AMORiseverarogue，andallwhobelievehimarecheated！
Tomethehypocritecame：Trustme，Ipraythee，thisonce。
Honestisnowmyintent，——withgratefulthanksIacknowledgeThatthouthylifeandthyworkshasttomyworshipordain’d。
See，Ihavefollow’dtheethither，toRome，withkindlyintention，Hopingtogivetheemineaid，e’enintheforeigner’sland。
Everytrav’llercomplainsthatthequartershemeetswitharewretchedHappilylodged，though，ishe，whoisbyAmorreceiv’d。
Thoudostobservetheruinsofancientbuildingswithwonder，Thoughtfullywanderingon，overeachtime-hallow’dspot。
ThoudosthonourstillmoretheworthyrelicscreatedBythefewartists——whomIlovedintheirstudiostoseek。
I’twasfashion’dthoseforms！thypardon，——Iboastnotatpresent。
Presentlythoushaltconfess，thatwhatItelltheeistrue。
Nowthatthouserv’stmemoreidly，wherearethebeauteousfigures，Wherearethecolours，thelight，whichthycreationsoncefill’d？
Hastthouamindagaintoform？TheschooloftheGreciansStillremainsopen，myfriend。yearshavenotbarr’dupitsdoors。
I，theteacher，ameveryoung，andlovealltheyouthful，Lovenotthesubtleandold。Mother，observewhatIsay！
StillwasnewtheAntique，whenyonderblestoneswereliving。
Happilylive，——and，inthee，ageslongvanish’dwilllive！
Foodforsong，wherehop’stthoutofindit？Ionlycangiveit，Andamoreexcellentstyle，love，andloveonlycanteach。
ThusdidtheSophistdiscourse。Whatmortal，alas！couldresisthim？
Andwhenamastercommands，Ihavebeentrain’dtoobey。
Nowhedeceitfullykeepshisword，givesfoodformynumbers，But，whilehedoesso，alas！robsmeoftime，strength，andmind。
Looks，andpressureofhands，andwordsofkindness，andkisses，Syllablesteemingwiththought，byafondpairareexchang’d。
Thenbecomeswhispering，talk，——andstamm’ring，alanguageenchanting。
Freefromallprosody’srules，diessuchahymnontheear。
Thee，Aurora，IusedtoownasthefriendoftheMuses。
Hath，then，Amortheroguecheated，Aurora，e’enthee？
Thoudostappeartomenowashisfriend，andagaindostawakemeUntoadayofdelight，whileathisaltarIkneel。
AllherlocksIfindonmybosom，herheadisreposing，Pressingwithsoftnessthearm，whichroundherneckisentwin’d。
Oh！whatajoyousawak’ning，yehourssopeaceful，succeeded，Monumentsweetoftheblisswhichhadfirstrock’dustosleepInherslumbershemoves，andsinks，whileherfaceisaverted，Faronthebreadthofthecouch，leavingherhandstillinmineHeartfeltloveunitesusforever，andyearningsunsullied，Andourcravingsaloneclaimforthemselvestheexchange。
Onefainttouchofthehand，andhereyessoheavenlyseeI
Oncemoreopen。Ah，no！letmestilllookonthatform！
Closedstillremain！Yemakemeconfusedanddrunken，yerobmeFartoosoonoftheblisspurecontemplationaffords。
Mighty，indeed，arethesefigures！theselimbs，howgracefullyrounded！
Theseus，could’stthoue’erfly，whilstAriadnethusslept？
Onlyonesinglekissontheselips！Oh，Theseus，nowleaveus！
Gazeonhereyes！sheawakes——Firmlysheholdstheeembrac’d——
PARTII。
ALEXISANDDORA。
[ThisbeautifulpoemwasfirstpublishedinSchiller’sHoren。]
FARTHERandfartheraway，alas！ateachmomentthevesselHastens，asonwarditglides，cleavingthefoam-cover’dflood！
Longisthetrackplough’dupbythekeelwheredolphinsaresporting，Followingfastinitsrear，whileitseemsflyingpursuit。
Allforebodesaprosperousvoyage。thesailorwithcalmnessLeans’gainstthesail，whichaloneallthatisneededperforms。
Forwardpressestheheartofeachseamen，likecoloursandstreamers。
Backwardoneonlyisseen，mournfullyfix’dnearthemast，Whileonthebluetingedmountains，whichfastarereceding，hegazeth，Andastheysinkinthesea，joyfromhisbosomdeparts。
Vanish’dfromthee，too，ohDora，isnowthevesselthatrobstheeOfthineAlexis，thyfriend，——ah，thybetrothedaswell！
Thou，too，artaftermegazinginvain。Ourheartsarestillthrobbing，Though，foreachother，yetah！’gainstoneanothernomore。
Oh，thousinglemoment，whereinIfoundlife！thououtweighestEverydaywhichhadelsecoldlyfrommemoryfled。
’Twasinthatmomentalone，thelast，thatuponmedescendedLife，suchasdeitiesgrant，thoughthouperceived’stitnot。
Phoebus，invainwiththyraysdostthouclothetheetheringlory：
Thineall-brighteningdayhatefulaloneistome。
IntomyselfIretreatforshelter，andthere，inthesilence，Strivetorecoverthetimewhensheappear’dwitheachday。
Wasitpossiblebeautylikethistosee，andnotfeelit？
Work’dnotthoseheavenlycharmse’enonaminddullasthine？
Blamenotthyself，unhappyone！OftdoththebardanenigmaThusproposetothethrong，skillfullyhiddeninwords。
Eachoneenjoysthestrangecomminglingofimagesgraceful，Yetstilliswantingthewordwhichwilldiscoverthesense。
Whenatlengthitisfound，theheartofeachhearerisgladden’d，Andinthepoemheseesmeaningoftwofolddelight。
Whereforesolatedidstthouremovethebandage，ohAmor，Whichthouhadstplacedo’ermineeyes，——whereforeremoveitsolate？
Longdidthevessel，whenladen，liewaitingforfavouringbreezes，’Tillinkindnessthewindblewfromthelando’erthesea。
Vacanttimesofyouth！andvacantdreamsofthefuture！
Yeallvanish，andnought，savingthemoment，remains。
Yes！itremains，——myjoystillremains！Iholdthee。myDora，Andthineimagealone，Dora，byhopeisdisclos’d。
OfthaveIseentheego，withmodestyclad，tothetemple，Whilethymothersodearsolemnlywentbythyside。
Eagerandnimblethouwert，inbearingthyfruittothemarket，Boldlythepailfromthewelldidstthousustainonthyhead。
Thenwasreveal’dthyneck，thenseenthyshoulderssobeauteous，Then，beforeallthings，thegracefillingthymotionswasseen。
OfthaveIfear’dthatthepitcherperchancewasindangeroffalling，Yetiteverremain’dfirmonthecircularcloth。
Thus，fairneighbour，yes，thusIoftwaswonttoobservethee，AsonthestarsImightgaze，asImightgazeonthemoon，Gladindeedatthesight，yetfeelingwithinmycalmbosomNottheremotestdesireevertocallthemmineown。
Yearsthusfleetedaway！AlthoughourhouseswereonlyTwentypacesapart，yetIthythresholdne’ercross’d。
Nowbythefearfulfloodareweparted！ThouliesttoHeaven，Billow！thybeautifulblueseemstomedarkasthenight。
Allwerenowinmovement。aboytothehouseofmyfatherRanatfullspeedandexclaim’d：HastentheequicktothestrandHoistedthesailisalready，e’ennowinthewinditisflutt’ring，Whiletheanchortheyweigh，heavingitupfromthesand。
Come，Alexis，ohcome！——Myworthystout-heartedfatherPress’d，withablessing，hishanddownonmycurly-lock’dhead，Whilemymothercarefullyreach’dmeanewly-madebundle，Happymaystthoureturn！criedthey——bothhappyandrich！
ThenIsprangaway，andundermyarmheldthebundle，Runningalongbythewall。StandingIfoundtheehardby，Atthedoorofthygarden。ThousmilinglysaidstthenAlexis！
Say，areyonboisterouscrewgoingthycomradestobe？
