Von Sternen die es faszte mit der Hand.…
Die Mutter schlief noch lange nicht!
Die Mutter schlief noch lange nicht! Doch träumte
Auch sie, und dacht an den der fern war.…
“Cassel, Januar 1859.”
Yes, at the risk of becoming tedious, I have inserted the above lines. I wish to lose no opportunity of making known the man who plays the principal part in my narrative, in order to inspire the reader with interest, as black clouds afterwards gather over our hero’s head. [[275]]
[1] Independent petty princes. [↑]
[2] Allusion to Le Meunier de Sans-souci, by Andriena, in which he says of Frederick the Great of Prussia, “On respecte un moulin, on vole une province.” [↑]
[3] Literally: He who reigns—the highest title in Sumatra. [↑]