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The Mason.
tered , and I feel as if Providence had bestowed upon me anew tie . You are of my own age—you have deep feeling , for I marked you when the bodies of your companions were being stripped before your eyes . While you sojourn here , I may learn much of that world I can never hope to visit . You
must be my instructor , and endeavour to forget that even for a moment we have been enemies . Should peace be made , or opportunity offer , you shall return to your native country ; but many months must elapse ere you can pass the vast empires which divide you from France ; meanwhile ,
be happy here with us . " Adolphe grasped his hand , and warmly expressed' his gratitude . " I make no professions of friendship , dear Ivan , but time will show that I am not ungrateful . " " Farewell , " replied his host ,, " sleep ancl refresh
yourself ; you must require it after last ni ght ' s hard bivouac . You will meet at dinner my cousin Catherine , and Ann of Crandstein , the daughter of a distinguished noble . Her father leaves her under the protection of my mother , while he is absent with the army . Adieu ; and once more remember—we are BROTHERS . "
The rescued soldier closed the door as his host departed , and falling upon his knees , returned thanks to heaven for his almost miraculous escape . " Poor major , " sio-hed Adolphe , as he threw himself upon the couch , " all thy bantering has found an end at last . " The events of the
day passed in rapid succession through his brain , till gradually becoming less distinct , his over-exerted spirit found refuge in sleep . After a short repose , he was roused from his slumber by a slight pressure of the han d , and found , on starting from his couch , Ivan standing by his side . " I regret to disturb you , " exclaimed his host ; " but the hour of dinner has arrived , and theladies expectourpresence . "
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The Mason.
tered , and I feel as if Providence had bestowed upon me anew tie . You are of my own age—you have deep feeling , for I marked you when the bodies of your companions were being stripped before your eyes . While you sojourn here , I may learn much of that world I can never hope to visit . You
must be my instructor , and endeavour to forget that even for a moment we have been enemies . Should peace be made , or opportunity offer , you shall return to your native country ; but many months must elapse ere you can pass the vast empires which divide you from France ; meanwhile ,
be happy here with us . " Adolphe grasped his hand , and warmly expressed' his gratitude . " I make no professions of friendship , dear Ivan , but time will show that I am not ungrateful . " " Farewell , " replied his host ,, " sleep ancl refresh
yourself ; you must require it after last ni ght ' s hard bivouac . You will meet at dinner my cousin Catherine , and Ann of Crandstein , the daughter of a distinguished noble . Her father leaves her under the protection of my mother , while he is absent with the army . Adieu ; and once more remember—we are BROTHERS . "
The rescued soldier closed the door as his host departed , and falling upon his knees , returned thanks to heaven for his almost miraculous escape . " Poor major , " sio-hed Adolphe , as he threw himself upon the couch , " all thy bantering has found an end at last . " The events of the
day passed in rapid succession through his brain , till gradually becoming less distinct , his over-exerted spirit found refuge in sleep . After a short repose , he was roused from his slumber by a slight pressure of the han d , and found , on starting from his couch , Ivan standing by his side . " I regret to disturb you , " exclaimed his host ; " but the hour of dinner has arrived , and theladies expectourpresence . "