New-York tribune., 1909-05-23

make one, and Wen keep him in the palace un-
til we have one tor him
Il am surprised. " said Henry, who felt sure
of his ground, and wanted to play his cards tor
all they were worth, " that your Majesty should
be caught by a trick of words, and hope that
YOU will prove me before you give me a COM
mission" -,
"AcHi God has sent me a stubborn devil,
said the King far from bad humoredly
Nothing that we do suits him. but-but he
IS right. A man IS a fool to be caught by a
trick of words Send for Fritz. Get out the
conDanv. GrumkOw | wish that rasCally son
Of mine had half this fellows stuboornneSS!
StubbornneSs IS a blessed virtue CIet out the
company. and send for that rascal Fritz!
Frederick William the most stubborn man
ever born of woman stormed at other stubborn
men; but in his heart he loved them Inc
Crown Prince Fritz, his and heir. was
dainty little gentleman who loved fine dress,
music and books. and for that reason the Oh
King hated him Frederick William loved re-
sistance, and there was none IN Prince Fritz
In fact there was little resistance any place tor
him, save in his wife, Queen SOPHIA, ana thaI
almost drove him wild
The King who was gouty, took Henry's arm
as they walked toward the parade ground lie
had never before been known to lean on any
man Stubb0rnnesS would walk alone or faIl,
and the little act of taking Henry arm was a
sure harbinger of favor for our kidnapped
Under Frederick Williams cloak, Fritz
Henry felt that he had found a safe hldlng
place from the lady of SaXOny. When ms for-
tune should be settled he would SEND a letter
10 Bavreuth telling the Margrave OF his adVen-
lures but for the time being he would hold no
communication with his father. because OF the
Dresden complications
SOON the three reached the parade ground.
~ Ten minutes later a company OF HrenadierS
came marching out and halted IN front oil thelr
master. -
= That rascal Fritz is late " growled the King,
Late late. as usual There IS no hope Tor a
man that Is always late.
After the KING had waited tor ten MINUTES,
Prince Fritz came up and Saluted ms father
respectfully The father gazed at the son an
grilv for a moment, and sald.
Take Off those gloves Silk-silk-by the
devil silk French gcwgaws' Take of those
cloves saw" The old man shook his cane in
close proximity to his sons head and growled
savagely
Fritz took off the gloves.
Now throw them on the ground!' cried
the King.
Not there not there. you popInJay! Here,
in the mud Take them up and throw them IN
the mud"
Prince Fritz obeved. and the stubborn old
man walked through the mud trampling the
silk gloves with his heavy hobnaIed boots and
glaring at the Culprit
want him to meet this man. said the
King. addressing Grumkow.
Thus did Prince Henry OF Bayreuth meet
the future Frederick the Great.
May | ask your name,' said the Crown
Prince stepping toward Henry and offering his
hand.
My name is Frederick Henry Churchill
your Highness," answered Our friend. bowIng
before the heir 10 the PrussIan throne
You are 10 watch this man drill company
Of your regiment. said the King, turning to
Prince Fritz. Il want YOU TO east off your
worthless friends and take this young man for
your associate. He may put little stubborn
ness into YOU
Yes, your Majesty answered Prince Fritz
humbly but he already hated Henry because
the King liked him.
An entire failure the part Of father and
son to understand each other had engendered
a bitter hatred that lasted as long as Frederick
William lived. Perhaps 1t lasted on the Crown
Princes part to the day OF his death.
At the Kings command, Fritz Henry began
to take the company through the maneuvers Of
the parade ground: and when the drill was
finished the old man was delighted. for the
recruit had taught the Grcnadiers several new
movements Turning to Grumkow. who seemed
to be not only Prime Minister, but also major
domo of the palace, he sad
Cause this mans commission 10 be made
out at once and have him lodged IN the palace
We need a page near US with brains and hon