The morning call., 1890-06-29

your husband Is Innocent? Count MoskI as
sures me that they have never ceased TO perse-
cute and torment him in my name. Now l give
you my word as n monarch that no complaint
against MIN has ever fallen from my lips. l
have never even mentioned your husbands
name. The Emperor OF all the Russids pun
ishes, but he Is not in the habit Of taking re-
venge."
Jana folded her hands
'Your Majesty, we have never lost confidence
10 the justice of our most gracious master, and
This hope alone has sustained US as 1t has not
deceived US"
That was all very right" said Nicholas.
Count Vladimir Lanln-"
Jana once more threw herself at the EmperOr's
feet, for she knew that the use OF this title by
the Gar was equivalent 10 an absolute pardon.
count Vladimir Lanln Is at our command
herewith restored TO his rank and lille. We ask
you Countess, to encourage him TO re-eBier our
service, and We shall try to make amrDds for the
injustice by which he has been vlcIimlzed.
AT the same time we appoint him Chamb er-
lain AT our court. The Empress, 10 give n evil
deBce Of our high esteem OF yourself, has ex-
pressed wish TO have you among those nearest
her person. VIII you, Countess, accept the place
Of lady Of honor, which she offers"
jana answered ~ some confusion:
Most cheerfully, your Majesty. First, how
. First" said Nicholas, smiling. 'you wish TO
return TO Siberia, don't you? know your heart
TOO we'll TO doubt that for momeut."
d" l. is so, your Majesty. My husband is still
an exile, and before he receives the new. of his
pardon"
ave have anticipated your wishes and pre-
pared for it, besides selecting good escort for
you. Count Lanln, pray. you aud dear Count
MOski, come here"
Both the Generals advanced step.
"Dear MOskl," said Nicholas. You will not
take It amlss, ] hope, If | send you this lime in
company OF an inspector-general OF my own Sc
" Your Majesty knows how gratefully accept
VII tever my most gracious master IS disposed 10
do for me-"
This is not TO be a reylsor," continued tile
Gar, smiling at his Jest, "of the Government
affairs in East Siberia, bur an inspector. who Will
keep his eye on the Governor General"
HAS your Majesty received more denuncla-
lions against me ?''
"Yesi Count Orloff brought me yesterday a
whole Tile OF them. They have given us much
pleasure. You evidently not popular there,
On the other hand, you have warm friends here.
even II you viii only count upon Count orof
aud myself"
:" Know that well, your Majesty"
q" You will at once investigate Schelm's con-
duct AS he Is, however, your personal enemy
shall not trust your severity and as an exam
pie must be made, II IS my will that II guilty, lie
shall be properly punished. / leave the drec-
tlon Of The AFFAIR TO you, dear Lanin. Both Of
Won Will accompany The Countess and ,efuru
with her aud her husband as soon as you can.
As to Schelm, give you full power. Judge him
yourselves. II he has slnned only from e1ces-
siye zeal, be Will remain in Siberia as an exile.
II he has committed a crime or done IL on
purpose, you VIII send him back here
and Will punish him myself. and this In way
to make an example OF him. But do hot want
the people OF Siberia to witness the downfall and
the punishment of their superior. Principle
hrst Of all Countess. do you accept the es-
eort?
Jana raised her beautiful eyes. in which tears
OF gratitude and deep emotion were shining Ike
pearls.
a. Your Majesty swear we have always
been loyal subjects OF our most gracious lord aud
master, but our loyalty viii henceioTth lie admir-
alton. Heretofore we have reyered your Majesty
from sense OF duty, but now we shall love the
father OF bis country with all our heart !"
The Gar Ofe ed her his right hand
And you-~ill do well, for iced true devotion
and Indulgence"
as had recently been often noticedi for lie seemed
10 anticipate his approaching end, when political
cares should have consumed this powerful organ
Ism.
Count Lanin, also born courter, nc sooner
saw his niece once more restored to favor with
The Emperor, than he also asked her to forgive
him what had really been but the error of exces-
stVe devotion TO his beloved easter. She told
him that she had nothing TO forgive, knowing
that be had only done his duty, but she added
request that lie would hasten her return TO ST.
bcTla-
LanIn looked at her deeply touched.
81 am proud OF you'll From this day you may
count on my devotion aud my good will Ii his
Majesty permits, we can start to-day"
"No, General ~ said the Car, the Countess
will excuse a short delay. because must
suit with Count M0ski and have your OWn In
suucIions drawn up assure you, however,
Countess, that We shall all OF US hasten our
WORK"
Jana had another idea that pursued her. and
she fell once more al the Cars feet.
"YOur Majesty has so very graclously fulhlled
every wish OF ours that venture TO ask for Que
more favor.
"Askl" said Nicholas.
"Your Majesty To-day my husband has been
found innocent aud tomorrow bis bitter enemies
may discover a new crime In him. not as having
been wanting ID reverence for your Majesty, for
thai is impossible, but as having transgressed
some law or offended some Official know the
cunning of these people so well !"
The Gar nterruDi ed her.
"I understand Your heart was anticipating
and apprehending where our mind feared no
danger"
Al the same time he raised her most kindly,
went TO his wTIting-table and rapidly wrote
few lines. When he said;
"Read, Countess Are you satisfied ~
She read gu the paper which lie handed her:
whatever Count Vladimir Lanin has done
meets our perfect approval. No law OF the en-
pIre has any further power over BIN. Such Is
our highest will. NICHOLAS.
Jana shed tears OF gratitude. AT the same
time Nicholas turned round astonshed. Both
Count Moski and Count Orion had kis hand.
Moved by this evidence OF the devotion OF Two
snch men whom he especially esteemed, he
pressed their hands and once more turning to
Jana, he said:
"Wil you have The kindness to give me back
tnat paper Tor moment?"
Then lie added the following lines:
Herewith we extend full amnesty to all VINO