare for
departure. Gregorius and Oioff ac-
companied him to the hut. where
stood the sledge, to which tn. horses
were already attached. The two
ladies came forth closely enveloped
in furs and wells. Passing by Fred
eIipk the Countess saluted him with
a slight inclination of her head.
Lodoiska stretched out her hand and
said:
in few hours we shall have
reached the place of rest: where you
will be taken care of for the present"
The ladies were assisted into the
sledge and he swung himself up into
the fore-seat. where Oloff reins in
hand, took his place by his side.
Two servants on horseback rode on
before.
They all babe Gregorius farewell.
Frederick pressed his hand with the
warmest gratitude. The sIedge was
soon in motion, and dashed away
with rapidity.
Their way lay through the midst OF
a dense forest. 1t was dark indeed,
and the sky was dull and gloomy;
still they were enabled to trace their
path on the snow. Silence reigned
everywhere. Tho rustling OF the
sleigh, and the hard breathing OF the