A GLIMPSE AT THE CZAR.
A coebespondent writes from St. Petersburgh : — " I entered one of the many shady walks which spread out in all directions, and a fewturns brought me to a small marble building in Grecian style, half hidden by foliage, with a small kuot of people lounging about the entrance. A short distance away a groom was leading a white charger up and down. Upon inquiry I found that the Emperor was ia the building, which contains a bath, and that the people were waiting to present to him complaints or petitions. Several old women wanted to have their conscript 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 good 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 tbe 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 ia every move. When his imperial majesty seated himself, the gentle animal turned its head and affectionately attempted to nibble fcha Emp> rur's boots but a single word started him off on a canter, much to the dismay of the petitioners, who endeavoured 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 hare ever carried his majesty on their backs are kept in idleness and abundance when their time of active service has expired, and there it no degradation in store for them to carriage or even cart horses when old age comes on,
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New Zealand Tablet, Volume IV, Issue 209, 6 April 1877, Page 3
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351A GLIMPSE AT THE CZAR. New Zealand Tablet, Volume IV, Issue 209, 6 April 1877, Page 3
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