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"You have done right, my hero, my
own, said the girl bravely drying her
tears, "but what will become Of you, oh,
what will become Of you2 II they find
you here they will pull the house down
to get you and oh, to think Of my noble
champion being torn asunder on the
81 must escape from here" answered
the young man.
"But how, and where tor" asked
Luna.
"Help me ont Of Cracow, and I will
manage the rest. said Elchanan.
Luna thought for moment, then
called her father and her old servant.
While the father shaved Ezech, the
daughter sheared him Of his beautiful,
black, curly hair. The servant was sent
10 kill some poultry. Then they put on
the young man a faded head band, an
old working wOman's dress and large
threadbare caftan. The servant soon re-
turned with large basket, containing
several killed geese. The transformed
Ezech took this on his arm, and Luna
led him out II back way TO the street.
II was not a moment too soon. Scarcely
had no time TO kiss his sweetheart
soft, red lips and whisper fond good
! by, when there was noise that shook
the house, the front door flew open and
body Of soldiers rushed in and de-
mandcd the murderer. While the men
were searching and swearing through
the house Elchanan, the old goose wo-
man, made his way safely 10 the river,
and WAS taken across to the opposite
| shore in boat. Here he soon met a
farmers team. The farmer could not
Withstand the pleadings of tired old
woman, 80 he allowed Ezcch 10 ride with
him IN the wagon. Without further adj.
venture he finally reached the capital
city Of Warsaw, where ut some mer-
chant friends OF his father he reappeared
IN his usual attire, and on the same day
he joined the ranks Of the Polish kings
army as private.
IT was IN tine year 1866, in the stirring
times when King John Casmlr was be-
set by enemies on all sides and fought
almost simultaneously with Russians
and COssacks, Charles Y. OF Sweden
and his ally, and with Rakoc2y Of Tran
sylvania. Poland was on the brink OF
dissolution. Already the Russians, with
their Cossack confederates, had taken
Smolcnsk and wilma, and were moving
south toward Lcmbrrg. And now APP
pcarcd Charles Gustnyns Of Sweden on
the battlefield, his army and dissatisfied
nobility in open arms.
As the Swedes ncared Warsaw King
John Caslmr Withdrew into Slesia
His troops banded together in the CAPT
tai, but could only offer weak resist
aucc. Here il WAS that Elcch Elchanan
first distinguished himself. In the
ihckest Of he fight n Swedish officer
gave the order ior his troops to make II
charge. The Poles were well nigh van
pushed and thcoilcers almostfntigucd
to death were ready to surrender. The
Swcie had not time TO finish his com.
maud, fer quick IA n lightning flash
EIchauH flew ut him, tore him from hir
horse, and bore him n prisoner through
| wv 'l.' N'its llIE HUMID
When Warsaw was taken most Of the
Poles went over To the Swedish King;
and there W re- only "A few trIsty men
who under cover of night took refuge
with Ezech Echanan IN the Monastery
Of Il2rnstochuwo. Swedesand Russians
oycrran all Poland and the King had
lost his throne.
When the last awful battle was over
and Ezoch, who had fought like a lion,
all covered with blood, sank down to
rest himself, the noble Augustine
Kordezki, prior OF the order of Pauline,
approached him and, taking his hand
sad warmly:
Jew, You well deserve the name Of
Pole. May heaven reward your bravery.
A number Of the faithful soldiers
gathered at E2enstochowo and, undel
the guidance OF this great priest, prayed
for the delivery Of their beloved land
Their example was followed by others
Soon it was know throughout the Who'll,
Kingdom; and as IN answer IL
their prayers their force increased
until Mt the end OF the cventfu
year, ON the twenty-ninth dny Of De
cembcr, 1853, confederation agains
Charles of Sweden was informed and the
beloved King john was recalled. Now
I2cch WIS III part rewarded for his ser
vices. TIe was made M officer ant
called, after his native city, Cracowsky
The King took his place ut the head o
his reunited army, and with his gcneral
made Il brave stand against the enemy
~ - lrcltv moment KIM John ohtanr,
the aid Of Denmark, and the war sool
ended, though not before our new
named hero had acquired fresh glory
and when, with the tlcnty of Pragn
hostlitics ceased, he found himself com
mander Ofa regiment, brave aud beloved
by nil the army.
From position IN the field he cnmc Il
position ut court. He was spoken of IN
every household, and praise went with
his name from the lowest to tho highest.
The Queen heard of his noble service
and wanted to zee him, No one day
she sent him letter telling him
to come 10 her, that she had II
favor to grant him. According TO her
wish, EIchanan appeared before her
privately, and bowling low, sank on one
knee. The Queen, msjestically reclin-
! ing on divan, bade him rise and be-
gun "Elchanan- Cracowsky, you are n
favorite among our young women. Are
| You aware Of itp'
Elchanan blushed deeply.
GLOW modest you appcar--almost to,
modest for soldier and Polish com
mandcr You have no cnuse, continued
the Queen, "to blush ut your tri
umphs. Promise to hear me. hav,
arequest to make and favor to gran
you."
ut will be my lightest task" he re
piled "to do your every bidding"
"Thcn promise me TO do this"
willingly M soon M | hear you
hlajcStys command" answered FL
chanan.
GLOW farsighted you have become |
said the Queen. "You were not n
ON the battlefield. This is my wish
that you he christcned, and, if yol