Foreigncoastswillthouvisit，andpreciousmerchandisepurchase，Ornamentsmeetfortherichmatronswhodwellinthetown。
Bringme，also，Ipraythee，alightchain。gladlyI’llpaythee，OfthaveIwish’dtopossesssomestichatrinketasthat。
ThereIremain’d，andask’d，asmerchantsarewont，withprecisionAftertheformandtheweightwhichthycommissionshouldhave。
Modest，indeed，wasthepricethoudidstname！ImeanwhilewasgazingOnthyneckwhichdeserv’dornamentswornbutbyqueens。
Loudlynowrosethecryfromtheship。thenkindlythouspakestTake，Ientreatthee，somefruitoutofthegarden，myfriendTaketheripestoranges，figsofthewhitest。theoceanBearethnofruit，and，intruth，’tisnotproducedbyeachland。
SoIenteredin。Thoupluckedstthefruitfromthebranches，Andtheburdenofgoldwasinthineapronupheld。
OftdidIcry，Enough！ButfairerfruitswerestillfallingIntothehandasIspake，everobeyingthytouch。
Presentlydidstthoureachedthearbour。therelaythereabasket，Sweetbloomingmyrtletreeswav’d，aswedrewnigh，o’erourheads。
Thenthoubegan’sttoarrangethefruitwithskillandinsilence：
Firsttheorange，whichlayheavyasthough’twereofgold，Thentheyieldingfig，bytheslightestpressuredisfigur’d，Andwithmyrtlethegiftsoonwasbothcover’dandgrac’d。
ButIraiseditnotup。Istood。Oureyesmettogether，Andmyeyesightgrewdim，seemingobscuredbyafilm，SoonIfeltthybosomonmine！MinearmwassoontwiningRoundthybeautifulform。thousandtimeskiss’dIthyneck。
Onmyshouldersankthyhead。thyfairarms，encircling，Soonrenderedperfecttheringknittingtherapturouspair。
Amor’shandsIfelt：hepress’dustogetherwithardour，And，fromthefirmamentclear，thricediditthunder。thentearsStream’dfrommineeyesintorrents，thouweptest，Iwept，bothwereweeping，And，’midoursorrowandbliss，eventheworldseem’dtodie。
LouderandloudertheycalI’dfromthestrand。myfeetwouldnolongerBearmyweight，andIcried：——Dora！andartthounotmine？
Thineforever！thougentlydidstsay。ThenthetearsweweresheddingSeem’dtobewipedfromoureyes，asbythebreathofagod。
NearerwasheardthecryAlexis！ThestriplingwhosoughtmeSuddenlypeep’dthroughthedoor。Howhethebasketsnatch’dup！
Howheurgedmeaway！howpress’dIthyhand！WouldstthouaskmeHowthevesselIreach’d？DrunkenIseem’d，wellIknow。
Drunkenmyshipmatesbelievedme，andsohadpityuponme。
Andasthebreezedroveuson，distancethetownsoonobscur’d。
Thineforever！thou，Dora，didstmurmur。itfellonmysensesWiththethunderofZeus！whilebythethunderer’sthroneStoodhisdaughter，theGoddessofLove。theGraceswerestandingClosebyherside！sothebondbearethanimpressdivine！
Ohthenhasten，thouship，witheveryfavouringzephyr！
Onward，thoupowerfulkeel，cleavingthewavesastheyfoam！
Bringmeuntotheforeignharbour，sothatthegoldsmithMayinhisworkshoppreparestraightwaytheheavenlypledge！
Ay，ofatruth，thechainshallindeedbeachain，ohmyDora！
Ninetimesencirclingthyneck，looselyarounditentwin’dOtherandmanifoldtrinketsI’llbuythee。gold-mountedbracelets，Richlyandskillfullywrought，alsoshallgracethyfairhand。
Thereshalltherubyandemeraldvie，thesapphiresolovelyBetothejacinthoppos’d，seemingitsfoil。whilethegoldHoldsallthejewelstogether，inbeauteousunioncommingled。
Oh，howthebridegroomexults，whenheadornshisbetroth’d！
PearlsifIsee，oftheetheyremindme。eachringthatisshownmeBringstomymindthyfairhand’sgracefulandtaperingform。
Iwillbarterandbuy。thefairestofallshaltthouchoosethee，JoyouslywouldIdevoteallofthecargotothee。
Yetnottrinketsandjewelsaloneisthylovedoneprocuring。
Withthemhebringstheewhate’ergivestoahousewifedelight。
Fineandwoollencoverlets，wroughtwithanedgingofpurple，Fitforacouchwhereweboth，lovingly，gentlymayrest。
Costlypiecesoflinen。Thousittestandsewest，andclothestMe，andthyself，and，perchance，evenathirdwithittoo。
Visionsofhope，deceiveyemyheart！YekindlyImmortals，Softenthisfierce-ragingflame，wildlypervadingmybreast！
YethowIlongtofeelthemagain，thoserapturoustorments。
When，intheirstead，caredrawsnigh，coldlyandfearfullycalm。
NeithertheFuries’torch，northehoundsofhellwiththeirharkingAwethedelinquentsomuch，downintheplainsofdespair，AsbythemotionlessspectreI’mawed，thatshowsmethefaironeFaraway：ofatruth，openthegarden-doorstands！
Andanotheronecometh！Forhimthefruit，too，isfalling，Andforhim，also，thefigstrengtheninghoneydothyield！
Dothsheenticehimaswelltothearbour？Hefollows？Oh，makemeBlind，yeImmortals！effacevisionslikethisfrommymind！
Yes，sheisbutamaiden！AndshewhotoonedothsoquicklyYield，toanothererelong，doubtless，Willturnherselfround。
Smilenot，Zeus，forthisonce，atanoathsocruellybroken！
Thundermorefearfully！Strike！——Stay——thyfiercelightningswithhold！
Hurlatmethyquiveringbolt！InthedarknessofmidnightStrikewiththylightningthismast，makeitapitifulwreck！
Scattertheplanksallaround，andgivetotheboisterousbillowsAllthesewares，andletmebetothedolphinsapreyNow，yeMuses，enough！InvainwouldyestrivetodepictureHow，inalove-ladenbreast，anguishalternateswithbliss。
Yecannothealthewounds，itistrue，thatlovehathinflicted。
Yetfromyouonlyproceeds，kindlyones，comfortandbalm。
1796——
HERMANNANDDOROTHEA。
INNINECANTOS——
I。KALLIOPE。
FATEANDSYMPATHY。
NE’ERhaveIseenthemarketandstreetssothoroughlyempty！
Stillasthegraveisthetown，clear’dout！IverilyfancyFiftyatmostofallourinhabitantsstillmaybefoundthere。
Peoplearesoinquisitive！AllarerunningandracingMerelytoseethesadtrainofpoorfellowsdriventoexile。
Downtothecausewaynowbuilding，thedistancenearlyaleagueis，Andtheythitherwardrush，intheheatandthedustofthenoonday。
Asforme，IhadrathernotstirfrommyplacejusttostareatWorthyandsorrowfulfugitives，who，withwhatgoodstheycancarry，LeavingtheirownfairlandonthefurthersideoftheRhine-stream，Overtousarecrossing，andwanderthroughthedelightfulNooksofthisfruitfulvale，withallitstwistingsandwindings。
Wife，youdidrightwelltobidoursongoandmeetthem，Takingwithhimoldlinen，andsomethingtoeatandtodrinktoo，Justtogivetothepoor。therichareboundtobefriendthem。
Howheisdrivingalong！Howwellheholdsinthehorses！
Thenthenewlittlecarriagelooksveryhandsome。insideitFourcaneasilysit，besidestheoneonthecoachbox。
Thistimeheisalone。howeasily-turnsitthecorner！
ThustohiswifethehostoftheGoldenLiondiscoursed，Sittingateaseintheporchofhishouseadjoiningthemarket。
ThenrepliedasfollowstheshrewdandsensiblehostessFather，Idon’tlikegivingoldlinenaway，forIfinditUsefulinsomanyways，’tisnottohepurchasedformoneyJustwhenit’swanted。Andyetto-dayIgladlyhavegivenManyexcellentarticles，shirtsandcoversandsuchlike。
