The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-02-11
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about, the fields, unable to discover any
regular. road, or to get out of the neigh
mounted King Stanislaus, two of them
holding him up in the saddle with their
hands, while a third led the horse by the
King, perceiving that they had struck into
a path which led to a village called Burs-
kow, warned them that some Russian sol;
diers were stationed there. who would
probably attempt his rescue. Strange ad-
vice, you will say, for the King to have
dictated by prudence. He was
reasonably afraid that on seeing the Rus
killed him and taken to flight; whereas,
by informing them OF the danger to which
they were. exposing themselves. he to some
matter of fact, thenceforward they treated
him with great lenity. Finding himself I'M
ture they had forced arc upon him, he begged Egg
them to provide him with a boot and an
other horse. To this they assented; and
less tracts, frequently retraclng their
course without knowing it, until they final
ly found themselves in the wood of Bic
lany, not more than a league from War
saw.
Meanwhile the capital was a scene of
CONSERVATION and perplexity. The guards
suit OF the captors, the latter, in their
rage, might put the King to death under
by delaying. they gave them time to con-
vey their victim to some secure retreat,
whence it might not be possible to rescue
him. AT last, several mobiles mounted their
horses and followed up the traces Of the
conspirators until they reached the point
where the King, had crossed the ditch.
King had lost in the scufie, and as IL was
blood spotted and shot-torn, 1t confirmed
them, In their belief that the King was
no more.
Stanislaus and his captors were still wan
dering in the wood of Bielany, when they
were suddenly alarmed by the sounds OF a
ference together, four of them disappeared.
leaving K0sinski and two others with the
King. a quarter of an hour later they came
upon a second Russian guard, and the two
men fled, so that the King was alone with
Kosinsld. Both had abandoned their horses
and were on foot. Exhausted by. all he had
undergone. Stanislaus begged his guardian
20 halt and allow him a 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 threshold of the wood. They
continued their tramp until they found
themselves ut the gate of the Convent Of
Bielanv. Kosinski was here so agitated by
his thoughts that the King perceived his
disorder. and. having remarked that they
ent 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" mo" replied koSinSki,
81 have sworn"
They continued their journeyings until
they arrived at Mariemont, a small palace
belonging 10 the mousse Vi oGADny, WHICH
is not more than half a league from War
saw Kosinski showed some satisfaction on
finding out where he was, and the King
having again asked for a few minutes
rest, ne consented. While they reclined to-
gether On the ground, the King employed
the brief interval in e~ndeavoring to pro-
pitiate his conductor and persuade him to
assist, or at least permit, his escape. He
represented to him the criminality of his
conduct in undertaking TO Kill his sover-
for such a purpose. Kosinski listened at
tentively, and at last showed some signs
of remorse. But it," he said, "consenting
to save your life, l reconduct you to War
saw, what will be the consequence? / shall
be arrested ard put to DEATH
This reflection plunged him anew into I'M
my word" said the King, that no III shall
befall you; but if you Joubt the fulhlIment
of my promise. escape while there Is Yet
pace of safety, and l will certainly point
out to any who might wish to pursue you
a 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 pro-
tect 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. thinking IL
prudent, not the less, TO gain some asylum
was a miller's hard by, he Immediately
turned his steps in that direction. Kosin-
ski knocked at the door. There was no re-
ply. Then he broke a w~indowpane. and
but the miller. thinking they were robbers,
refused TO opcn, and for more than half an
hour persisted in the refusal. Eventually
the King approached, and speaking through
the miller to receive them. If we were
thieves" said he. I'VE could as easily Ia