The Press., 1884-04-17
CHAPTER II.

CHAPTER II.
 The scene described in our last chapte occurred in March, 1848, that memorable month, when revolutionary earthquak' shook all Europe.
 The several regents, who, during th' previous long term of peace, had come t' regard the states as institutions of sup port for themselves and their families trembled, released or absconded from thei thrones. Frederick William appeared ol balcony at Potsdam, in tears, beseech ing his people for mercy; Louis Philippe escaped to England, while King Ludwig O Bavaria fled to Lola Montez.
 In Denmark, also, people did not escape the effects of these revolutionary move ments. On the 24th of March Sleswicl and Holstein were declared an independen state, and confederate government was established. The news of the secession fell like clap of thunder on the capital up to the very latest It had been hoped that peaceable termination of the diff culties would result. But it was more as tonishing to ascertain that this act sur prised even the people of Sleswlck-Hol stein. The revolution was csrred on, not as the will of the people, not as struggls between the people and regent, agains despotism and oppression 1t was revo lution of jurists and journalists, who spake for the benefit of prelates and the nobility by whom they were supported. Yet, this revolution could not have been kept so SC cret nor eliminated in such haste, had not the example been set by other states.
 The people revolutionlzed thoughout Europe they were nerved by the excite ment surrounding them, and thought the time had come when German union could be realized, sentiment bred by the stu dents since 1914.
 To this might be added the condition ol the government, its eight years of neutral lty, that is, it's weakness ill view of the disunited parties. All these several ele, ments encouraged action ; the gentry sang songs of liberty, ladies sewed cockades, everybody wished to act part in the great drama being prepared by the different nations and as insurrection was nearest at hand, the people revolted, elected an Independent government, making Prince Frederick of Augustenborg executive, and armed themselves to meet the Danes.
 As soon as it was ascertained at the cap ital what was taking place, several reg iments were equipped and forwarded te Holding. Among these was the regiment to which Paul belonged Nearly two weeks had now elapsed since his first meet ing with the countess. During this period the thought of her had occupied the major portion of his time.
 He derived both his happiness and mis. cry from this meeting as the sun causes the dew drop to glisten but also evaporates its moisture. He had sought the countess in every possible place where he could hope to find her in the park, in the streets nearest the castle, in the windows at Anna lienborg, but in-vain.
 Once more he succeeded in obtaining 8 post in the castle, but the countess con tinued invisible. Imagine his joy, there fore, when, on the eve of his departure, his efforts were crowned with success he saw her in the theater, in the vicinity of the court ladies department, at that time va cant as a token of respect to the deceased king. It would be difficult to describe the state of his feelings that night those who dwell outside of passionate influence could not comprehend them. For how can we understand tear, not knowing it's origin or blaze, not having felt it's warmth
 In the multitude of people which sur rounded him., the lights, beaming eyes
 
 peared only to be present. It required { strong effort to appear unconcerned, an( to subdue the heavy pulsation of his heart which beat violently by reason of the ex cessive happiness he experience d.
 Unobservtd q he retired to nook in the theater and surrendered himself to media tion. He saw and heard but her and the music; as music and love are but two nf fla 41u/ sisters who interchangeably seek to lenG charms to each other they draw us near CT to God and the infinite towards whicl we all aim. He scarcely noticed the drop ping of the curtain at the close of the frs act, as he muttered to himself "Thert Is yet three acts remaining"
 The feeting moments of such an even ing often creates recollections to be car ried through long future, fountain, ot which we Subsequently drink GODS olatiol and strength to suffer and endure. Fortu nate moments When a single glance O the eye, whispered word quiver of the lip, an almost unnotieeable lowing of { woman's head is sufficient to occasion z glorious happiness, we know not why ar admiration, we are unable to explain its cause tears, we know not their origin.
 How Paul's eyes gleamed as he dlscov cred that petit, pale face, the beauty oi which that evening appeared to him in. comprehensible each fieeting state of his mind gave her a new appearance, chang. ing countenance, sweet and lady-like, over which dwelt 8 harmony, mark of refine ment and nobility all of which were mere ly so many snares to inveigle his heart. In the light of glowing admiration in which he beheld her, adorned with numerous imaginary perfeetions, she had become the symbol and center of all his wishes. Thus it is, that love is frequently more chimerical than real.
 To him there was something new and in- applicable in this feeling an enchant- ment and happiness, to which he offered himself wholly and unqualified, and upon the continuation of which he confidently relied. Fhe strength of P yoHng person s hope, 1t is said, is the measure of his love.
 If their eyes met on this occasion, did she recognize him? Did she receive one of those glaness which contain 9 salute, a token of love, a message between two souls, which in the midst of multitude. live their incomprehensible existence? We cannot say he has never revealed 1t to anyone it remained 8 secret between him and heF, or rather, between him and the grave only this is certain, the following day Paul departed with his 'ragiment from for Koldlng.
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 On Sunday, the 9th of April, the en- at Baw took place. Paul was present, saa with his regiment partook in tbe batfla tixEas ;t lack of confidence in