ForIhaveheardofoldpeopleandchildrenwalkinghalf-naked。
Willyouforgiveme，too，forhavingransackedyourpresses？
Thatgranddressing-gown，cover’dwithIndianflowersallover，Madeofthefinestcalico，linedwithexcellentflannel，Ihavedespatch’dwiththerest。’tisthin，old，quiteoutoffashion。
Buttheworthylandlordonlysmiled，andthenanswer’dIshalldreadfullymissthatancientcalicogarment，GenuineIndianstuff！They’renottobehadanylonger。
Well！Ishallwearitnomore。AndyourpoorhusbandhenceforwardAlwaysmustwearasurtout，Isuppose，orcommonplacejacket，Alwaysmustputonhisboots。goodbyetocapandtoslippers！
See，continuedhiswife，afewarealreadyreturningWhohaveseentheprocession，whichlongagomusthavepass’dby。
Seehowdustytheirshoesare，andhowtheirfacesareglowingEachonecarriesahandkerchief，wipingthesweatfromhisforehead。
I，forone，wouldn’thurryandworrymyselfinsuchweatherMerelytoseesuchasight！I’mcertaintohearallaboutit。
Andtheworthyfather，speakingwithemphasis，addedSuchfineweatherseldomlaststhroughthewholeoftheharvestAndwe’rebringingthefruithome，justasthehaywebroughtlately，Perfectlydry。theskyisclear，nocloud’sintheheavens，Andthewholedaylongdeliciousbreezesareblowing。
SplendidweatherIcallit！Thecornalreadytooripeis，Andto-morrowbeginwetogathertheplentifulharvest。
Whilsthewasthusdiscoursing，thenumberofmenandofwomenCrossingthemarketandgoingtowardshomekepteverincreasing。
Andtherereturn’damongstothers，bringingwithhimhisdaughters，Ontheothersideofthemarket，theirprosperousneighbour，Goingfullspeedtohisnewbuilthouse，theprincipalmerchant，RidinginsideanopencarriageinLandauconstructed。
Allthestreetswerealive。forthetown，thoughsmall，waswellpeopled，Manyafactorythrovethere，andmanyabusinessalso。
Longsattheexcellentcoupleunderthedoorway，exchangingManyapassingremarkonthepeoplewhohappen’dtopassthem。
Presentlythustoherhusbandexclaim’dthegood-naturedhostessSee！Yoncomestheminister。withhimiswalkingthedruggist：
They’llbeabletogiveanaccountofallthathashappen’d，Whattheywitness’d，andmanyasightIfearwhichwaspainful。
Bothofthemcameinafriendlymanner，andgreetedthecouple，Takingtheirseatsonthewoodenbenchesunderthedoorway，Shakingthedustfromtheirfeet，theirhandkerchiefsusingtofanthem。
Presently，afterexchangingreciprocalgreetings，thedruggistOpen’dhismouth，andalmostpeevishlyventedhisfeelingsWhatstrangecreaturesmenare！Theyallresembleeachother，Alltakepleasureinstaring，whentroublesfallontheirneighbours。
Ev’ryonerunstoseetheflamesdestroyingadwelling，Orapoorcriminalledinterrorandshametothescaffold。
Allthetownhasbeenouttogazeatthesorrowingexiles，Noneofthembearinginmindthatalikemisfortunehereafter，Possiblyalmostdirectly，mayhappentobetheirownportion。
Ican’tpardonsuchlevity。yet’tisthenatureofallmen。
Thereuponrejoin’dthenobleandexcellentpastor，He，thecharmofthetown，inagescarcemorethanastripling：——
Hewasacquaintedwithlife，andknewthewantsofhishearers，FullyconvincedoftheworthoftheHolyScriptures，whosemissionIstorevealman’sfate，hisinclinationstofathom。
Hewasalsowellreadinthebestofsecularwritings。
Idon’tliketofindfaultwithanyinnocentimpulseWhichinthemindofmanDameNaturehaseverimplanted。
Forwhatreasonandintellectne’ercouldaccomplish，isoftenDonebysomefortunate，quiteirresistibleinstinctwithinhim。
Ifmankindwereneverbycuriositydriven，Say，couldtheye’erhavefoundoutforthemselvesthewonderfulmannerThingsintheworldrangeinorder？ForfirsttheyNoveltylookfor，ThenwithuntiringindustryseektodiscovertheUseful，LastlytheyyearnfortheGood，whichmakesthemnobleandworthy。
Allthroughtheiryouthfrivolityservesastheirjoyouscompanion，Hidingthepresenceofdanger，and。swiftlyeffacingthetracesCausedbymisfortuneandgrief，assoonastheironslaughtisover。
Trulytheman’stobepraisedwho，asyearsrollonward，developsOutofsuchgladdispositionanintellectsettledandsteady，——
Who，ingoodfortuneaswellasmisfortune，striveszealously，nobly。
ForwhatisGoodhebringsforth，replacingwhateverisinjured。
Theninafriendlyvoiceimpatientlyspokethusthehostess：——
Telluswhathaveyouseen。Iameagerlylongingtohearit。
Thenwithemphasisanswer’dthedruggist：——TheterriblestoriesToldmeto-daywillserveforalongtimetomakemeunhappy。
Wordswouldfailtodescribethemanifoldpicturesofmis’ry。
Farinthedistancesawwethedust，beforewedescendedDowntothemeadows。therisinghillockshidtheprocessionLongfromoureyes，andlittlecouldwedistinguishaboutit。
When，however，wereach’dtheroadthatwindsthro’thevalley，Greatwasthecrowdandthenoiseoftheemigrantsmix’dwiththewaggons。
Weunhappilysawpoorfellowspassinginnumbers，Someofthemshowinghowbitterthesenseoftheirsorrowfulflightwas，Somewithafeelingofjoyatsavingtheirlivesinahurry。
SadwasthesightofthemanifoldgoodsandchattelspertainingUntoawell-managedhouse，whichthecarefulowner’saccustom’dEachinitsproperpositiontoplace，andinregularorder，Alwaysreadyforuse，forallarewantedanduseful——
Sadwasthesightofthemnow，onmanyawaggonandbarrowHeap’dinthoroughconfusion，andhurriedlyhuddledtogether。
Overacupboardwasplacedasieveandacoverletwoollen。
Bedsinthekneedingtroughslay，andlinenovertheglasses。
Ah！andthedangerappear’dtorobthemenoftheirsenses，Justasinourgreatfireoftwentyyearsagohappen’d，Whenwhatwasworthlesstheysaved，andleftallthebestthingsbehindthem。
SoonthepresentoccasionwithheedlesscautiontheycarriedManyvaluelesschattels，o’erladingthecattleandhorses，——
Commonoldboardsandbarrels，abirdcagenexttoagoosepen。
Womenandchildrenweregaspingbeneaththeweightoftheirbundles，Basketsandtubsfullofutterlyuselessarticles，bearing。
Manisalwaysunwillingtheleastofhisgoodstoabandon。
Thusonitsdustywayadvancedthecrowdedprocession，Allinhopelessconfusion。Firstone，whosecattlewereweaker，Fainwouldslowlyadvance，whileotherswouldeagerlyhasten。
Thentherearoseascreamofhalf-crush’dwomenandchildren，Andalowingofcattle，withyelpingofdogsintermingled，Andawailingofagedandsick，allsittingandshaking，Rangedintheirbedsonthetopofthewaggontoo-heavilyladen。
Nextsomelumberingwheel，push’doutofthetrackbythepressure，Wenttotheedgeoftheroadway。thevehiclefellintheditchthen，Rollingrightover，andthrowing，infalling，themenwhowereinitFarinthefield，screamingloudly，theirpersonshoweveruninjured。
Thentheboxesroll’doffandtumbledclosetothewaggon。
ThosewhosawthemfailingfullsurelyexpectedtoseethemSmash’dtopiecesbeneaththeweightofthechestsandthepresses。
