The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1893-09-09

saw him at work, and do not know Of
one more worthy reward"
The emperor approached the pretend.
ed Polander. H
"Wcll my brave fellow" said he, II
have the pleasure of congratulating
you upon your courage. One of my
generals. Calviniac, recently took the
liberty of criticising my actions. I
have deposed him. You may replace
him. shall have then at the head OF
my dragons an officer worthy of them,
whom | consider a compatriot and
friend"
He resumed his course, followed by
his escort of superbly uniformed gem
erals.
The days which followed this battle
were employed in removing the dead to
the shore of the Nistula near Warsaw.
They were transported on sledges
across the vast plains, followed by
tiocls of crows. Some, whom the guart;
would not permit to be moved, re.
manned in the convent of Eylau now
transformed into hospital. Among
them was Gen. Calviniac, who was very ill
with fever. He had abused his strength.
After having fought all day, his arm in
sling, he was still at his post of hon
or: but at night when the excitement
of the struggle and the emotion of tri.
umph were somewhat calmcd, his
wound, which had reopened, caused
him violent pam. Fever set in. The
surgeons thought amputation would
be necessary, but knowing that the
ball had not remained in the flesh and
that the bone was not injured, they de-
cided to wait few days.
Happily, woman watched near him.
young and beautiful Polish girl,
wearing the graceful costume of the
peasants Of Ukraine, had presented
herself to the outposts, saying that she
sought her brother, a volunteer in the
cavalry of Murat. Countess Zel.
lnsia, for it was she, had a presenti-
ment of the result of the battle. and,
following her feminine instincts. she
sought among the wounded for her
lover. After day of vain search, worn
out and anxious. almost desperate. she
conceived the idea of seeking shelter in
the convent of the Benedictines. See.
ing that it was occupied by the wound
ed French. she still had strength
enough to search the large halls. Ask.
ing explanations, giving details, she
finally discovered the little room where,
upon campbell, was extended, not
her brother, as she said. but he whom
she loved more dearly than brother,
since she had witnessed his chivalry
and patriotism.
The countess was not recognized by
Calviniac. Delirium had robbed him of
his reason. This condition lasted for
several days, during which his devoted
nurse watched over him constantly.
Finally, the fever abated, and the sur
geoos declared that, if he avoided all
imprudence, recovery was certain.
One morning Calvin;ac, while taking
some nourishment, regarded with at
tention the young woman who served
him with so much devotion. He
thought that he recognized her fxl-
lures, but her dress puzzled him. He
feared that it was dream or an hallu-
cination. However, hearing her speak,
he trembled, and remembered the sweet
interviews ut the tireside in the palace
OF Warsaw. He made an effort to col.
lcct his confused ideas. and, raising
himself upon his couch, called fcebly:
'Alvis."
The countess, unable to repress an
instructive movement. turned toward
the sick man. She approached him;
their eyes met. They regarded each
other long time without speaking but
this mute language told the story and
joy radiated from their faces.
'How came You here?" asked Calvin
lac. ''It is you who have cared for me
like an angel from heaven! 1t is you
who have saved me! Let me repeat to
you that word which you stopped on my
lips the day of my departure. Let me
tell you that love YOU"
He extended his thin, pale hand,
which Avis took in hers
General" responded she, my con-
duct is confession that my words do
not try to deny. My life belongs to
you. Your name shall be mine and your
country shall be my coun try."-Ro-
nance.