The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-02-15
Cbe 9aiIg Jonrnal
From Dickens Household Words.1
COUSIN HUNTING
Or the Kings Text.
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The noise and hustle of the capital was new
to him; and he found some little difficulty in
making his way to the gasthaus, to which he
had been recommended by the pastor of his
parish. The pastor having been once in Ber-
lin was considered, in his part of the world, an
oracle in all matters connected with town
life ~ sdl taaI
The inn was, however, found at last, and
after frugal supper and good nights rest
our friend arose. ready to hope and believe
everything from the mysterious note which
he started forth to deliver Immediately after
breakfast.
Obliged to ask his way to Marshal Grumb-
kow's, he was amused and surprised at the
Iastonishment depicted on the countenance OF
Those persons of whom he made the inquiry,
las if they would say, "What business can you
have with the Marshal Grumbkow?'
The house was however, at last gained, and
having delivered his missive to servant,
Heinrich awaited the result in the hall In a
few minutes the servant returned, and re-
Iquested him, in the most respectful manner to
Ito follow him in the MarshaPs presence. Ar
rived there he was received most courteously;
and the Marshal made many inquiries as to
his past life and future prospects; requested to
which had been Hast residing; the school in
which he had been educated at what inn he
was living in Berlin, and so forth. But still
mo allusion was made either to the note or the
writer of it. The interview lasted about
twenty minutes, at the end of which time the
Marshal dismissed him, desiring that he would
call again on that day fortnight i g -'
Heinrich employed the interval in visiting
the lions Of the town. There was grand re-
view Of the troops on the kings birthday; and
like royal subject, our friend went to have a
reverent stare at his majesty, whom he had
never seen. At one point of the review the
king stopped almost opposite to Heinrich; and
then was suggested TO him, as the reader pro-
badly suspects, that after ALL he must have
seen that face before. Was it the friend who
hailed him in the muddy road? Impossible
How should king be travelling at time of the
day? At any rate, it vexed him to think that
he had not treated the gentleman in the coach
in very ceremonious manner. He had thrust
tinder at his nose, and cried to hun "Puff|
awayi"
AT last the time appointed for his second
visit to the Marshal arrived. His reception
was again most favorable The Marshal begged
him to be seated at the table at which he was
writing, and proceeded at the same time to
business. Unlocking a drawer, and bringing
forth small bundle Of papers, he asked Helm
rich, as he drew them forth, one by one, i'll
he knew in whose handwriting the various sub
scriptions were? es .fa
Heinrich answered that, to the best of his
behalf, one was that of Herr Mudel, his former
schoolmaster; another that of Dr. Won Hum
mer the principal of sucha college, and so on.
"Quite right" remarked the Marshal, "and
pc erhaps 1T may not surprise you to hear that
| have written to these different gentlemen to
inquire your character, that may know with |
whom have to deal, and not be working in |
the dark" AS he said these words the Mar
shall fixed his eyes on Heinrich to see what eff |
feet they had, but the young mans counten-
ance was unabashed he evidently feared no
evil report II feel bound" continued the
Marshal, ito tell you, that all they say of you
IS most favorable, and l am equally bound to
believe and act upon their opinions. l have
now to beg Of you to follow me to friends
house."
The Marshal descended private staircase
leading to the courtyard, crossing which he
passed through gate in the wall into mar
'ow side street, down which he conducted Helm
,ich, till they arrived at a private entrance to;
he palace. Heinrich began to get exceeding
y nervous; the convictions that his idea was
lot a mere trick of the Imagination became
stronger and stronger. Could he have had his
,wn wish, Heinrich Meyer would at that mo-
nent have been forty miles from Berlin. AT
asst, as he found himself following Grumhkow
wen into the palace he could not refrain from
xclaiming:
Indeed, Herr Marshal, there must be some
nistake!p
No answer was vouchsafed as the Marshal
continued to lead him through various gale
les and apartments until al last they reached
he door of one situated in a corner of wing ,
# the palace, where the Marshal's knock was
nswered by short 'come in" AS the doors
pened, one glance sufficed Heinrich that his
riend in the mud, and his king were one and
he same person. The poor cousin seeker, 1.
realty confused, knelt before Frederick Viii f
lam, and began faltering out contrite apollo
les.
"Rise, young man." said the king; "you 1
ave not committed treason. How on earth :
ould you guess who | was? l should not :
ravel quietly, if | meant to be everywhere
ecognized." s.
After reassuring Heinrich, the king told him |
hat he was prepared to do what he could to =
ush him forward in the profession he had
hosen. "But, frst,'' he said, II must hear
ow you preach. On Sunday next, therefore,
ou shall preach before me; but mind shall b!
hoOse the text. You may retire"
By the time Heinrich Meyer reached his
wn room in the inn, he had fixed in his mind
he fact that he was to preach to the king
he fact was only too clear, and all he could :.
0 was to set about his sermon as soon as hel =
hould have been furnished with text For :
be remainder of the day he never stirred out;l I
very step on the stair was to his ears that of
be bearer of the text. o1 --.-gIias 10
Nevertheless, evening and night passed, and !
,o na-t dav was far advanced h,It ctiII ~ =