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Dusseldorf, leaving his heart behind him,
without knowing whether or not it would |
be taken care OF TIL his return. More OF
this, however, hereafter.
Scblniz, now fine looking young man
Of twenty, accomplished his journey TO
Paris IN safety; but so anxious had he been
to live frugally by The way, that he had
done his constitution injury, and he fell III
Immediately on his arrival. He got HIM
self conveyed to monastery, where every
attention was paid to him. Incidental
expenses, however, during his long CON
Tuned illness, swallowed up the whole of
the money upon which he depended for the
commencement of his studies. When he
did a, last issue from he monastery restored
to health. he was pennycss, and his pride,
or basbuIness, or perhaps a mixture OF
both, forbade his making any application
to Mr.. Wiles in the character OF an midi
gent beggar Poor Schml'z now wandered
about the streets musIng on the unfortu-
nate condition TO which he was reduced,
and ignorant in what direction to turn tor
his daily bread. Accident determined his
course. One day he was met by two sol
dlers Of the Swiss guard, one of whom
gazed attentlvey at him; and exclaimed,
Friend, are you not a German" IL am,
"Wha quarter do you come from 2" From
the neghborhood of Dusseldorf" was
Schmuz's reply. You are ray country
man." said the soldier joyfuIy, and then
inquired into his condition. Schmllz told
what had befaIen hun, and that as he could
| not think of being Troublesome to or Deepen
dent upon any one, he was IN want OF
| livelihood The soldier advised hm strong
| " TO enlist in the guards, assuring him that
he would have ABUNDANT leisure time to
prosecute any studies he liked. After a
| little consideration, Schml'Z, seeing no
better course open to him, followed the
soldiers advice, and enlisted for four years
IN the Swiss guards.
The captain who enlisted him was struck
with his appearance, and inquired into the
story. This was unexpected means Of
good to the new soldier; for the captain,
shortly after, took him to Mr. WllIes, and
introduced him to that eminent artist.
The consequence was, that every moment
of leisure time which the service would
permit, was spent by Schmjz IN pursuing
The art Of engraving under MIR. Wllles
who appreciated his talents, and was eX-
lremeIy kind to him. Thus did the four
years Of soldiersbp pass agreea5ly away
and when they were ended the young man
continued two wears longer to study his art
He then returned to Dusseldorf, loaded
with he most honorable attestatlons Of his
skull, industry, and probity.
Professor Krahe received his pyoteget
80, h,inn Ial ,vht or
with his mental and scientific progress, a.
with the Improvement which a military tt
! had made in his personal appearance. Mr.
, Krahe himself was he first to secure the
professional services Of ScbmIlz, engaging
him to work in the cabinet. Every sue
cessive day his conduct endeared him more
to the professor, who acquired for him {
fathers affection. Two years passed away
} IN this manner after Scbmllzs return IL
Dusseldorf, when, one day, he was invited
by the professor to an entertainment tt
5 meet party OF friends. Schmltz presented
. himself at the appointed hour at Mr.
Krahe's, and found many persons assembled
whom he knew, and whose friendship ht
r had gained. Seating himself by one o
] these, Schmiz began 10 converse with HIM
e After little discourse, the gentleman cas-
, bis eyes to The top of the ROOM and wins
= pered TO the young engraver, How pal'
Q the professors daughter looks. One woui'
' have thought Henrietta would have mus
o tered better color for such an occasion o
e this Had the sp aker at the momen
& turned his eye upon the party he addressed
u he would have seen face IN an ms an
n grow much paer than that which cause
c his remark. HIS words indeed had excite
d an extraordinary emotion IN the heart G
II SchmllZ. As soon as it subsidized little
!, the latter asked his friend what he alude
: to as distinguishing this occasion tror
others. What, SAID the other, do 20
:. no, know that the stranger who Is now q
II Henret,as right hand, has been for som
. wears affianced to her, and he has com
Is from his home al distance to arrange III
II marrlage' Bot Schmlrz! Good Heaven
:. are you lll1' Yes, mullered he artist, |
G a choked voice; then c0n,lralnng hmse
e INTO sonnet hing ike outward compoSure, h
IF whispered, Assist me, for mercy's sake, !
e retire without observation! | am very III
e His friend took him by the arm, and the
d succeeded in leaving the room wl'hot
Il notice. When they reached Schmlz
" residence, the latter begged his companlo
d to return to the company, and to ment q
d nothing farther. Schmllz- abscence shouI
e be observed, han that lie felt a little VI
1t well. The gentleman though suspcou
d that something lay under the matter, pre-
= missed to act as the artist implored HIM
d do.
Il Schmilz was left alone with his wreicI
= edness, for very wreched he was. Tie ha
f. long loved the daughter of his worth
Is benefactor, with a passion OF which h
!. scarcely knew the force. Though he ha
Is never dared TO hope for success, and ha
Of always regarded her as far above INN
e every respect; but to have her whom h
n passlonaleIy loved united to another cam