The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1891-05-28
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cnh'Tiputnf tolne ShRftlR Nlhnls lisgio
relates the following characteristic Incl
dent Of Frederick William. Crown Primo,
81 the time The incident occurred, ans
Afterwards Emperor Of Germany. II va
during the war Of 1870. when the German
troops we're marching on Paris, Filipp,
Lsronse. a young French Rirl living moi
iar from the city, had q pet Gov, Fsucbc,ts
which was almost the ouly support Of th,
family. To save the animal from The Ger,
man she was taken out to graz, only al
night. and kept hiddoo in the daytime,
II was Fileppe's tack. ss soon I. shc had
cleared away the supper things, TO take
Fsnchette 10 the meadow wherc she grsg
cd. and stand guard over her Tor for the
hours necessary 10 give her sufficient time
for her meal II WAS a lonely and dresry
vigil, and many times Filippe folt her
heart sink while undergoing It
One night, when the new moon gave
Just enough light TO make out objects
clearly, Filippe was suddenly started by
the sound Of horses feet coming along the
road, II needed no glance In thst direc
tion TO know that body OF horsemen
were approaching ut slow gallop.
With the swiftness OF the wind she flew
to Fsuchette's side. and, with her hand on
the gentle creatures shoulder, was about
TO push her away toward a clump OF tall
bushes. But through some carelessness tho
bell had not been removed. and either II
gave out tiualng sound or Filippe's swift
running had drawn attention 10 herself
At any rate. before she could move the
COW. grnif voice called 10 her IN her own
tongue:
Hold on .therel We see you'll Don't take
that COW away
Overcome with terror, FiIippe could only
stand with her hsud against the cova
shoulder, loohios in The direction WHENCE
the gfuif voice bal come,
The soldiers halted Some bad already
dismounted. and were climbing the fence.
Others tore a vide gap and entered
through II on their borses. How their guns
and sabres glittered in the moonlight
Q Fauchettel exclaimed Filippe with a
burst of tears, as she threw her arms
atouud her dear COVE neck. am afraid
they are going to kill you'll Then with u
sudden determination she cried But il
they do they shall kill me iirSil
Let go that COW girl said the same
harsh voice, nos unpleasantly near to her.
We must hive her.
What do you want OF ber2 asked Filippe
raising her besd and wondering at Lerown
bravery.
To eat! was the gruf response.
At these words Filippe burst into tears
To eatl Her beautiful Fauchette? No no
mol
Are you going to get away or Dot2 the
man asked again. II you do not, shall
5ake you away by force. Come.
She did not move. but stood with her
,rms firmly clasped about the peck OF
The officer turned TO two OF
he men who had dsmounled and were
standing near.
Seze herl be said.
They started 10 obey orders. Filippe
saw them coming, and her screams ,ang
ar and near. They we're echoed by an
lngry t1clamston from the direction OF
be road, and the next moments horseman
N powerful horse came Ralloping
through the gap into the field.
He was man in the prime Of life, with
IN cir that bespoke the commander When
hey saw him the men who had been about
o feize Filippe moved away. Only the
,fficer held his ground. looking confused.
What does this meso2 stefnly deDanded
he newcomer. But be didn't wait Tor
o snswer; he seemed to comprehend the
ituation st . glance.
There little girl, do not cry be said in
he kindest tones. They shall not take
our COW. Go home with her IL is late
or little girl like you to be out.
Then while Filippe. smiling through
er tears and couit,syiug. drew Fiuchet,e
way, the commander turned and sbe
ould hear him, siter she bad gone some
istance. sngrily reprimandipg tbe sole
ers.
Filippe did not know until long sitsr.
,srd that the noble.looking hoIsemsn who
sd come inst 10 time t. save her dear
'auebelie was DO less pereonsge than
frederick William. Grown Prince Of Ger.
,sny the good Uaser Fritz. ~ be was
allied, who died nearly three years ago.
n ,n,veys.llv loved and regretted