Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-11-25

distress, appeared everywhere. He
went TO London The free spirit of the
government pleased him, and he remain
ed there some time.
One day, as he was walking through
the streets, he heard brisk alteration
going on in bookstore. He had scarce
ly tnrned his eyes in that direction, when
he recognized German gentleman;
whom he had often met in public. and
who had made an agreeable impression
on him. The stranger was now engaged
in dispute with the bookseller. He
was called Count Streitenberg. He was
handsome young man. modest, and
apparently of high character.
The Count, as soon as he caught sight
of the Baron, beckoued to him, and the
latter Immediately approached.
81 am in a most perplexing dilemma. T"
said the count, in German, pointing to
the bookseller. Il have bought of this
man a fine assortment of maps. engrav-
ings, designs, and rare books, for no very
large sum. 1t was two months ago.
gave him my note, for was in want of
cash at the time. ought TO have re-
ceiyed remittance a fortnight ago. Just
see now my embarrassment. My uncle
writes me to-day that l must return to
Germany Immediately, and that l shall
find funds at Amsterdam to defray my
expenses, but he send me not fsrihiug.
l owe this man three hundred louis d -ors,
and he refuses TO take back my purchase.
He even threatens me with the law. |
have scarcely twenty louis d'ors 10 pay
my passage to Amsterdam. Can you
help me?'
The Baron bethought himself for a
moment.
eff you are in funds" said the Count,
'just buy these things for me, for l
would not willingly lose them. When
| get home, will send YOU the money"
The baron shook his head thoughtful
ly: Where is your home, Sir Count?"
The Count answered some what confus
edly, and named the quarter whence
The baron had been expelled in order to
earn 10 make pens.
The baron looked sharply at him,
shook his mead, and said; .'Afer l left
The university, l lived full half year
in that very place. but 1 never heard of
the noble family of Streitenberg."
The pretended count blushed deeply.
''But will you not believe, on my word
Of honor, that will send you the money
he moment arrive at my place of des-
tination. be it where it may?" asked he
with p quivering voice.
"Why should not believe you?" re-
Piled the baron. 81 will lend you the
but upon one condition
Upon any condiIion!" exclaimed the
count; 81 will give you my promise in
writing! You have reason to be some
what disirustful, as l."
"No, in the least, Sir Count. Your
open countenance gives me the fullest
confidence. Truly. 1 ought to be able
@ judge whether such a countenance
IAN deceive"
''No, dear baron, you are too gener
,us. You have cause 10 be suspicious,
rs you have already heard an untruth
iom me. But L will prove to you that
really am from the place | say. and
hat you are so far right-there is no
iamily of Streitenberg there. 1 will tell
you who { ana"
''No, no. count" interrupted the bar
IN; "without further preliminary, will
7ou accede to the condition upon which
will lend you the money!
Certainly. Here is my hand upon it,"
Good; 1 wish you to pay the money
o my agent when you reach home.
vii give you his address. But in the
lext place, l desire that neither now
,or tomorrow. nor ever. you tell me nor
ny agent what your name is. or where
Tou actually reside" So saying the
baron drew out his pocket-book. and
rave the count bank note. at is a /
little more than you really need, " added
le. "but that is of no consequence to
you or TO me-"
The count embraced him cordially, |
and then t1rned with wet eyes 10 the
bookseller. Whilst the latter examined |
he note, the count pressed the baron's
land, and said, Owe must become bet |
er acquainted before Quit England.-
Come now 10 my hotel. Dine with me
glass of champagne will perhaps |
warm your coldness. if you will permit
,ne, whom you have just helped out of
. disagreeable dilemma, 10 say SO. VIII |
Fou GO with me?"
Why moi? but are you on foot, COUNT
"Yes."
$50 am 1. Permit me TO call a
COACH"
The baron left the shop, and-did not
-etuIn. The count waited for him two
hours in vain. The next morning note
:ame from the baron; in which he ex
used himself for not having returned to
he bookstore, on the plea Of having for
rotten. at the moment, that he was in the !