Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1882-10-20

whose name was Boris He glanced at
its contents, and then began to roar like
bull and to smash the ,1ooking-glasses
and tables. Tho attendants who were
present.iell on their knees and prayed
to the Virgin TO avert the coming storm,
while those who could, rushed from the
palace.
"The Prince, raying like a maniac,
rushed up TO the chamber of the Prin-
cess Natalie, his wife, who was lying on
her couch i'll and in great suffering, and
poured upon her torrent of abuse; ac-
cusing her of having connived at the
marriage OF their son to low-born
maiden. In his fury he dragged her
from her sick bed and hurled her out Of
the room. Finding that she made no
resistance, he rushed on to spend the
rest of his indignation on the first un-
fortunate servant he might encounter.
mot until he was out of tho castle
did the Princess maids venture 10 her
assistance. Areena, her chief attendant,
lifted her from the floor where her cruel
husband had flung her, and laid her on
her couch. But in q moment, MS she
looked at the pale face before her, she
saw that her mistress was dying.S
go my lady! o my beloved mis-
tressn she cried; what shall 1 do with
out youp Oh, don't die Don't desert
your faithful slaver and Areena wrung
her hands and sobbed aloud.
1.-The Princess opened her eyes and
gazed around. Becoming conscious of
the grief of her faithful servant, she put
out her hand and drew her towards her
and whispered:
'Areena, am dying. but it was not
his fault. Tell him SO If he should be
shocked at my death. He cannot help
his temper. o Jesus, forgive him and
forgive me, thy erring servant. Arena,
give my dying blessing to Boris and to
his young wife, Oh that could see his
face! 4
"'Pray, Arena, pray for met she
murmurod, then closed her eyes and lay
very still, while her breast heaved with
pain. After long pause, she opened
her eyes and whispered: Give my love
to my dear Prince. FAREWELL!
Next morning the lovely Princess
Natalie was found dead by her husband
No ono had dared to tell him of her
death. l think she must have died of
grief at her som $ marriage" added the
guide. He seemed to be trying to salts
fy any lurking doubt in his mind as to
the real cause of her sudden death.
"A year or more after the Princess
Natalie's death, the Prince received
another letter from his son telling him
| that he was going to bring his bride
home for visit. The Prince called the
head butler and said:
| 2 {" tBorkba' las he called his son for
shorty will arrive here tomorrow,
bringing his low-born bride with him.
Now mark my orders. No one must
take off his hat to them Let every one
who meets. them bark like dogs in their
| faces.
80 When they reach the palace let
no one unharness their horses, SO that,
as soon as l have given them both a
sound whipping, they may start off
again without delay 'l e. AGE
1.-The Princes instructions were all
carried out. Prince Boris and his bride
suffered every ind gnity that could be
thought of. A hundred and fifty village
boys. In obedience to orders, greeted
them at tire entrance to the village with
outstretched tongues and derisive shouts.
The pretty face and gentle demeanor of
the lovely young bride produced not the
slightest effect on the serfs, who seemed
to take pleasure in thus humiliatine
b their superiors.
loved their young Prince looked on with
grief in their hearts. But they did moi
dare even to smile n welcome home to
the heir of all Zaboria. go.
Meanwhile, at the main entrance OF
the mansion stood Prince Alexis. with Q
whip in his hand; his fierce eyes burn.
ing like those of wolf, his hand shak-
ing, and his whole body trembling will
rage. Fl a4a
"The carriage approached the mair
entrance. AS Boris with uncovered
head assisted his young wife to alight
the Prince rushed furiously upon them
The bride raised her sweet blue eyes tc
his face. The Prince looked at her
then paused. In moment his counte.
nance charged. He looked surprised
then smiled and held out his hand.
The son threw himself Mt his father.
, feet, and the young wife would have
done the same, but the Prince took hel
in his arms and embraced her., HI
: complimented her on her wonderful
beauty, forgave Boris on the spot, ant
, ordered a grand feast in honor of thu
, newly-arrived guests.
"For a long time all was Joy ant
peace at the castle, There was an enc
to hunting and wild midn. hit revelries
There was very little fogl ing, and tn,
, Prince seemed different man
"This change was the work of tn,
gentle Princess Varvara. No father,
she would say whenever she saw he wa
, going into one of his old fits of rage
No, no; this is not right and h,
l generally would become calm and rea
:, sonable. eIts ...
- In the course of a year grandson
was born to Prince Alexis, and his 10,
) knew no bounds. When the child wa
l old enough, he used often to be seel
carrying it about the palace, and put
, ting it to sleep, by singing snatches O
nursery-rhymes. At its christening, h
D gave great feast and liberated tw
Z hundred slaves to please his daughter
| in-law.
"But the babe sickened and died
. The grandfather was overcome with sol
] row. He refused to eat or drink, an
t would not be comforted, and the be
4 reayed mother put aside her own griC
to try to comfort him. -.
"Very shortly after this. the youn
8 Prince was called back to Moscow
take up his military post. Varvar
Q would have accompanied him, but he
u father-in-law was so moody and discor
Q solate, and entreated her so earnestl
n not to desert him. that Boris, realizm
Z fully her great influence over her fail
o er, persuaded her to remain for the tim
v being.
"The morning of Prince Boris d,
r parture was gloomy one to his youn
i wife. She mourned the absence of he
r beloved husband, while she stroye /
Y perform her duties towards her fathe
Q in-law.
y "But Satan must have grown wear
j. of the Princes good behavior, for
Q once the old man fell back into his ol
ways. In vain the Princess wept an
n entreated him not to indulge in his TO
70 mer habits. His old boon companion
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