The Press., 1884-05-01
MY COUSINS DREAMS.
(FRoM THE DANISH. }

(FRoM THE DAEIsH)
 BY CARL THEODORE HANSON. Author of "[e Loup' "A Lords Daughter" '"Ihe |
 Baroness de Reidesel." etc.
 CHAPTER ". Subsequent to that night two years elapsed, during which Paul fought like hero, was decorated with marks of dlstlnc- tion, and prospered generally. He par ticipated in the battle of Dyppel was en- gagged in the street massacre in Holding, where they fought breast to breast the most bloody engagements the annals ot that war can disclose he stormed the fortl- ticatiens outside of Frederit.a; pursued the fugitives to Lillestrand, aad appeared the day following each of these battles without scratch or mark on his person..
 "I will tell you why always escape 1n- jury" he once said to me 'Supposing you are the enemy, I Paul, then I take this stick and attack you so violently that you have no opportunity to return the blows, but will either be compelled to re- treat or remain on the field. That is the whole secret, and that is precisely the way we manage in battle.''
 In the early summer of 1850, Paul was one day ordered out with an execution to neighboring estate, where the main army at that time was encamped. The reason was this: Accordingly, as our troops ad ! vanced, the stewards of the ne!ghboring estates were ordered to produce certain number of teams for two days service. In l the case of noble estates, this order was directed to the deputy of the district to which the estate belonged, regard being had to all requisite legal formalities. Tf r,r,yiciopc fodder. o,. oxy uoc mad ed, a like order was issued, and the several townships delivered their respective shares at the designated place of delivery and received a discharge. Not seldom, how ever, the lords of manors and owners of the larger estates neglected to obey these orders the stewards absconded deputies did not confess the receipt of orders; and thus it was, that neither teams nor pro- visions seemed at times to be forthcoming
 In case the army remained for some time encamped at one place, execution troops were in such cases sent out that is, small attachments of 25 or 50 men, with orders to compel the ordered provisions, &c., to be produced, and in certain cases to escort the delinquents to military headquarters. On such mission it was that Paul one early morning departed from camp with 8 detachment of his regiment. Two of the l liver the ordered materials, and, as like breach had occurred two years previous, Paul received orders to possess himself of the deputy's person and return with him to headquarters. Such expeditions are usually regarded by soldiers as feasts, where provisions and wine will be plenti- full, and, as 1t also causes break in the dull routine of camp life, they hail such opportunities with joy.
 Neither of these points, however, were considered by Paul. He knew that the village of Ackebol was situated but one mile from the manor of Erlenan that is, from Helena, from his dreams and long ings,-his beautiful, charming goddess He had given the matter due considera tion the previous evening, wherefor he hao succeeded in receiving command of the expedition.
 The distance intervening between camp and their destination was passed over witt singing and chatting. It was not yet sev en o'clock when an important part O. Paul's mission was unexpectedly com pleted. Along the road they were passing long row of farm wagons appeared loaded with the ordered provisions.
 On the foremost one sat the steward who, on beholding the officer, alighted . and with a profusion of excuses made known the reason of his delayed deliver, n of the goods. With regard to the deputy whom Paul had orders to escort to head quarters, the steward informed that h. had been dead several years, and that hi business had since been transacted by tn lord of Erlenau.
 This was all Paul had desire to know and even more than he expected. H parted very politely with the steward. '~- mitting him to proceed to car- re F himself proceeded to the zip, as D according to the far~- manor. Whlcl lo1TIeo Tbo l:s.t q .AD = farther on.
 l. lv -4Vt!e body of troops marched rapit ,y onward; the singing ceased, and tn mes were ordered, as the white boundar B posts denoted their approach nearer tn manor; long alley appeared, with willo and blooming cherry trees on either side at the head of which was seen the lordl residence Erlenau.
 We will march up quietly" instructe Fanl, as the men halted for the last time
 Bless us How you look, you old ras calls As dusty and soiled as though yo had Just come out of battle Straighte up trltie !! What do you imagine tn good people will think of us? They wh nave had the dressy Prussians in quarte A>o OI LuIDul6nC6 We will enter as it becomes soldiers. Yor David, blow the finest tune you can thin of. Form in line! Arms in position march p
 The soldiers marched up, six and six straight and orderly as if on parade Pat strelled ahead with huge cavalry cutlas in his hand. His eyes sought the vii dows above, but he discovered nothing David blew, and from out the servants quarter emerged numerous curious faces An old gray haired butler stood on tn Itopmost step he wore swallow-tal coal long and shiny boots, with tassel at eac knee, and, cap in hand, he bowed in a directions as the soldiers marched up.
 Paul commanded halt, and turning t the butler, demanded
 "Who is the owner of this estate ?"
 "Hr. Kammerherre, Greve ven Platow. (Mr. Chamberlain, the Count von Platow replied the butler, very politely. lt Exactly. The Count von Platow is tn u deputy for this district, believe?'' z "No; the deputy died some time age n But the Kanamaerherve has assumed th : office of deputy during the war;" the but 2 e Ter lovingly replied.
 "very good! The count resides here, 7 suppose? ?"
 e ''No; only his daughter, the countess the count is absent at present" HDeci6edlv inoonvon;ont, nba,, ,,