Sothewaggonlaybroken，andthosethatitcarriedwerehelpless，Fortherestofthetrainwenton，andhurriedlypass’dthem，Thinkingonlyofself，andcarriedawaybythecurrent。
Sowespedtothespot，andfoundthesickandtheagedWho，whenathomeandinbed，couldscarcelyenduretheirsadailments，Lyingthereontheground，allsighingandgroaninginanguish，Stifledbycloudsofdust，andscorch’dbythefiercesunofsummer。
ThenrepliedintonesofcompassionthesensitivelandlordHermannItrustwillfindthemandgivethemrefreshmentandclothing。
Ishouldunwillinglyseethem：Igrieveattheeightofsuchsorrow。
Touch’dbytheearliestnewsofthesadextentofthesuffering，Hastilysentweatriflefromoutofoursuperabundance，Justtocomfortafew，andthenourmindsweremoreeasy。
Nowletusceasetodiscourseonsuchasorrowfulsubject，Formen’sheartsareeasilyovershadow’dbyterror，Andbycare，moreodiousfartomethanmisfortune。
Nowletusgotoacoolerplace，thelittleback-parlour。
Therethesunnevershines，andthewallsaresothickthatthehotairNevercanenter。andmothershallforthwithbringusaglasseachFulloffineEighty-three，wellfittedtodriveawaytrouble。
Thisisabadplacefordrinking。theflieswillhumroundtheglasses。
Sotheyallwentinside，enjoyingthemselvesinthecoolness。
Theninawell-cutflaskthemothercarefullybroughtthemSomeofthatcleargoodwine，uponabrightmetalwaiterWiththosegreenishrummers，thefittingestgobletsforRhinewine。
Sothethreesattogether，aroundtheglisteningpolish’dCircularlargebrowntable-膐nmassivefeetitwasplanted。
Merrilyclink’dtogethertheglassesofhostandofpastor，Buttheotheronethoughtfullyheldhisglasswithoutmoving，Andinfriendlyfashionthehostthusask’dhimtojointhem：——
Drink，goodneighbour，Ipray！AmercifulGodhasprotectedUsinthepastfrommisfortune，andwillprotectusinfuture。
AllmustconfessthatsinceHethoughtfittoseverelychastiseus，Whenthatterriblefireoccurr’d，Hehasconstantlybless’dus。
Andwatch’doverusconstantly，justasmanisaccustom’dHiseye’spreciousappletoguard，thatdearestofmembers。
ShallHenotforthefuturepreserveus，andbeourProtector？
For’tisindangerwelearntoappreciatedulyHisGoodness。
Thissoflourishingtown，whichHebuiltagainfromitsashesBytheindustrioushandsofitsburghers，andbless’ditsorichly，WillHeagaindestroyit，andrendertheirtoilunavailing？
Cheerfullyanswer’dtheexcellentpastor，inaccentsofmildnessSteadfastlyclingtothisfaith，andcherishsuchworthyopinions。
Ingoodfortunethey’llmakeyouprudent，andtheninmisfortuneWell-groundedhopesthey’llsupply，andfurnishyoutrueconsolation。
Thencontinuedthehost，withthoughtsfullofmanhoodandwisdomOfthaveIgreetedwithwondertherollingfloodoftheRhinestream，When，onmybusinesstrav’lling，I’veoncemorecometoitsborders。
Grandhasiteverappear’d，exaltingmyfeelingsandsenses。
ButIcouldneverimaginethatsoonitsbeautifulmarginIntoawallwouldbeturn’d，tokeeptheFrenchfromourcountry，Anditswide-spreadingbedaditchtohinderandcheckthem。
SobyNaturewe’reguarded，we’reguardedbyvalorousGermans，AndbytheLordwe’reguarded。whothenwouldfoolishlytremble？
Wearythecombatantsare，andallthingsindicatepeacesoon。
Andwhenatlengththelong-expectedfestival’sholdenHereinourchurch，andthebellschimeinwiththeorganinchorus，Andthetrumpetsareblowing，thenobleTeDeumupraising，ThenonthatselfsamedayIfainwouldsee，mygoodpastor，OurdearHermannkneelwithhisbrideatthealtarbeforeyou，AndthegladfestivalheldthroughthelengthandbreadthofthecountryWillhenceforwardtomebeagladanniversaryalso！
ButIamgrievedtoobservethattheyouth，whoisalwayssoactiveWhenheishereathome，abroadissoslowandsotimid。
Littleatanytimecareshetomixwiththerestofthepeople。
Yes，heevenavoidsyoungmaidens’societyever，Andthefrolicsomedance，thatgreatdelightofyoungpeople。
Thushespake，andthenlisten’d。ThesoundofthestampingofhorsesDrawingnearerwasheard。andthentherollofthecarriage，Which，withimpetuousspeed，nowthunder’dunderthegateway——
II。TERPSICHORE。
HERMANN。
THENwhenintotheroomthewell-builtsonmadehisentry，Straightwaywithpiercingglancestheministereyedhimintently，Andwithcarefulnesswatch’dhislooksandthewholeofhisbearing，Withaninquiringeyewhicheasilyfacesdecyphers。
Thenhesmiled，andwithcordialwordsaddress’dhimasfollowsHowyouarechangedinappearance，myfriend！IneverhaveseenyouHalfsolivelybefore。yourlooksarethoroughlycheerful。
Youhavereturn’dquitejoyousandmerry。You’vedoubtlessdividedAllofthepresentsamongstthepoor，theirblessingsreceiving。
Thenincalmaccentsrepliedtheson，withgravityspeakingWhetherI’velaudablyacted，Iknownot。Ifollow’dtheimpulseOfmyownheart，asnowI’llproceedtodescribewithexactness。
Mother，yourummagedsolong，inlookingoveroldpieces，Andinmakingyourchoice，that’twaslatewhenthebundlewasready，Andthewineandthebeerwereslowlyandcarefullypack’dup。
WhenIatlengthemergedatthegate，andcameonthehighway，StreamsofcitizensmetIreturning，withwomenandchildren，Forthetrainoftheexileshadlongdisappear’dinthedistance。
SoIquicken’dmypace，andhastilydrovetothevillageWhereIhadheardthatto-nighttorestandtosleeptheyintended。
Well，asIwentonmyway，thenewly-madecausewayascending，SuddenlysawIawaggon，ofexcellenttimberconstructed，Drawnbyacoupleofoxen，thebestandthestrongestofforeign。
Closebesideittherewalk’d，withsturdyfootsteps，amaiden，Guidingthetwostrongbeastswithalongkindofstaff，whichwithskillsheKnewhowtouse，nowdriving，andnowrestrainingtheirprogress。
Whenthemaidenobservedme，shequietlycamenearthehorses，Andaddress’dmeasfollows：——’Ourusualcondition，believeme，Isnotsosadasperchanceyoumightjudgefromourpresentappearance。
Iamnotyetaccustom’dtoaskforalmsfromastranger，Whosooftenbutgives，toridhimselfofabeggar。
ButI’mcompell’dtospeakbynecessity。HereonthestrawnowLiesthelately-confinedpoorwifeofawealthylandowner，WhomwithmuchtroubleImanagedtosavewithoxenandwaggon。
Wewerelateinarriving，andscarcelywithlifesheescaped。
Nowthenewly-bornchildinherarmsislying，allnaked，Andourfriendswillbeabletogivethembutlittleassistance，E’enifinthenextvillage，towhichto-nightwearegoing，Weshouldstillfindthem，althoughIfeartheyhaveleftitalready。
Ifyoubelongtotheneighbourhood，anyavailablelinenThesepoorpeoplewilldeemamostacceptablepresent。
Thusshespake，andwearilyraisedherselfthepalepatientUpfromthestrawandgazeduponme，whilethusImadeanswer’Oftdothaheavenlyspiritwhispertokind-heartedpeople，Sothattheyfeelthedistresso’ertheirpoorerbrethrenimpending。
