Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1881-08-25
would be conveyed to him. At last an idea
struck me, and l acted upon it.

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"Among my pupils in former days hao
been a niece of Prince Gortschakof. She
was beautiful creature, young, accomplished
and with heart of gold. We had become
very good friends, considering the difference
in station between Princess and music
teacher. l knew't that if l could communi
cate with her, she would assist me, but how
could communicate with her? had nc
money to bribe the jail attendant, and with.
out bribery had nothing to expect. How
ever, concluded to appeal to him, and at the
next opportunity asked him if he knew the
Princess. Yes he replied, she is visiting
the prison to day
"Visiting the PRISON. I exclaimed. DO
they, then, admit visitorsF
"'It is against the rules, said he; but
when a woman and Princess resolves to see
the prison, who can prevent her! She will
have her own way, rules or no rules"
"'Do you think she will come hereF
"'Who knows? If she wishes to come she
will come.'
"At this moment heard the voice Of a
prison official explaining that this was the
department of the suspected
"'She is here said the attendant, and at
that moment she appeared at the door, which
had not been closed.
"'Princess,' l cried, will you not save
me
"'Who are your she asked, evidently not
recognizing ME through my involuntary dis
guise of rags dirt and chains.
"'Have you forgotten your old music teach
er? Do you not know mel?
"My God is it possible? No, Professor,
l have not forgotten you, and / will help you.
What must do to procure your release
"'Tell the Swiss Consul that I, the son Of
a former President of the Swiss Republic, am
imprisoned on suspicion. He will do the
rest .......
"'I will go instantly, she said, and hurried
ly left the prison.
I'm few days was set at liberty, and
having, with the aid of friends, procured suit.
able garments, l called to thank the Princess
for her kindness. 1t was then, for the first
time, that learned the cause of my Danish
ment.
"'You owe me no thanks said she, 1T
is 1 who am the cause Of all your misfortunes.
"You, Princessp l replied, in astonish.
ment how is that possibleY
"She explained. Her uncle had had in
view her marriage with nobleman who was
highly obnoxious to her. 1t was thought
that her opposition to the alliance was due to
a preference for somebody else, and it was
finally decided that /, her music teacher,
must be the obstacle. Prince Gortschakoff,
in order to get'rid of me, procured my arrest
and deportation. She had been surprised at
my sudden disappearance and had Instituted
inquiries, but had learned nothing until quite
recently, and these only by accident. A
masked bal had been given at the residence
of a lady of high rank, and while seated in
an alcove the Princess had overheard con.
versa,ion regarding herself. She was about
to interrupt it when one of the speakers cou-
pied my name with hers, and her curiosity
overcoming her scruples, she listened. Armed
with the knowledge thus acquired she had
accused her uncle of the outrage. He admit
ted it, and defended it as matter Of necessi.
ty. She urged him to secure my pardon,
but he refused. What was the use Of so
much trouble over a music teacher? Of
course, she could do nothing, but it was the
thought of my unhappy fate that led her to
visit the prison"
"Had she really formed an attachment
for you ?" asked the writer.
"What foolish question" said the Pro.
fessor. "This is not love story. You for
get that she was Princess"