The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1858-01-02

was fAir to suppose that this gcntlemaF
belonged to the Prussian Army, but TO whal
grade Of rank had been avoided. A chilly
November evening was closing IN, and
though Of II nobody could determine, as all
tokens the rain bad for time ccased, ye,
dark masses Of clouds flying through The
sky gave warning that q s'sweeping" dark.
ness was at hand. The road grew heavier
at least 20 it should have seemed TO foo
traveller who was blowing his way through
the mire; and so doubtless did it seem to thu
carriage herses, who Aoundered along Sc
slowly that the pedestrian whom they had
ovcrtaken kept easily BY the side Of the
coach--the occupant Of which looked out Of
the window, and perceising the stranger
voice: ts si@ ~ ssSa n9ss @a s1s H'fat
sHalloo, young man; whittier are yor
bound this stormy nightY' iaa & 81
sThat is more than can tell you, not be-
ing at home in this part Of the world. M,
wish is to reach Berlin; but if find rest.
place before ! get there, to that am bound
for am weary asSf aat ass5
81 should think you must have two hours
walk before you, was the unsatisfactory
remark that followed. Iah e
The young man made no reply, and after
short pause the stranger said:
sIf it please you to rest on the step Of the
carriage for a few minutes, you are welcome
SO to do, Herr whats your name?'
sMy name is Heinrich Meyer replied the
Young man, zone of those who never refuse
the small benefit because the larger one is moi
obtained 0 49,. = -s
From inside the window the next question
put to Heinrich was: sWhat are you going to
Berlin for?'
sTo hunt for my cousins, was the answer.
ssAnd pray, who may they be?' asked the
unknown.
sWell, to tell you the truth, have not an
idea who they are, or where to look for
tncm. Indeedit is very doubtful whether
have so much as On acquaintance in Berlin
much less relation. D., , -
The questioner looked amazed, and be
said: ~,
sSurely there must be some other motive
for going to Berlin, or what could have put
this idea in your head p
sWhy,' replied Heinrich, Il have just be-
come u clergyman, without the smallest
chance Of getting anything to do in my own
neighborhood. have no relatives to help
me, and not quite enough to find me in nee
essaries.' -
sBut,' said the Prussian, sWhat on earth
has this to do with finding cousins in Ber-
limp ~'f &@ = 2g7'T@ SO q sest
sWell, now, who knows! Many Of my fel-
low students have good appointments, and
was done, the answer always is, "a cousin
gave it to me- or 81 got it through the in
terest of cousin who lives in Berlin.' Now,
as find none of their cousins live in The
country must 60 without funds or help to
hunt them up in Berlin.' e'4 @2 s1#To7..
This was said in icomical, dry way, SO
that his listener could not refrain from
laughing: but he made no comment. How
ever he pulled out piece Of paper and began
to write upon it, When he had finished, he
turned round to Heinrich, saying that he
observed he had been smoking, and that he
had felt inclined to do the same. but had
forgotten to bring tindcr with him. Could
Herr Meyer oblige him with light? '1s
Certainly, with pleasure was the prompt
reply; and Heinrich, taking tinder- box out
of his wallet, Immediately began to strike a
light. Now, the evening was damp-so damp
that there seemed little enough prospect Of
the finders Lighting; moreover, the wind
blew the sparks out almost before they fell.
sWell, if your cousins nre not more easily
to get at than your light is, pity you,
young sir was the sole remark to which the
stranger condescended as he watched Hen.
rich's laborious endeavors. 5asga as ,a..5
sNH desperdndun, is my motto, answered
the young man: when the words were scarce
ly uttered the light had been struck. In his
delight Of succeeding, Heinrich jumped on
the carriage step, and leaning through the
window, thrust the tinder eagerly in the di-
rection Of the gentleman's face. sHurrah,
sir, puff away!' a.. E&E@iA a>,4 s2a7
After short pause, during which time the
stranger had been putting at his pipe, he re-
moved it from his mouth, and addressed
Heinrich in this way: 8sf3 &s HE ssE
Il have been thinking over what YOU have
been telling me, and perhaps in an humble
way, might be able to assist you, and thus
act the part of the cousin you are seeking.
At all events, when you go to Berlin take
this note,' handing him slip of paper on
which he had been writing-stake this note
to Marshall Grumkow, who is somewhat Of
a friend of mine. But mind! Do exactly
as he bids you, and abide strictly by his ad-
vice. IL 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
a kindness may perhaps seem strange to
you. sAnd now, he continued, sas the road
is improved must hurry on the horses, so
l bid you good evening, hoping you will
prosper in your new career ta& e1f &
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 he had any time to
make acknowledgements, he found himself
alone again. The young man was not lit
tie astonished at what had taken place; and
as he gazed on the slip Of paper, he could
not help wondering whether any good would
come Fit. These were the only words on
it: 3.t' 9asa f& i& 3. - 81
Dear Marshnll-If you can forward the
views Of the bearer, Heinrich Meyer, you
will oblige your friend. Let me know the
result Of the interview with him. 8e
sTime viii prove this Ms does all other
things thought Heinrich, as he proceeded on
his way. Some how or other the road ap-
peared less wearisome, and he felt less tired
and foot-sore since receiving tho paper
hASPe "'sS sHoHSeF Wiuhu uitu ettdt SuO ussu
been for many d y, and quickening his
pace he reached Berlin by nightfall. I5
The noise and hustle of the capitol was
new to him, and he had some little difficulty
in making his way to the inn. He found
one at last, and after frugal supper he
retired to rest. After breakfast he spent
some time in searching for the residence Of
Grumkow. The house was however ut last
gained, and having delivered his missive to
a servant, Heinrich awaited the result in the
halle Ina few moments the servant Re.
turned, and requested him, in most re-
spectful manner, to follow him to the Mar
shal's presence. Arrived there, he was re-
ceived most coHrteously; and the Marshall
made many inquiries as to his past lifeand
future prospects; requested to be told the
name OF the village or towa in which be had
been educated; At what inn he was living il
Berlin, etc. But stillno allusion was made
either to the noto or the writer Of it. The
interview lasted about twenty minutes; and
At the end of which time the Marshall dis.
missed him, desiring that he would call on
that day fortnights asH Hsezl ssias5
At last the time appointed for his second
visit to the Marshall arrived. His reception
was again most favorable. Tho Mafshal
begged him to be seated at the table ut which
he was writing, and proceeded At the same
time 70 business. Unlcching drawer and