New-York tribune., 1906-05-13
Sophy of Kravonia
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emerged INTO CONSCIOUSNESS, Sne was not Vet
asked how, Tor good or evil, she stood or was
TO stand toward the Prince. Fortune had
done wonderful things for her, and was doing
more vet. That was enough, and beyond that
for the moment she was not driven.
The mixture of poetry and drilling suited
her TO perfection. She got both when she
rode over to NOlseni with the Prince. Crisr
snow covered the ground, and covered, too
the roofs OF the old gray hillside town-lone
slOpIng roofs, with here and there a round
tower with a snOw-Clad eXtinguisher atop
The place was no more than one long street
which bayed out at the farther end into q
market-place 1t stood with its back against
a mOuntain-side. defended on the other three
sides by a sturdy wall which only now. after
i've centuries, began to crumble awav at the
top. At the CITY gate bread and salt were
brought TO the Baiff and his companion
and she and he rode side by side down the long
street TO the market-place.
Here were two or three hundred tall fine
fellows. waiting their leader Drill had not
yet brought formality; on the sight of him
they gave a cheer and ran TO form a ring about
him. Many caught his hand and pressed OF
kissed 1t.
But Sophy too claimed their eyes. She was
at the pitch OF pleasure and excitement, and
IN q moment a quick-witted fellow OWNED
who she was. The lady who saved him
The lady. who saved hinl' he cried at the full
The Prince drew himself up in the saddle
and saluted her. Yes, the lady who saved
Sophy had the cheers now, and they mounted
to her head with fumes of intOxication. Il
may be guessed how the Red Star gowed
And YOU Il save him, II need be.' she cried
indiscreetlv.
The Prince smiled and shook his head, but
the answer was an enraptured cheer. The
hatred Of Savna was a recommendation tC
Eolseni's increased regard. the hint OF danger
y -l~.I7 70 fer ar7r 17r-1
'' \ favor Bailiff, . favor cried young
man OF distinguished appearance. He seemed
to be well-known and TO carry weight. for
there were shouts of Hear Lukovitchi Hear
Lukovitch" ~ And one called with laugh
" Ave listen TO the Wolf
What IS It Lukovitch2" asked the Prince
MAKE the ladv OF our company, BailItf
New cheers were raised. Make her a heu-
tenant OF our artillery
SOphv laughed gaIly.
" / have His Maiestys authority TO choose
nv officers" said the Prince smiling. Bar
oness VIII YOU be a lieutenant and wear oul
sheepsklns IN place OF your furs there
% II Is your uniform, monselgneur, Sophy
answered. bowling her head.
LukOVltCh sprang forward and kissed he1
hand For our Bailitf preserver as for ou1
Bailitf men OF Nolseni l'' he cried loudly
The answering cheer brought tears L
| Sophys sparkling eyes. For a moment sht
could not see her Prince nor the men who thu
took her 10 their hearts
Suddenly IN the midst Of her exultation
| she saw q face on the outskirts Of the throng
/ A small spare man stood there, dressed in un
| obt-usive tweeds, but making no effort to con
! ceal himself he was Just looking on. a strange
TO the town. interested IN the picturesqu
| little scene. The face was that OF Lieutenan
! Rastatz. She put out her hand 10 touch tn
| Prince and ask his attention; but at the las
| moment decided otherwise. She watche,
| the drilling Of the gunners and then rode bacl
| with the Prince. escorted beyond the gates b.
a cheering throng. which had now been olne
! bv many women. Dusk was falling, and the oh
/ gray CITY took on a ghostly look; the glor
/ OF the sunshine had departed.
! Sophv shIvered little beneath her furs
% Monseigneur, did you see Rastatz:" sh
asked
No ! didn't see him; but knew he wa
here Lukovltch told me yesterday.
And not IN unIforTn,
He has leave. no doubt. and his uniform
wouldn't make his stay in Volseni any nor
/ pleasant
What's he there for" she asked fretfuIly
All Baroness YOU must inquire Of thos
who sent him, I think" His tone was lgh
and merry.
To spy on you, I suppose hate hi
being there. He-he isn't worthy 10 be i
I dear Nolseui
You and Eolseni have fallen IN love wit
! ono another I see As for Spving all ar