Formymother，yourtroublesforeboding，gavemeabundleReadypreparedforrelievingthewantsofthosewhowerenaked。’
ThenIloosen’dtheknotsofthecord，andthedressing-gowngaveherWhichbelong’dtomyfather，andgavehersomeshirtsandsomelinen，Andshethank’dmewithjoyandsaid：——’ThefortunateknownotHow’tisthatmiracleshappen。weonlydiscoverinsorrowGod’sprotectingfingerandhand，extendedtobeckonGoodmentogood。MayyourkindnesstousbyHimberequited。’
AndIsawthepoorpatientjoyfullyhandlingthelinen，Valuingmostofallthesoftflannel，thedressing-gownlining。
Thenthemaidthusaddress’dher：——’NowletushastetothevillageWhereourfriendsareresting，to-nightintendingtosleepthereThereIwillstraightwayattendtowhate’erfortheinfantisneeded。’
Thenshesalutedmetoo，herthanksmostheartilygiving，Drovetheoxen，thewaggonwenton。Ilingerdbehindthem，Holdingmyhorsesrein’dback，dividedbetweentwoopinions，Whethertohastenahead，reachthevillage，theviandsdistribute’Mongsttherestofthepeople，orgivethemforthwithtothemaiden，SothatshemightherselfdividethemamongstthemwithprudenceSoonImadeupmymind，andfollow’dafterhersoftly，Overtookherwithoutdelay，andsaidtoherquickly’Maiden，itwasnotlinenalonethatmymotherprovidedAndinthecarriageplaced，asclothingtogivetothenaked，Butsheaddedmeat，andmanyanexcellentdrinktoo。
AndIhavegotquiteastockstow’dawayinthebootofthecarriage。
Well，IhavetakenafancytherestofthegiftstodepositInyourhands，andthusfulfiltothebestmycommission。
Youwilldividethemwithprudence，whilstImyfateamobeying。’
Thenthemaidenreplied：——’WithfaithfulnessIwilldistributeAllyourgifts，andtheneedyshallsurelyrejoiceatyourbounty。’
Thusshespake，andIhastilyopen’dthebootofthecarriage，Tookoutthehamsfullheavytheywereandtookoutthebread-stuffs，Flasksofwineandbeer，andhandedthewholeofthemover。
GladlywouldIhavegivenhermore，butemptythebootwas。
Straightwayshepack’dthemawayatthefeetofthepatient，andforthwithStartedagain，whilstIhasten’dbacktothetownwithmyhorses。
ThenwhenHermannhadendedhisstory，thegarrulousneighbourOpen’dhismouthandexclaim’d：——IonlydeemthemanhappyWholivesaloneinhishouseinthesedaysofflightandconfusion，WhohasneitherwifenorchildrencringingbesidehimIfeelhappyatpresent。Ihatethetitleoffather。
Careofchildrenandwifeinthesedayswouldbeasaddrawback。
OftenhaveIbethoughtmeofflight，andhavegather’dtogetherAllthatIdeemmostprecious，theantiquegoldandthejewelsWornbymylatedearmother，notoneofwhichhasbeensoldyet。
Muchindeedisleftout，thatisnotsoeasilycarried。
Eventheherbsandtheroots，collectedwithplentyoftrouble，Ishouldhesorrytolose，thoughlittleinvaluetheymaybe。
Ifthedispenserremains，IshallleavemyhouseingoodspiritsIfmyreadymoneyissaved，andmybody，whytrulyAllissaved，forabacheloreasilyflieswhen’tisneeded。
Neighbour，rejoin’dforthwithyoungHermann，withemphasisspeakingAltogetherIdiffer，andgreatlyblameyouropinions。
Canthatmanbedeem’dworthy，whobothingoodandillfortuneThinksaloneofhimself，andknowsnotthesecretofsharingSorrowsandjoyswithothers，andfeelsnolongingtodoso？
IcouldmoreeasilynowthanbeforedeterminetomarryManyanexcellentmaidenneedsahusband’sprotection，Manyamanacheerfulwife，whensorrow’sbeforehim。
Smilinglysaidthenthefather：——I’mpleas’dtohearwhatyou’resaying，Wordsofsuchwisdomhaveseldombeenutter’dbyyouinmypresence。
Thenhisgoodmotherbrokein，inherturn，withvivacityspeakingSon，youarecertainlyright。Weparentssettheexample。
’Twasnotintimeofpleasurethatwemadechoiceofeachother，And’twasthesaddestofhours，thatknitteduscloselytogether。
Mondaymorning，——howwellIremember！theverydayafterThatmostterriblefireoccurr’dwhichburntdowntheborough，Twentyyearsagonow。theday，liketo-day，wasaSunday，Hotanddrywastheweather，andlittleavailablewater。
Alltheinhabitants，clothedintheirfestivalgarments，werewalking，Scatter’daboutintheinnsandthemillsoftheneighbouringhamlets。
Atoneendofthetownthefirebrokeout，andtheflamesranHastilyallthroughthestreets，impell’dbythedraughttheycreated。
Andthebarnswereconsumed，wherealltherichharvestwasgather’dAndallthestreetsasfarasthemarket。thedwellinghousealsoOfmyfatherhardbywasdestroy’d，aslikewisewasthisone。
Littleindeedcouldwesave。IsatthesorrowfulnightthroughOnthegreenofthetown，protectingthebedsandtheboxes。
Finallysleepovertookme，andwhenbythecoolbreezeofmorningWhichdiesawaywhenthesunarisesIwasawaken’d，SawIthesmokeandtheglow，andthehalf-consumedwallsandthechimneys。
Thenmyheartwassorelyafflicted。butsooninhisgloryRosethesunmorebrilliantthanever，myspiritsreviving。
TheninhasteIarose，impell’dthesitetorevisitWhereourdwellinghadstood，toseeifthechickenswerelivingWhichIespeciallyloved。forchildlikeIstillwasbynature。
ButwhenovertheruinsofcourtyardandhouseIwasclimbing，Whichstillsmoked，andsawmydwellingdestroy’danddeserted，Youcameupontheotherside，theruinsexploring。
Youhadahorseshutupinhisstall。thestill-glowingraftersOveritlay，andrubbish，andnoughtcouldbeseenofthecreature。
Overagainsteachotherwestood，indoubtandinsorrow，Forthewallhadfallenwhichusedtoseverourcourtyards。
Andyougrasp’dmyhand，addressingmesoftlyasfollows’Lizzy，whathereareyoudoing？Away！Yoursolesyouareburning，Fortherubbishishot，andisscorchingmybootswhicharethicker。’
Thenyouliftedmeup，andcarriedmeoffthroughyourcourtyard。
Therestillstoodthegatewaybeforethehouse，withitsarch’droof，Justasitnowisstanding，theonlythingleftremaining。
Andyousatmedownandkiss’dme，andItriedtostopyou，Butyoupresentlysaid，withkindlywordsfullofmeaning’See，myhouseisdestroy’d！Stophereandhelpmetobuildit，Iinreturnwillhelptorebuildthehouseofyourfather。’
Iunderstoodyounot，tillyousenttomyfatheryourmother，Anderelongourmarriagefulfilidthetrothwesoonplighted。
StilltothisdayIrememberwithpleasurethehalf-consumedrafters，StilldoIseethesuninallhismajestyrising，ForonthatdayIgain’dmyhusband。thesonofmyyouthtooGainedIduringthatearliesttimeofthewilddesolation。
ThereforecommendIyou，Hermann，forhavingwithconfidenceguilelessTurn’dtowardsmarriageyourthoughtsinsuchaperiodofmourning，Andfordaringtowooinwarandovertheruins——
Thenthefatherstraightwayreplied，witheagernessspeaking：——
Sensibleisyouropinion，andtrueisalsothestoryWhichyouhavetoldus，goodmother，forsodidev’rythinghappen。
Butwhatisbetterisbetter。’TisnotthefortuneofallmenAlltheirlifeandexistencetofinddecidedbeforehand。
Allarenotdoom’dtosuchtroublesasweandothershavesuffer’d。
