Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-01-18
LADY LAYTON.
How an Austrian Soldier Became the Sec
Rotary Of an Adventures.
TrIu~p ssnt Tour Of the woris by Thiefin
tho Employ Of Mrs. maeksy.

Philadelphia, January l0.--A VI
emma letter 10 the Times gives the fol
lowing interesting story: For the past
fcw days the society lion OF this city
has been an Hungarian actor named
Radcsky. who gained his distinction
not an account Of his talent before the
fDotlights, but owing 10 the hair.
breadth escapes and strange yicissi-
tudes Of fortune that have hefallen
him since he last left Vienna.
In the year 1870 Radesky was
an actor who enjoyed great
popularity i'm the different
| provinces along the Danube. but tir-
| Ing OF his rowing life he entered the
arnly ~ hussar. He joined the reg
iment Of Radcsky. which was then
garrisonsd In small town named
Pardubiz, within a few miles OF this
city, He was Of rather slim build, and
owing to that fact when entering the
regiment he was jeered at by a cor
poral who was the acknowledged bully
OF the regiment. Being unacquainted
at The time with military life, Rudesky
politely informed the man that size
was not criterion of bravery.
a duel with swords WAS decided
upon, and they met. If the corporal
had imagined that he could gain an
easy victory he was greatly mistaken,
rs Radesky's stage training had famil-
iarlzed him with the use of the sword,
and his training came in good stead
on this occasion. He disarmed the
bully three times in succession and
finally gave him thrust through the
shoulder that necessitated his removal
TO the hospital, where he remained for
six weeks. After this display OF skill
our actor was molested no more, but
on the contrary, he gained the respect
and esteem Of his comrades through
several acts OF bravery, notably the
rescue Of whole family from
burning building when the
military had been called out to
assist the fircmen who were powerless.
Nothing Is more admired than bravery
in the army, and these fcats on his
part gained lsadesky the good will of
his officers, who often allowed him the
privileges generally denied 10 n soldier.
10 parade the streets in "mufti" or
citizens clothes Is strlckiy forbidden
In the Austrian army, but RadeslSy's
officers closed their eyes to this rule
when they perceived well-dressed,
wcll-bred citizen who Mt roIl-call
answered 10 the name OF Private
kudesky.
Itadesky one day got the usual leave
OF absence for forty-eight hours, and
Kidding himself of his splendid white
breasted uniform, he donned IA civil
lan's suit that was conveniently await
ing him In small house, situated
hundred yards from the barracks.
Little did he think that he had taken
on his badge of servitude for the last
time. With Il sense of relief he walked
with hurried steps toward town.
Thinking over his strange lot in life,
he was gently sauntering along the
Tabor strasse, In Vienna, when the
frightened screams of the people
around him attracted his attention.
Two horaes were dashing At head
long speed down the street
dragging after them u barouchc in
which a lady was seated. She was
screaming for some one to stop the
no SEES, who had been frightened aud
pace. The light carriage struck
against a projecting stone near the
curb, when RadeslSy came to the res
cue. Without moments hesitation
he rushed across the street lust i'm time
10 catch the horses by the head, who
checked in their mad course. reared
and plunged SO much that the brave
mans lille was for time In great
danger AZ soon ~ he WAS freed from
his dangerous position Radesky
Jumped to the carriage to where the
lady had tainted and, stepping into
the vehicle, he did all in his
power. to revive the occupant
who he preceived was beautiful
noble woman His efforts were soon
crowned with succcsa, aud the most
tender black eyes in the world beamed
| forth gratitude for their owners deliv-
erance from peril.
AS soon rs she could speak she told
her brave preserver that her name was
Lady Layton, and that she was passing
through Vienna on n tour OF the world.
she would have told more had not
Radesky swooned from the pain caused
by his Injuries.
Lady Layton Immediately drove the
now paeiiled and ohedient horses To
her hotel, where she gave orders for
Radesky's comfort. For several DAYS
he was In a bad state ~ the kick from
the horse proved To be ex-
cessively painful II not dangerous.
but these days were happy ones 10
him az he was watched over day and
night by Lady Layton. The thought
mover entered his mind of returning 10
barracks, but ii he forgot his duty the,
colonel did not, and on the fourth day
OF his accident provost guard made
its appearance AT his bedside. They
only relinquished theirobject OF bring
ing him back fettered MS n deserter
when the reason of his absence had
been explained and the doctor had
given n certificate showing that re-
noval would prove dangerous TO the
patient. Radesky acknowledged TO
Lady Layton that he was tired of mil
itary life and would give much TO be
free
The lady Immediately set about pro-
curing his discharge from the army.
she successively went To the colonel
OF his regiment, who refused 10 sane.
ton such step, and in sheer despair.
Lady Layton applied for an audience
OF the Austrian minister OF war,
through the English consul, who,
touched at her evident sorrow and
previous ill-success, granted the honor
able discharge of the soldier. She re-
turned to her prisoner with the joyful
tldtngs, and they talked over his
iuturo movements kadesky wished
TO return to his profession as an actor.
put Lady Layton proposed that he
should accompany her In her travels