Cooper's Clarksburg register. [volume] (Clarksburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1851-1861, 1856-04-11

{" Certainly, withigreat pleasure" was
the prompt reply; and Heinrich. taking
tinder' box out of his wallet. Immediate
ly began to strike flight. Now,ait has
been said that the evening was damp
1t was so damp that there seemed little
prospect Of the finders lighting more
over; thewind blew the sparks out al
most before they fell.
"Well, il your cousins are notmore east
ly to be gotatthanFour Lights, pity you,
young sir" was the sole remark to which
the stranger condescended as he watched
Heiurich's laborious endeavors.
{" M desperaadum is my motto," an
swered the young man and when the
words were scarcely uttered. the light had
been struck. In his delight at succeeding
Heinrich jumped up on the carriage step,
and leaning through the window, thrust
the finder eagerly in the direction of the
gentleman's face. "Hurra, sir, puff
away r'7a @ 81
After short pause, during which time
the stranger had been putting at his pipe,
he removed it from his mouth, and ad.
dressed Heinrich nF
al have been thinking over what you
have been telling, and perhaps. in hum
BILE way, might be able to assist you, and
thus act,the part of the cousin you are
seeking. At all events, when you get to
Berlin take this note" handing him the
slip Of paper on which be had been wri-
ting "take this note to Marshal Grumb-
knew, who is somewhat of friend of
mine, and who will. think, be glad TO
oblige me. But, mind Do exactly as
he bids you, and abide strictly by his ad-
vice. If he says he will help you, rely
upon it he will keep his word but he is
rather eccentric, and the way he sets
about doing kindness may perhaps
seem strange to you. And uow." he
continued, cas- the road is improved,
must hurry on the horses and SO bid you
good evening. hoping you will prosper in
your new career"
AS Heinrich began to express his thanks
for the good wishes of his unknown friend.
the signal was given to increase the speed
of the horses, and before be had time to
make any Acknowledgements he found
himself alone again. The young man
was no li.lIe aslonished at what had taken
place and, as he gszed upon the slip
of paper, could not bat wondering wheth-
ct any good would come of it. These
we. g the only words written on it:
DEAR MARSHAL: If you can forward the
views Of the bearer. Heinrich Meyer.
you will oblige your friend, F.
Let me know the result of the inter-
view with him.
" Time will prove this. as it does all
other things" thought Heinrich, as he
proceeded on his way. Somehow or 9TH
er The road appeared less wearisome, and
he felt less tired and fooLsore. since re-
ceiving the mysterious bit of paper. Hope
was stronger within him than she hal been
for many day and on her wings he
was carried pleasantly along, so that he
reached Berlin by nighLfall.
The noise and hustle of the capital was
new to him and he found some little diff
tiqultv in making his way TO the GasLhans,
to which he had been recommended by
t',F pastor of the parish. The pastor,
ia ;H" been once in Berlin. was consider
ed, iu his part Of the world, an oracle in
= matters connected with town life.
i e I'M was, however, found at last,
pA", af-er frugal supper, and good
nj ITS rest, our hiend arose. ready to hope
= I'd "e'ieve every thing from the mystic
. outs note, which he started forth to de-
i liver Immediately after breakfast.
Obliged to ask his way to Marshal
| G:umbkow's he was amused and sur
prised at he astonishment depicted ON the
coun:enances of those persons of whom
he made the inquiry. as if they would
say, g What business can you have with
the Marshal Grumbkow 20
The house was, however, at last gained,
and, having delivered his missive to a
servant. Heinrich, awaited the result in
the hall. In few minutes the servant
returned and requested him. in the most
respectful manner to follow him TO the
Marshal's presence. Arrived there. be
was received most courteously and the
Marshal made many inquiries as to his
past life and future prospects requested
to be told the name of the village or town
in which he had been educated; at what
inn he was living in Berlin, and so forth
But still no allusion was made either to
the note or 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 thu
day fortnight. L.
Heinrich employed The interval in visit
ing the lions Of The town. There was
a grand review of the troops on Che
Kings birthday and like royal sub
ject, our. friend went 10 have a rev.
erent stare at his Majesty, whom he had
never seen. At one point of the review
the King stopped almost opposite Helm
rich and then was suggested 10 him
as the reader probably suspects, that, af
ter all, he must have seen that face some
where before. Was it the friend whc
hailed him in the muddy road {? Impos
sible How should King be travelling
at that time OF the day? AT any rate. i