O，howhappyishewhosecarefulfatherandmotherHaveahousereadytogivehim，whichhecansuccessfullymanage！
Allbeginningsarehard，andmostsothelandlordsprofession。
Numberlessthingsamanmusthave，andev’rythingdailyDearerbecomes，soheneedstoscrapetogethermoremoney。
SoIamhopingthatyou，dearHermann，willshortlybebringingHometousabridepossessinganexcellentdowry，Foraworthyhusbanddeservesagirlwhoiswealthy，And’tisacapitalthingforthewish’d-forwifetobringwithherPlentyofsuitablearticlesstow’dinherbasketsandboxes。
NotinvainforyearsdoesthemotherprepareforherdaughterStocksofallkindsoflinen，bothfinestandstrongestintexture。
Notinvaindogod-parentsgivethempresentsofsilver，Orthefatherlaybyinhisdeskafewpiecesofmoney。
Forshehereafterwillgladden，withallhergoodsandpossessions，Thathappyyouthwhoisdestinedfromoutofallotherstochooseher。
Yes！Iknowhowpleasantitmakesahouseforayoungwife，Whenshefindsherownpropertyplacedintheroomsandthekitchen，Andwhensheherselfhascover’dthebedandthetable。
Onlywell-to-dobridesshouldbeseeninahouse，Iconsider，Forapooroneissureatlasttobescorn’dbyherhusband，Andhe’lldeemherajadewhoasjadefirstappear’dwithherbundle。
Menarealwaysunjust，butmomentsoflovearebuttransient。
Yes，myHermann，yougreatlywouldcheertheoldageofyourfatherIfyousoonwouldbringhomeadaughter-in-lawtoconsoleme，Outoftheneighbourhoodtoo，——yes，outofyondwelling，thegreenone！
Richistheman，intruthhistradeandhismanufacturesMakehimdailyricher，forwhendoesamerchantnotprosper？
Hehasonlythreedaughters。thewholeofhiswealththey’llinherit。
Truetheeldest’salreadyengaged。butthenthere’sthesecond，Andthethird，whostillnotforlongmaybehadfortheasking。
HadIbeeninyourplace，Ishouldnottillthistimehavewaited。
Bringhomeoneofthegirls，asIbroughtyourmotherbeforeyou。
Then，withmodesty，answer’dthesonhisimpetuousfatherTrulymywishwas，likeyours，tomarryoneofthedaughtersOfourneighbour。Weall，infact，werebroughtuptogether，Sportedinyouthfuldaysnearthefountainadjoiningthemarket，AndfromtherudenessofboysIoftenmanagedtosavethem。
Butthosedayshavelongpass’dthemaidensgrewup，andwithreasonStopnowathomeandavoidtherougherpastimesofchildhood。
Wellbroughtupwithavengeancetheyare！Topleaseyou，IsometimesWenttovisitthem，justforthesakeofoldenacquaintanceButIwasnevermuchpleasedatholdingintercoursewiththem，Fortheywerealwaysfindingfault，andIhadtobearitFirstmycoatwastoolong，theclothtoocoarse，andthecolourFartoocommon，myhairwascutandcurl’dverybadly。
Iatlastwasthinkingofdressingmyselfliketheshop-boys，Whoareaccustom’donSundaystoshowofftheirpersonsupyonder，Androundwhosecoatsinsummerhalf-silkentattersarehanging。
ButerelongIdiscover’dtheyonlyintendedtofoolmeThiswasveryannoying，mypridewasoffended，butmorestillFeltIdeeplywoundedthattheysomistookthegoodfeelingsWhichIcherish’dtowardsthem，especiallyMinnie，theyoungest。
Well，IwentlastEaster，politelytopaythemavisit，AndIworethenewcoatnowhangingupinthecloset，Andwasfrizzledandcurld，likealltherestoftheyoungsters。
WhenIenter’d，theytitter’d。butthatdidn’tverymuchmatter。
Minniesatatthepiano，thefatherwaspresentamongstthem，Pleasedwithhisdaughter’ssinging，andquiteinajocularhumour。
LittlecouldIunderstandofthewordsinthesongshewassinging，ButIconstantlyheardofPamina，andthenofTamino，*
*CharactersInMozart’sZauberflote。
AndIfainwouldexpressmyopinion。sowhenshehadended，Iask’dquestionsrespectingthetext，andwhowerethepersons。
Allweresilentandsmiled。butpresentlyanswer’dthefather’Didyoue’erhappen，myfriend，tohearofEveorofAdam？’
Thennolongerrestrain’dtheythemselves，thegirlsburstoutlaughing，Alltheboyslaugh’dloudly，theoldman’ssidesappear’dsplitting。
InmyconfusionIletmyhatfalldown，andthetitt’ringLastedallthetimethesingingandplayingcontinued。
ThenIhasten’dhome，ashamedandfullofvexation，Hungupmycoatinthecloset，andputmyhairindisorderWithmyfingers，andsworene’eragaintocrosso’ertheirthreshold。
AndI’msureIwasright。fortheyareallvainandunloving。
AndIhearthey’resorudeastogivemethenicknameTamino。
Thenthemotherrejoin’d：——You’rewrong，dearHermann，toharbourAngryfeelingsagainstthechildren，fortheyarebutchildren。
Minnie’sanexcellentgirl，andhasatendernessforyou。
Latelysheask’dhowyouwere。Indeed，Iwishyouwouldchooseher！
Thenthesonthoughtfullyanswer’d：——Iknownotwhy，butthefactisMyannoyancehasgravenitselfinmymind，andhereafterIcouldnotbearatthepianotoseeher，orlisttohersinging。
Butthefathersprangup，andsaid，inwordsfullofangerLittlecomfortyougiveme，intruth！Ialwayshavesaidit，Whenyoutookpleasureinhorses，andcaredfornothingbutfieldwork。
Thatwhichtheservantsofprosperouspeopleperformastheirduty，Youyourselfdo。meanwhilethefatherhissonmustdispensewith，Whoinhishonourwaswonttocourttherestofthetownsfolk。
Thuswithemptyhopesyourmotherearlydeceivedme，Whenyourreading，andwriting，andlearningatschoolne’ersucceededLiketherestoftheboys，andsoyouwerealwaysthelowest。
Thisallcomesfromayouthnotpossessingaduesenseofhonour，Andnothavingthespirittotryandraisehisposition。
Hadmyfatherbutcaredforme，asIhaveforyou，sir，Sentmetoschoolbetimes，andgivenmeproperinstructors，IshouldnotmerelyhavebeenthehostofthefamedGoldenLion。
Butthesonarose，andapproach’dthedoorwayinsilence，Slowly，andmakingnonoise：butthenthefatherindudgeonAfterhimshouted：——Beoff！Iknowyou’reanobstinatefellow！
Goandlookafterthebusiness。elseIshallscoldyouseverely。
Butdon’tfancyI’lleverallowyoutobringhomeintriumphAsmydaughter-in-lawanyboorishimpudenthussy。
LonghaveIlivedintheworld，andknowhowtomanagemostpeople，Knowhowtoentertainladiesandgentlemen，sothattheyleavemeIngoodhumour，andknowhowtoflatterastrangerdiscreetly。
Butmydaughter-in-lawmusthaveusefulqualitiesalso，Andbeabletosoftenmymanifoldcaresandvexations。
Shemustalsoplayonthepiano，thatallthebestpeopleHereinthetownmaytakepleasureinoftencomingtoseeus，AsinthehouseofourneighbourthemerchanthappenseachSunday。
Softlythesonatthesewordsraisedthelatch，andlefttheapartment——
III。THALIA。
THEBURGHERS。
THUSdidtheprudentsonescapefromthehotconversation，ButthefathercontinuedpreciselyashehadbegunitWhatisnotinamancannevercomeoutofhim，surely！
Never，Ifear，shallIseefulfill’dmydearestofwishes，Thatmysonshouldbeunlikehisfather，butbetter。
Whatwouldbethefateofahouseoratown，ifitsinmatesDidnotalltakeprideinpreserving，renewing，improving，Aswearetaughtbytheage，andbythewisdomofstrangers？
