Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1878-02-14

was mutual. Joyful news for you
Rasinski,' cried Henry IA they APP
preached each other "YCur sister
aud LeOna are near-they are
here,-you may embrace them in a
a very few minutes!"
My sister here?" he exclaimed,
more in dread than in Joy, looking
at Henry in amazement. Oh, Josepha,
what sight awaits you here! All,
Henry your intelligence is as bitter
as it is sweet!-and yet" he added
much moved-"what unspeakable
happiness it will be to me to see her
once more!" They proceeded to-
gether TO PauPs house, where broth
er and sister and foster daughter
met. Not long were the friends per-
mitted to be together; for soon the
stiffness Of the morning was made to
resound with the hollow crashing
thunder of cannon-shots, which
caused the windows Of the house to
rattle.
"What is that?" cried Rasinski,
springing up ready for battle.
But before the words had passed
his lips, the whole tier OF a heavy
battery was heard, shaking the
earth under their feet.
II must Co." said Rasinski. Ieso-
lutely, "we are attacked, it seemsl"
I'VE will go with you, cried Fred
erick, equally prompt. and Henry
sprang to seize his arms.
NO, not by any means!" said Ras-
inski, authoritively. you have
nothing more to fight for in this con-
test. Stay and protect those who
are dearest to you and me. Duty
calls me; you she binds to this spot. y
Rasinski answered firmly, pushing
Frederick from him.
The drums ratified with deafening
noise in the narrow streets. Wild
outcries, the firing Of cannon, and
the clangor of trumpets mingling to-
gether, created terrible din, while
soldiers and people clustered to-
gether. "If We ever have respected
my WILL" cried Rasinski, Summon
ing all his natural dignity, stay
where you arel At this moment,
yield obedience to my wish for the
last time. command you to remain !;
FAREWELL" de tore himself suddenly
away, and fastened into the street.
He did not even take time to bid
adieu TO his sister, and when she
found that he had really left them,
she stood pale, but majestically erect.
as if refusing proudly to bow her
neck ANONYMOUSLY 10 the heavy
| a n n
trembled in her eye. Mary, Leona
and Lodoiska approached her with
much sympathy; she stretched out
her hands to them, and drew them
gently near her.
Meanwhile the din of battle drew
nearer. Paul had hurried away 10
ascertain from which quarter the at
tack was made. He now returned
breat HESS and said
"a sanguinary fight is going on
before the gates. A few hours more
and the enemy must be masters Of
the townl"
Scarcely had he ceased speaking,
when the door was violently opened.
and Rasinski rushed in.
cried the Countess springing towards
him.
His forehead was bleeding; his
face was blackensd by smoke and
powder, but his eye flashed as the
lions when about to dart on his
prey.
"The most pressing dangeris over,'
he said, II watched moment to bid
you all farewell. The Russians
town. There is no longer time to
escape by flight Keep yourselves
concealed therefore, until the first
tumult has passed. Then you had
better proceed to Warsaw, sister;
there you will again hear from me.
And you my friendsl' he said turning
to Frederick and Henry, II advise
you to make your way into Prussia.
1t Is to you the nearest safe resting
place. Our roads now take different
directions. We have faithfully
endured much together.
Jaromir and Boleslaus are unhurt-
now FAREWELL"
They all hung in his embrace; he
was not ashamed OF the tears which
watered his manly face-but he re-
NAMED composed, for such was his
will.
This must come to an end" he
said, after "a solemn pause" l have
no more time to bestow on all those
dear TO me. we see each other for
the last timel FAREWELL" The next
moment he was gone.
Since the events just related, two
months had now speeded their flight.
The hurricane which had shaken to
the centre the foundations OF society,
was shorn OF its strength! The black
and heavy clouds withdrew-the
heavens again smiled more mildly
the heart was enabled once more to
put faith in merciful and benefici
: ent Providence!
Frederick and Henry with Lodois-
ka, Mary and Jeanette, had reached
Konigsberg, and had at last found in
that city a secure retreat, undistur-
bed by the terrors Of war.
During this time, their health and
physical powers, so severely taxed,
had become recruited-spirit and
body both felt the change.
The c Countess, through the medita-
ton OF Lodoiska, had obtained a
passport, and with Leona gone back
to Warsaw.
Only once did the friends hear
from the noble Rasinski. after their
return to their native land. They re-
ceived letter from the Countess
stating tn at the Count Rasinski. JAR
omir and Boleslaus had persisted in
the battle OF Leipsig.
After peace was Il eclared, Freder-
lex his sister Mary, Lodoiska and
Henry sought quiet retreat on the
peaceful farm i'm the valley OF the
beautiful Rhine, where lived a ma
ternal aunt OF Frederick's, and where
they were surrounded with the affec-
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