Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-03-12
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va !. 90 4 heavy tn yelng carriage was slowly
inmbev;sss .Asnc the muddy road from P0tsdam
IL Berlin. Within il was ono person oniy, VINO
took no heed Of the siewacSsg OF the srsvcuns'
but leaning back in corner, was arranging
multiplicity of papers contained IN smaii Poft
folio, aud making notes in pocket-oook. since
he was dressed in plain dark military uniform,
!, vas fair to suppose that this gentleman be-
loneei The P.i,ssian army, but TO which grade OF
i, nobody could determine, as all tokens OF rank
had been avoided. 4 dreary November evening
was closing in, and though the rain had TOR
time ceased, vet dark masses OF clouds nying
through, the sky. gave warning that q weeping
sdarknessr was At hand. The road grew heavier
and hsayier-at least, so it should have seemed
TO a foot traveller who was pioughing ms way
through its miro, and so, doubtless II did seem
10 the carriage horses who at last Aoundercd
along 80 slowly that the pedestrian whom they
had overtaken, kept easily by the side oil the
coach--though at respectful distance, certainly,
after the first bueketful of mud that it splashed
over him. The gentleman inside the coach,
when he could see TO longer, shut up his port
folio, and returned the pocket-bcok to its place
in the breast lining OF his coat. He then reused
himself to look out of the window, and Judge
from the mud and darkness, how far it might be
70 Berlin. For the first time he perceived that
muddy Young man was walking little distance
from his horses Though more than reasonably
travel. stained, he trudged on as If his limbs
were strong and his heart light. Through the
drizz,e and darkness, all that could be seen OF
his face was sensible and good-natured. de had
lust finished pipe as he attracted the travellers
attention. and was in the act of shaking out the
| ashes and replacing the pipe ina wallet slung
over his back when he found himself addressed
in the following manner, and in rather an author
itative tone of voice: ESft 80
/ "Hallo! young man, whittier are you bound
this stormy night?n - 70. -l7 H@>1 .sf.
g .That is more than can tell you, not being
at home in this part of the world. Ny wish is
| to reach Berlin; but if find resting place
before get thereto that am bound, for am
a-weary." ,fu-A
81 should think you mast have two hours
walk before you," was the unsatisfactory remark
that followed. ss..,.s.r.f a ~
" The Young man made no reply, ana after
short pause, the stranger said: E
If pleascs you to rest on the step OF the car
riaee for few minutes, you are welcome so to
do. Herr, what is your name:
! my name is Heinrich Meyer, replied the
Young man, one of those who wisely never retus-
ed The small benefit, because the larger one is not
| to be obtained. He thankfully accepted the not
very clean place allotted to him.
From inside the window, the next question
put at Heinrich was r ...,4ayss
What are you going to Berlin forf
TO hunt for some cousins was the reply.
| and pray who may they be?' asked the I'M
known. s5szs HmH ~
WELL to tell you the truth, have not an -dea
! who they are. or where to look for them. In
deed, it is more than doubtful whether have so
much as an acquaintance in Berlin, much less
| relation" -
The auestioner-who should have been
| American colOnel-looked amused and aston
! ished as he suggested
Surely there must be some other motive for
your going to Berlin, or what could have put this
! idea into your head?'
| Why replied Heinrich, i have Just become
clergyman, without the smallest chance of get
ting anything to do in my own neighborhood:
! have no relative to help me, and not quite mon
ey enough to find me in necessaries.'
But said the Prussian, what on earth has this
| to do with cousins in Berlin?'
well, who. knows? Many of my FELLOWSHIP
dents have got good appointments and whenever
/ ask them to let me know how 1t was done, the
answer always was, "a cousin gave it to me" or
81 got it through the interest of cousin, who
lives in Berlin" Now, as l find none of these
useful cousins live in the country, must go with
out their help or else hunt for them in Berlin
q This was all said in comcal, dry way so that
I his listener could not refrain from laughing but
he made no comment. However, he pulled out
a piece of paper, and began to write upon it
When he had finished, he turned round to Helm
rich, saying, that he obsverved he had been
smoking, and that he felt inclined to do the
! same, but had forgotten to bring finder with
him. Could Herr Meyer oblige him with light?
Certainly, with great pleasure, was the
prompt reply, and Heinrich, taking a Undertook
out of his wallet, Immediately began to strike
| light Now it has been said that the evening
was damp--it was so damp that there seemed
little enough prospect of the finders lighting;
moreover the wind blew the sparks out before
they fell.
well, if your cousins are not more easily to
be got at than your light, pity you, young SIR
was the sole remark to which the stranger con-
descended as he watched Heinrch's aborious
endeavors.
Nil desperandum is my MOTTO answered the
young man and when the words were scarcely
uttered, the light had been struck. In his de-
light at succeeding, Heinrich jumped on the car
riage-step, and leaning through the window
thrust the finder eagerly in the direction of the
gentleman's face. Hurra, sir, puff away"
After short pause, during which time the
stranger had been putting at his pipe, he re-
|
rich as follows:
| Ihave been thinking over what you have been
telling me; and perhaps, in an humble way, l
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 he had been
writing; take this to Marshal Grumbkow, who
is somewhat friend of NINE and who will, |
| think, be glad to obgc me. But mind, do cx-
actly as he bids you and abide strictly by his adj
vice. If he says he will help you, rely upon it
he will keep his word; but he is rather eccen
trio, and the way he sets about doing kindness,
may perhaps seem strange to you. And now,
he continued. as the road is improved, must
hurry on my horses, and bid you good evening,
hoping you will prosper in your career.
As Heinrich began to express his thanks for
the good wishes of his unknown friend, the sig
nal was given to increase the speed of the horses,
and before he had time to make any acknowl
edgments he had found himself alone again.
The Young man was not little astonished at
what had taken place; and as he gazed on the
slip of paper, could lot help wondering
whether any good would come of it, These
were the only words written on it:
DEAR MARsHALL:-I you can forward the
views of the bearer, Heinrich Meyer, you will OBJ
lige your friend, F.
Let me know the result of the interview with
him.
Time will prove this as it does all other
things thought Heinrich, as he proceeded on
his way. Somehow or other the road appeared |
less wearisome, and he felt less tired and foot |
sore, since receiving the mysterious paper
Hope was stronger within him than she had been !
for many day; and on her wings he was car |
red pleasantly along, SO that he reached Berlin |