Daily Kennebec journal., 1881-08-31
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All For Loving A Princess.
Why A SWISS PROFESSOR WAS SENT A. Az
EXILE 10 SIBERIA
(Con,inueo from Yesterday. J

lContnrea from Yesterday
Il shall never forget the day arrived
in St. Petersburg. 1t was still winter,
and I was penniless, hungry and in rags
hut was happy. had formed the in
iention of presenting myself at the Swiss
Consulate and claiming the protection Of
the Swiss Government I was On my
way thither when / was accosted by two
policemen. Not satisfied with my replies
to their questions, they arrested me. An
attempt had been made the day before to
assassinate a high Official, and all sus-
picious characters were being taken into
custody. What there was in my appear
ance to excite suspicion / know not, for
there were thousands in St. Petersburg
as ragged and dirty a. I. The thought of
returning to prison, perhaps to Siberia.
maddened me, / resisted, but was over
powered, and in few minutes was once
more in dungeon. For a time / gave
way to despair. fancied myself again in
the mines. dying lingering death. The
thought was SO terrible that had ! not
been chained to the floor | should have
eontrived TO kill myself
II had been in prison five days, and had
had time for reflection. ] was convinced
that nobody had recognized me. and that
my arrest had no connection whatever
with nv escape from Siberia. This gave
me hope and with hope came the deter
mination to make another effort for liber
ty. should have appealed 10 the Swiss
Consul. but | knew that no message
might dictate or write would be conveyed
him. At last an idea struck me, ami ! ac-
ted upon il.
Among my pupils in former days had
been niece Of Prince Gorfschakof. She
was beautiful creature. young. accom-
plished and with a heart of gold. We
had become very good friends. consider
ing the difference between Princess and
music teacher. | knew that If ! could
communicate with her she would assist
me. but how could | communicate with
her? | had no money to bribe the Jail at
tendant, and without bribery had moth
ing to expect However, | concluded to
appeal to him, and the next opportunity |
asked him II he knew the Princess. Yes,
he replied. she is visiting the prison to-
day
Visiting the prison. | exclaimed
do they, then, admit visitors
".It is against the rules. said he; but
when woman and Princess resolves TO see
the prison. who can prevent herp She will
have her own way, rules or no rules
"l'Do you think she will come here? p
"'Who knows? If she wishes to come
she will come
AT this moment heard the voice of n
prison official explaining that this was the
department of the suspected
'.'She is here said the attendant, and
mt that moment she appeared at the door,
which had not been closed.
"'Princess, | cried, will you not save
mep'
".Who are you? she asked. evidently
not recognizing me through NV involun-
tary disguise of rags. dirt and chains.
"'lIave you forgotten your old music
teacher? DO you not know me?'
"My God, is it possible No. Pro-
fessor, | have not forgotten you. and | will
help you. What must | do to procure
your release''
".Tell the Swiss Consul that I. the son
of former President of the Swiss repub-
lie. am imprisoned on suspicion. lie will
do the rest
'''I will go to him instantly. she said
and hurriedly left the prison.
''In few days was set at liberty, and
having. with the aid Of friends. procured
suitable garments. called to thank the
Princess for her Kindness. twas then.
for the first time. that | learned the cause
of my banshment.
"'You owe me no thanks, said she. 1t
is who am the cause of all your misfor
tunes.
"'You. Princess ~ replied. in astonish-
ment; how is that possibleP
She explained. Her uncle bad had in
view her marriage with nobleman who
was highly obnoxious to her. IL was
thought that her opposition to the alliance
was due to preference tor somebody
else, and il 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 ms sudden dis
appearance and had instituted inquiries.
hut had learned nothing until quite re-
Gently, and these only by accident. A
masked ball had been given at the resi-
dence of lady Of high rank and while
seated in an alcovc the Princess had over
heard n conversation regarding herself.
She was about to interrupt it when one of
the speakers coupled my name with her.
and her curiosity overcoming her scru-
Piles, she listened. Armed with the
knowledge thus acquired she had accused
her uncle of the outrage: lie admitted it,
and defended il AS matter of necessity.
She urged him to secure my pardon. but
he refused What was the use OF so much
trouble over 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
Professor This is not love story.
You forget that she was Princess"