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We honor ourselves in honoring him."
"Herr Goebel should be proud of such commendation, mein Herr, coming I
judge, from one to whom the words you use might also be applied."
The merchant bowed gravely at this compliment, but made no remark upon
it.
"Pardon my further curiosity," continued the young man, "but from whence
does Herr Goebel return?"
"He comes from prison," said the other. "He made the mistake of thinking
that our young Prince would prove a better ruler than his father, our
Emperor, and but that the Archbishops feared a riot if they went to
extremes, Herr Goebel ran great danger of losing his life rather than
his liberty."
"What you say, mein Herr, interests me very much, and I thank you for
your courtesy. My excuse for questioning you is this. I am moved by a
desire to enter the employ of such a man as Herr Goebel, and I purpose
calling upon him to-morrow, if you think he would be good enough to
receive me."
"He will doubtless receive you," replied the other, "but I am quite
certain your mission will fail.


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