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

Doctor Won Hummer, the principal of
such college, and so on.
"Quite right" remarked the Marshal,
I" and perhaps it 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 Marshal fixed his
eyes on Heinrich to see what effect they
had, but the young mans countenance
was unabashed he evidently feared no
evil report. /" I feel bound," continued
the Marshal, /" to tell you that all they
say of you is most favorable. and am
equally bound to believe and act upon
their opinions, have now to beg OF you
to, follow me to a friends house."
The Marshal descended private stair
which he passed through a gate in the
wall into a narrow side street, down which
he conducted Heinrich, till they arrived
at a private entrance to the palace. Helm
rich began to get exceedingly nervous
the conviction that his idea was not mere
trick Of the imagination became stronger
and stronger. Could he have had his own
wish Heinrich Meyer would have been
forty miles from Berlin. At last as he
found himself following Grumbkow even
into the palace, be could not help exclaim-
ing. Indeed, Herr Marshal, there
must be some mistake ~
No answer was vouchsafed as the Mar
shal continued to lead him through vari-
Gus galleries and apartments until he
reached the door of one situated in COR
ner of wing of the palace, where the
Marshal's knock was answered by short
come in" AS the door opened, one
glance sufficed to convince Heinrich that
his friend in the mud and the King were
one and the same person. The poor
cousin-seeker greatly confused, knelt be.
fore Frederick William and began falter-
ing out contrite apologies.
Rise, young man." said the King,
"you have not committed treason. How
on earth could you guess who | was? II
should not travel quietly if l meant to be
Everywhere recognized"
After reassuring Heinrich, the King
told him that he was prepared to do what
he could to push him forward in the pro-
fession he had chosen. " Bat first" he
said " must hear how you preach. On
Sunday, next, therefore, you shall preach
| OStOlS Oub L ohaII ShSOSO SuO
text. You may retire."
By the time Heinrich Meyer reached
his own room in the inn he had fixed in
his mind the fact that he was opreach to
the King. The fact was only too clear,
and all he could do was TO set about his
sermon as soon as he should have been
furnished with the text. For the remain
der of that day he never stirred out; ev>
cry step on the stair was to his ears that
of the bearer of his text.
Nevertheless, evening and night passed,
and the next day was far advanced but
still no text.
What was to be done? There were
only Two days before Sunday He must
90 and consult The Marshal, but the latter
could give him no further Information
All he could do was to promise that, If the
King sent the text through him, it should
be forwarded with the utmost possible dis
patch.
That day and the next passed, and yet
Heinrich heard nothing from either King
or Marshal. Only an official intimation
had been sent, as was customary, that he
had been selected as the preacher on the
following Sunday at the Chapel Royal.
If il had not been that Heinrich knew
himself 10 possess no means powers OF
oratory, aud that he could even extempo.
RE in case of emergency. he would have
run away from Berlin, and abjured bis
discovered cousin. AS it was, he abided
the course of events, and fortified himself
by prayer and philosophy for the momen-
tous hour. Sunday morning arrived but
no text.
Heinrich went to the church appointed.
and was conducted 10 the seat always set
apart for The preacher Of the day. The
King with the royal family occupied their
accustomed places
The service commenced, but no text
organ pealed forth its solemn sounds, the
preacher was led to the pulpit. The con-
gregation were astonished, not only at his
Eyoulhfulness, but at his being an utter
stranger.
The pulpit steps were gained. and the
thought ia he'd across Heinrich's mind
that possibly he should find the text pla-
ced for him on The desk.
But, as he was on the point Of mount
ing the stairs, an officer of the royal
household delivered to him folded piece
of paper, saying. '' His Majesty sends
you the text. 7
After having recited the preliminary
prayers, the preacher opened the paper.
aud 10 it was blank not word was
written on it. What was TO be done p
Heinrich deliberately examined the white
sheet. aud after short pause, held it up
before the congregation. saying. /" His
Majesty has furnished the text for my
sermon. But you may perceive that.
nothing whatever is upon this sheet of
paper. "out Of nothing. God created the