Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1893-02-04
PUNISHED.
New York Sun.

The lake of Kirknitz. or of Lamenta-
tion, is situated in Carniola, Austria,
There is mot much beauty m its
scenery, but it has the popularity Of at
one time being sheet Of water and at
another field.
The limestone, Of which the bed of
this curious lake is formed, is perfo-
ated with assures, some of them ms deep
as fifty feet. into which trunks of trees
and fishermen's boats have ut times been
drawn.
Many years ago maiden who lived
near Lake Kirknitz, poor as church
mouse, but proud as queen, refused all
lovers who sought her hand or com.
panionship.
Lovers. poor but honorable, sought
her far and near, but she dismissed them
with frown and toss of the head, bid
ding them seek wives elsewhere.
She had one day met the lord Of
neighboring castle while out hunting,
and the young and handsome noble had
accosted her while she stood on the bank
Of the lake, and in few well chosen
words had fattered her beauty and
vanity.
From that moment she had resolved
to become the mistress of the castle and
look down with disdain upon her former
companions.
She soon saw that the first impression
she had made upon him was but an eva
nescent one, and anger and jealousy now
mingled with the love with which his
handsome form and gentle speech had
imbued her.
One day she met him and his servants
upon the spot of their first Meeting.
Hilda. for such was the name of the
girl. flung herself in his path, and with
a smile on her face and longing look in
her eyes bade him good morrow.
| The young lord, who was neither 30
sober nor in 80 good temper as when
he had before accosted her, ordered her
out Of his path.
His words and tones were enough to
crush the hopes of the aspiring peasant
girl, but the loud laughter and insulting
jeers of the companions and attendants
of the young lord infuriated her, and
shaking her clinched hand at the noble
she cried:
MY time will come!"
The others laughed in mingled amuse-
ment and derision.
"How say you. CarlY' asked one "Is
the peasant wench mad or have you
given her cause to fancy that ono day
she might be the recipient Of your
favorsr"
II was foolish enough once to notice
her, l believe, but what is she 30 me
more than the rest of the horde who till
the fields? By my soul. Herbert. it were
folly for noble to look kindly on these
low bred kinds. for if you do so they
take it for granted that you intend some
favor to them, and psrsistently dog your
footsteps"
Then you have met before?
"Many times, but never spoke to the
| girl but once. 1t was foolish thing to
do, but I confess that was 30 struck
with her beauty could not resist the
temptation to address . few words to
her."
and on this concession che has pre-
gumedT
"Yes. Go forth when l will she
throws herself in my path"
she should prove an easy conquest,
then," laughed Herbert.
Il never thought Of that" said Carl,
Btroking his inustache.
''She fiings herself at your feet"
"Granted; but
But what, Carlr
"Such conduct only excites my pity,
II not my disgust"
His friend laughed.
Herbert" said Carl. lyon are
Your friend" interrupted the other.
Say rather my tsnpter. You put
thoughts into my head that never before
entered there"
0 His friend laughed again.
"Well. well, if you love the girl
Nonsense. Herbert: you know that
am afianced to the Lady Gertrude
How then can love lowly born maid
enY"
Herbert shrugged his shoulders.
"Let us on" said Carl shortly. 'Tht
midday meal awaits. and we shall bt
late if we hurry not back to the castle.
They hastened on, and as they did SO {
figure rose on the edge of the lake ani
gazed after them.
1t was strange being, half fisherman
half hunter in attire. He was tall O
stature and strong of limb.
Virtue, villainy and ambition hav'
stood today on the borders Of my realm,
be said, ''and from, my cave in the Lake
bed have seen and heard ll.
."Ho, ho! there, are fresh victims TO
r the Cave King to lure to his caverns un
!. der tho rolling flood, but one must escap
me, for have no power over firmnes
and honor
Z And diving into the lake he disar
!; peared.
Night had come. Carl had sunk t