Manisnotborntospringoutoftheground，justlikeameremushroom，Andtorotawaysoonintheveryplacethatproducedhim！
Leavingbehindhimnotraceofwhathehasdoneinhislifetime。
Onecanjudgebythelookofahouseofthetasteofitsmaster，Asonent’ringatown，onecanjudgetheauthorities’fitness。
Forwherethetowersandwallsarefalling，whereintheditchesDirtiscollected，anddirtineverystreetisseenlying，Wherethestonescomeoutoftheirgroove，andarenotreplacedthere，Wherethebeamsarerotting，andvainlythehousesarewaitingNewsupports。thattownissuretobewretchedlymanaged。
Forwhereorderandcleanlinessreignnotsupremeinhighplaces，Thentodirtanddelaythecitizenssoongetaccustom’d，Justasthebeggar’saccustom’dtowearhisclothsfulloftatters。
ThereforeIoftenhavewish’dthatHermannwouldstartonhistravelsErehe’smucholder，andvisitatanyrateStrasburgandFrankfort，Andthatpleasanttown，Mannheim，soevenlybuiltandsocheerful。
HewhohasseensuchlargeandcleanlycitiesrestsneverTillhisownnativetown，howeversmall，heseesbetter’d。
Donotallstrangerswhovisituspraiseourwell-mendedgateways，Andthewell-whitedtower，thechurchsoneatlyrepair’dtoo？
Donotallpraiseourpavements？Ourwell-arrangedcover’d-inconduits，Alwayswellfurnish’dwithwater，utilityblendingwithsafety，Sothatafire，wheneverithappens，isstraightwayextinguish’d，——
Isnotthistheresultofthatconflagrationsodreadful？
SixtimesinCouncilIsuperintendedthetown’sworks，receivingHeartythanksandassistancefromeverywell-disposedburgher。
HowIdesign’d，follow’dup，andensuredthecompletionofmeasuresWorthymenhadprojected，andafterwardsleftallunfinish’d！
Finally，everymanintheCounciltookpleasureinworking。
Allputforththeirexertions，andnowtheyhavefinallysettledThatnewhighwaytomake，whichwilljoinourtownwiththemainroad。
ButIamgreatlyafraidthattheyounggenerationwon’tactthus。
Someontheonehandthinkonlyofpleasureandtrumperydresses，Otherswontstiroutofdoors，andpassalltheirtimebythefireside，AndourHermann，Ifear，willalwaysbeoneofthislastsort。
ForthwithtohimrepliedtheexcellentsensiblemotherFather，you’realwaysunjustwheneveryouspeakofyourson，andThatistheleastlikelywaytoobtainyourwishes’fulfillment，Forwecannotfashionourchildrenafterourfancy。
Wemusthavethemandlovethem，asGodhasgiventhemtous，Bringthemupforthebest，andleteachdoashelisteth。
Onehasonekindofgift，anotherpossessesanother，Eachoneemploysthem，andeachinturninhisseparatefashionGoodandhappybecomes。MyHermannshallnotbeupbraided，ForIknowthathewelldeservesthewealthhe’llinherit。
He’llbeanexcellentlandlord，apatterntoburghersandpeasants，And，asIclearlyforesee，bynomeansthelastintheCouncil。
Butwithyourblameandreproaches，youdailydisheartenhimsadly，Asyouhavedonejustnow，andmakethepoorfellowunhappy。
Thenshelefttheapartment，andafterhersonhasten’dquickly，Hopingsomewheretofindhim，andwithherwordsofaffectionGladdenhisheart，forhe，theexcellentson，welldeservedit。
Smilingly，whenshehadclosedthedoor，continuedthefatherWhatawonderfulraceofpeoplearewomenandchildren。
Allofthemfainwoulddowhateverpleasestheirfancy，Andwe’reonlyalow’dtopraisethemandflatterthemfreely。
Onceforallthere’struthintheancientproverbwhichtellsus：
Hewhomovesnotforward，goesbackward！acapitalsaying！
Speakingwithmuchcircumspection，thedruggistmadeanswerasfollowsWhatyousay，goodneighbour，iscertainlytrue，andmyplanisAlwaystothinkofimprovement，providedtho’new，’tisnotcostly。
Butwhatavailsitintruth，unlessonehasplentyofmoney，Activeandfussytohe，improvingbothinsideandoutside？
Sadlyconfinedarethemeansofaburgher。e’enwhenheknowsit，Littlethat’sgoodheisabletodo，hispurseistoonarrow，Andthesumwantedtoogreat。andsoheisalwaysprevented。
Ihavehadplentyofschemes！butthenIwasterriblyfrighten’dAttheexpense，especiallyduringatimeofsuchdanger。
Longhadmyhousesmileduponme，deckedoutinmodishexterior，Longhadmywindowswithlargepanesofglassresplendentlyglitterd。
Whocancompetewithamerchant，however，who，rollinginriches，Alsoknowsthemannerinwhichwhatisbestcanbepurchased？
Onlylookatthehouseupyonder，thenewone：howhandsomeLooksthestuccoofthosewhitescrollsonthegreen-colour’dpanels！
Largearetheplatesofthewindows——howshiningandbrilliantthepanesare，Quiteeclipsingtherestofthehousesthatstandinthemarket！
Yetatthetimeofthefire，ourtwowerebyfarthemosthandsome，MineatthesignoftheAngel，andyoursattheoldGoldenLion。
Thenmygardenwasfamousthroughoutthewholecountry，andstrangersUsedtostopastheypass’dandpeepthroughmyred-colourdpalingsAtmybeggarsofstone，andatmydwarfs，whichwerepainted，HetowhomIgavecoffeeinsidemybeautifulgrotto，Which，alas！isnowcover’dwithdustandtumblingtopieces，Usedtorejoiceinthecolour’dglimmeringlightofthemussels，Rangedinnaturalorderaroundit，andconnoisseursevenUsedwithdazzledeyestogazeatthesparsandthecoral。
Then，inthedrawing-room，peoplelook’dwithdelightonthepainting，Wheretheprimladiesandgentlemenwalkedinthegardendemurely，Andwithpointedfingerspresentedtheflowers，andheldthem。
Ah，ifonlysuchthingswerenowtobeseen！LittlecareI
Nowtogoout。foreverythingneedstobealter’dandtasteful，Asitiscall’d。andwhitearethebenchesofwoodandthepalings。
Allthingsaresimpleandplain。andneithercarvingnotgildingNowareemploy’d，andforeigntimberisnowallthefashion。
Ishouldbeonlytoopleasedtopossesssomenoveltyalso，Soastomarchwiththetimes，andmyhouseholdfurniturealter。
Butweallareafraidtomaketheleastalteration，Forwhoisabletopaythepresentchargesofworkmen？
Latelyafancypossess’dme，theangelMichael，whosefigureHangsupovermyshop，totreattoanewcoatofgilding，AndtheterribleDragon，whoroundhisfeetisentwining。
ButIhavelefthimallbrown。asheis。forthecostquitealarm’dme——
IV。EUTERPE。
MOTHERANDSON。
THUSthemendiscoursedtogether。andmeanwhilethemotherWentinsearchofherson，——atfirstinfrontofthedwellingOnthebenchofstone，forhewasaccustom’dtositthere。
Whenshefoundhimnotthere，shewenttolookinthestable，Thinkingperchancehewasfeedinghissplendidhorses，thestallionsWhichhehadboughtwhenfoals，andwhichheentrustedtonoone。
Buttheservantinform’dherthathehadgonetothegarden。
Thenshenimblystrodeacrossthelongdoublecourtyard，Leftthestablesbehind，andthebarnsallmadeofgoodtimber，Enter’dthegardenwhichstretch’dfarawaytothewallsoftheborough，Walk’dacrossit，rejoicingtoseehowallthingsweregrowing，Carefullystraighten’dtheprops，onwhichtheapple-tree’sbranches，Heavilyloaded，reposed，andtheweightyboughsofthepear-tree，Tookafewcaterpillarsfromoffthestrong-sproutingcabbage。
