The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-02-11

were afraid that If they pressed the pur
suit of the captors, the latter, in their
rage, might put the king to death under
cover of the darkness. On the other
hand, by delaying, they gave them time to
convey their victim to some secure re-
treat, where it might not be possible to
rescue him. At last, several mobiles
mounted their horses and followed up
the traces of the consp1ratorS until they
reached the point where the king had
crossed the ditch. There they picked up
his pelisse, which the king had lost in the
scut1e, and as it was blood spotted and
shot-torn, it confirmed them in their be-
lief that the king was no more.
Stanislaus and his captors were till
wandering in the wood of Bielany, when
they were suddenly alarmed by the
sounds of Russian patrol. After hold
ing a short conference together four of
them disappeared. leaving Kosinski and
two Others with the king. A quarter of
an hour later they came upon a second
Russian guard, and the two men fed, so
that the king was alone with Kosinskl
Both had abandoned their horses and
were on foot. Exhausted by all he had
undergone, Stanislaus begged his guar
dian to halt and allow him few minutes
repose. The Pole refused and threatened
him with his drawn sword, but at the
same time told him they would find a
vehicle waiting for them on the TIRES
hold of the wood They continued their
tramp until they found themselves at the
gate of the Convent of Bielany Kosinski
was here so agitated by his thoughts that
the king perceived his disorder, and hav-
ing remarked that they had strayed from
the road in quite a different direction,
added: Il see that you do not know
where to go. Let me seek shelter in the
convent. and do you provide for your own
safety" NO replied Kosinski, Il have
sworn"
They continued their journeyings until
they arrived at Mariemont, small palace
belonging to the house of Saxony, which
is not more than half league from War
saw. Kosinsk showed some satisfaction
on finding out where he was; and the
king having again asked for a few min
utes' rest, he consented. While they re-
clined together on the ground, the king
employed the brief interval in endeayor-
ing to propiUiate his conductor, and per-
suade him to assist, or at least permit, his
escape. He represented to him the crimi-
nality Of his conduct in Undertaking to
kill his sovereign, and the invalidity of
an oath taken for such a purpose. Kosin-
ski listened attentively, and last showed
some signs of remorse. But If, - he said,
"consenting to save your life, l reconduct
you to Warsaw, what will be the conse-
quence2 1 shall be arrested and put to
death"
This reflection plunged him anew into
uncertainty and embarrassment II give
you my word, " said the king, that no i'll
shall befall you; but if you doubt the full
hlment of my promise, escape while there
is yet time. can find my way towards
some place of safety, and l will certainly
point out to any who might wish to pur-
sue you route directly opposite to that
taken by you" Kosinski could no longer
resist Throwing himself at the kings
feet he implored his forgiveness, and
swore TO protect him against every enemy,
adding that he would trust wholly TO his
generosity. The king repeated his promise
that no harm should come TO him. Think
ing II prudent, not the less, to gain some
asylum without delay, aud remembering
that there was miller's hard by, he i'm
mediately turned his steps in that direc-
ton. hoSinski knocked at the door.
There was no reply. Then he broke a
window pane, and demanded that shelter
should be given 10 gentleman who had
been ill-used by thieves but the miller,
thinking they were robbers, refused 10
open, and for more than half an hour
persisted in the refusal Eventually the
king approached, and speaking through
the broken easement. endeavored TO in
duce the miller TO receive them. IF we
were thieves, - said he. I'VE could as east
~ have broken the whole window as a
single pane.h This pithy argument con
WINGED the miller; be opened the door aud
received the king.
The latter Immediately wrote In French