The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-12-07

the turks nanueu over Ine AcrOpOllS 10
the warriors of King Otho, and the tri-
umphal entry of the king into the city, |
and the great festivals which were held
later on in honor of King Ludoyikos.
Then in my turn [ had 10 tell about
that enigmatical country in Europe and
those curious compounds Of folly and Wis
dom. the Germans-one of the finest peo-
pies of the world after the old Greeks
whom all nations loved and none respected,
who possessed the well of universal knOwl- |
edge, lived quietly and peacefully under
five and thirty princes and Il cold sky and
some 20 years before had defeated Napo-
leon Bonaparte. Many were the strange
questions which the aunt and niece put to
me- and while Kyr Spiros looked on with
an amused smile Kyria Maria would keep
up Il chorus of praise Of the good fortune
of the ranks, and even irene seemed dis
posed to reckon it to my advantage that
should be descended from that splendid
race.
The more | came to know her the more
charming | found her. When her uncle
was present, out of respect for him, she
spoke but little But when was alone
with her and her aunt the bright flowers
of her youthful intelligence blosSGmed forth
freely. She had read nothing-for she
could not read, not even knowing her let
ters-but her mind had had some linguistic
training. She had learned Albanian,
which she spoke with her neighbOrs, and,
., 4. l. An
and elegance From her Athenian ances-
tors on the mother side she had inherited
the merry joke, the bright talk, the fault
less grace of movement, but her views OF
life seemed tinged with Doric severity, for
| never heard light word from her-nor
did I, to my credit I may say it, ever let
one fall before her Finally, to complete
the picture Of her, her beauty included in
itself all kinds of beauty, whether Ionic,
Doric or Aeolic, Hellenic CT Hyperborean.
One day had a fall from horse In
mild, autumnal morning | was having a
gallop on young colt over the fields to-
ward the Cephissus. At first it was de-
lightful. but presently my steed became
unruly. Suddenly he seized the bit be
tween his teeth. made bolt rs if to as
sure himself of his freedom. and then,
turning, dashed headlong toward the town
and tore foaming down the long street Of
the Pearl. A block Of stone was standing
in the middle Of the road. Against this
he precipitated himself in his headlong
flight. and | was shot ike an arrow from
bow against great block of marble, the
cornerstone of house. He was not hurt
and speedily picked himself up and rushed
down toward the bazaar, spreading dismay
everywhere along his course, while | lay
there pale and bleeding. Ny eyes grew
dim. \ crowd assembled around me.
Confused and unknown voices sounded in
my ears, and lost consciousness.
When awoke, Irene stood at the head
of my bed watching me. As opened my
eyes she uttered low cry Of delight.
Then she gave me-oh, so sweet, 50 loving
Il smile such a smile as | had never seen
before and have never seen since.
''Poor, poor Efendi, she said, as she
slowly passed her hand over my face to
stroke away the matted hair so far
away from MONAGHAN (Munich), with no
loved ones to take care Of you.
"Am | not richly provided p | answer
ed. is there no one here who cares for
me?'
But we are strangers to you. We can
not speak your tongue" she replied.
Not so, dear Irene,' I answered.
You are no stranger to me. Have | not
known those dark eyes long, and can | not
speak your language? Can [ not say. Sc
agapo, love you?''
She blushed deeply, and in order that
| should not perceive her confusion she
stroked my forehead again with her soft
hand and laid it gently on my eyes. Then
she leaned her arm on the pillow, laid her
head in her hand, bent down over me and
said, with dreamy, faraway look
sWhen they brought you here Efendi,
did not think | should ever hear you
speak again.
And what if you had not 2 asked,
conceitedly.
.'Oh, do not say such things, she said,
reprovingly Let us rejoice that you are
alive and here with good people who love
you.
She stopped short, as if startled at hei
own words, and rose from her chair.
had not time to say any more, Tor at that
moment Kyria Maria entered. She was
highly delighted to find that consciousness
had returned and advised that | shoulC
now endeavor to sleep. They then made
my room and bed comfortable for me anC
placed water within my reach, all of whicl
Jorgi could have done quite well, but they
would not hear it
At last fell into a deep slumber ant
dreamed all kinds of dreams was agail
on the back of the colt galloping with hin
over the meadows All at once | saw
Irene seizing the horse by the reins ant
begging me anxiously to dismOunt. Thel
| saw myself, pale as death, sitting on thu
steed with Il fixed look of horror as hC
dashed along in his wild career. At las
he ran against the block of stone i'll th'
Psiri. | was shot off and lay once NOR
crushed and bleeding by the marble corner
stone Then | dreamed that | was very
i'll on my bed and had crown Of thorn
on my head, which beautiful, half van
ishing female figure, with bare white arms
was pressing down harder and harder, ST
that the blood poured in streams down ny
forehead and over my eyes. [ wiped m.
eyes again and again and could scarcel
see the figure. At length saw as through
thin veil two beautiful dark eyes anC
heard voice saying ''lt does not hurt
does it? will bind your head up a little
tighter 1t shall not hurt you
) l awoke and perceived Irene standing
by my bedside, She had put bandagC
stepped in vinegar round my head and wa
saying 1T does not hurt, does it Bu
| must bind it more firmly
In this way was lovingly cared for anc
soon recovered.
The day of departure at last arrived. A
bright, warm January sun was shining