A GLIMPSE OF THE CZAR.
A coRRE.sro>"JDEJJT of an English papei? writes from St. Petersburgh :r%" K. entered one' of the many shady "Walks) which spread out in all .direct' tions, and a few turns brought me to a small marble building in Grecian style, half hidden by f oliage, with a small knot of people lounging about the entrance. A short distance away a groora Was leading *^ white charger up rind down; Uport inquiry I found that the Emperor was in the building, which contains a bath, and that the j)eopie were waiting to present to him complaints or petitions. Several old women wanted to have their cosscript sons returned, while others Were suing for the pardon of some criminal, and, though *' I had nothing in particular to say to his Majesty, I concluded to stay and have a look at him. We did not have. to wait, long. The folding doors opened/ and : with rapid strides a tall form passed by and had reached the groom with the horse before any of the petitioners could approach him. As he mounted I had a full view of his fair, open countenance, but his steed was a more beautiful object to look upon — the noblest horse I ever saw ', '.of, pure Arab blood, milk-white, with* rosy nostrils, and gracefulness' and strength in . every move. When his imperial majesty seated himself, the gentle animal turned its head and affectionately attempted to nibble the Emperor's boots,. but- a single word started Mm off on a canter, much to . the dismay of the petitioners, who endeavored to keep up with him, holding out their papers. The Czar shouted back a few words, telling them to .come to the palace, and disappeared from view. For the sake of the beautiful horse I was glad to hear that there is a park at Tzarskoie Selo,. where all horses who have ever carried his majesty on their backs are kept in idleness and abundance when their time of active service has expired, and there is no degradation in store for they^, to carriage or even cart horses when oSJK age comes on. " . ▼
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Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XX, Issue 3898, 14 April 1877, Page 2
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356A GLIMPSE OF THE CZAR. Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XX, Issue 3898, 14 April 1877, Page 2
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