Forabustlingwomanisneveridleonemoment。
Inthismannershecametotheendofthelong-reachinggarden，Wherewasthearbourallcover’dwithwoodbine：shefoundnothersonthere，Norwashetobeseeninanypartofthegarden。
ButshefoundonthelatchthedoorwhichoutofthearbourThroughthewallofthetownhadbeenmadebyspecialpermissionDuringtheirancestor’stime，theworthyoldburgomaster。
Sosheeasilystepp’dacrossthedryditchatthespotwhereOnthehighwayabuttedtheirwell-inclosedexcellentvineyard。
Risingsteeplyupwards，itsfacetow’rdthesunturn’ddirectly。
Upthehillsheproceeded，rejoicing，asfarthershemounted，Atthesizeofthegrapes，whichscarcelywerehidbythefoliage。
Shadyandwell-cover’din，themiddlewalkatthetopwas，Whichwasascendedbystepsofroughflatpiecesconstructed。
Andwithinitwerehangingfinechasselasandmuscatelsalso，Andareddish-bluegrape，ofquiteanexceptionalbigness，Allwithcarefulnessplanted，togivetotheirguestsafterdinner。
Butwithseparatestemstherestofthevineyardwasplanted，Smallergrapesproducing，fromwhichthefinestwinemadeis。
Sosheconstantlymounted，enjoyinginprospecttheautumn。
Andthefestalday，whentheneighbourhoodmetwithrejoicing，Pickingandtreadingthegrapes，andputtingthemustinthewine-vats，Everycornerandnookresoundingatnightwiththefireworks，Blazingandcrackingaway，duehonourtopaytotheharvest。
Butsheuneasybecame，whensheinvainhadbeencallingTwiceandthreetimesherson，andwhenthesoleanswerthatreach’dherCamefromthegarrulousechowhichoutofthetowntowersissued。
Strangeitappear’dtohavetoseekhim。heneverwentfaroff，AshebeforehadtoldherinordertowardoffallsorrowFromhisdearmother，andherforebodingsofcomingdisaster。
Butshestillwasexpectinguponthehighwaytofindhim，Forthedoorsatthebottom，likethoseatthetop，ofthevineyardStoodwideopen。andsoatlengthsheenter’dthebroadfieldWhich，withitsspreadingexpanse，o’erthewholeofthehill’sbackextended。
Ontheirownpropertystillsheproceeded，greatlyrejoicingAttheirowncrops，andatthecornwhichnoddedsobravely，Overthewholefieldingoldenmajestywaving。
Thenontheborderbetweenthefieldsshefollow’dthefootpath，Keepinghereyeonthepear-treefix’d，thebigone，whichstandingPerch’dbyitselfonthetopofthehill，theirpropertybounded。
Whohadplantedit，nooneknew。throughoutthewholecountryFarandwidewasitvisible。notedalsoitsfruitwas。
Underitsshadowthereaperatehisdinneratnoonday，Andtheherdsmanwaswonttolie，whentendinghiscattle。
Benchesmadeofroughstonesandofturfwereplacedallaboutit。
Andshewasnotmistaken。theresatherHermannandrestedOnhisarmhewasleaning，andseem’dtobelookingcrosscountryTow’rdsthemountainsbeyond。hisbackwasturn’dtohismother。
Softlycreepingup，shelightlytapp’donhisshoulder。
Andhehastilyturn’d。shesawthathiseyesfulloftearswere。
Mother，hesaidinconfusion：——Yougreatlysurpriseme！andquicklyWipedheawayhistears，thenobleandsensitiveyoungster。
What！Youareweeping，myson？thestartledmothercontinuedThatisindeedunlikeyou！Ineverbeforesawyoucrying！
Say，whathassadden’dyourheart？WhatdrivesyoutositherealllonelyUndertheshadeofthepear-tree？Whatisitthatmakesyouunhappy？
Thentheexcellentyouthcollectedhimself，andmadeanswerTrulythatmancanhavenoheart，butabosomofiron，Whonosympathyfeelsforthewantsofunfortunateexiles。
Hehasnosenseinhisheadwho，intimesofsuchdeeptribulation，Hasnoconcernforhimselforforhiscountry’swell-being。
WhatIto-dayhaveseenandheard，hasstirr’dupmyfeelings。
Well，Ihavecomeuphere，andseenthebeautiful，spreadingLandscape，whichinfruitfulhillstooursightispresented，Seenthegoldenfruitofthesheavesallnoddingtogether，Andaplentifulcropoffruit，fullgarnersforeboding。
But，alas，hownearisthefoe！BytheRhine’sflowingwatersWeareprotectedindeed。butwhatareriversandmountainsTosuchaterriblenation，whichhurriesalonglikeatempest！
Fortheysummontogethertheyoungandtheoldfromallquarters，Rushingwildlyalong，whilethemultitudelittleiscaringEvenfordeath。whenonefalls，hisplaceisstraightfill’dbyanother，Ah！andcanGermansdaretoremainathomeintheirdwellings，Thinkingperchancetoescapefromthewidely-threat’ningdisaster？
Dearestmother，ItellyouthatIto-dayamquitesorryThatIwaslatelyexcused，whentheyselectedthefightersOutofthetownfolk。’TistrueI’manonlyson，andmore-overLargeisourinn，andourbusinessalsoisveryimportant。
WereitnotbetterhoweverformetofightinthevanguardOnthefrontier，thanheretoawaitdisasterandbondage？
Yes，myspirithastoldme，andinmyinnermostbosomFeelIcourageandlongingtoliveanddieformycountry，Andtootherstosetanexampleworthytofollow。
Oh，ofatruth，ifthestrengthoftheGermanyouthswascollectedOnthefrontier，allboundbyavownottoyieldtothestranger，Heonournoblesoilshouldneversetfoot，orbeableUnderoureyestoconsumethefruitsoftheland，ortoissueOrdersuntoourmen，ordespoilourwomenandmaidens！
See，goodmother，withinmyinmostheartI’vedeterminedSoonandstraightwaytodowhatseemstomerightandbecoming。
Forthemanwhothinkslong，notalwayschooseswhatbestis。
See，Iwillnotreturntothehouse，butwillgofromherestraightwayIntothetown，andtherewillplaceatthefighters’disposalThisstoutarmandthisheart，toserve，asIbestcan，mycountry。
ThenletmyfathersaywhetherfeelingsofhonourarestirringInmybosomornot，andwhetherIyearntomountupwards。
Thenwithsignificanceanswer’dhisgoodandsensiblemother，Sheddingtearsinsilence，whicheasilyroseinhereyelids：——
Son，whathaswroughtsostrangeachangeinyourtemperandfeelings，Thatyoufreelyandopenlyspeaktoyourmothernolonger，Asyoutillyesterdaydid，nortellhertrulyyourwishes？
Ifanotherhadheardyouspeaking，hedoubtlesswouldpraiseyouHighly，anddeemyournewresolutionasworthyofhonour，Beingdeceivedbyyourwords，andbyyourmannerofspeaking。
Ihowevercanonlyblameyou。Iknowyoumuchbetter。
Youareconcealingyourheart，andverydiff’rentyourthoughtsare。
ForIamsureyoucarenotatallfordrumandfortrumpet，Nor，topleasethemaidens，careyoutowearregimentals。
For，thoughbraveyoumaybe，andgallant，yourpropervocationIstoremainathome，thepropertyquietlywatching。
Thereforetellmetruly：Whatmeansthissuddendecision？
Earnestlyanswer’dtheson：——Youarewrong，dear-mother，onedayisUnlikeanother。Theyouthsoonripensintohismanhood。
OfttimesheripensbettertoactioninsilencethanlivingThattumultuousnoisylifewhichruinssomany。
AndthoughsilentIhavebeen，andam，ahearthasbeenfashion’dInsidemybosom，whichhateswhateverunfairandunjustis，AndIamablerightwelltodiscriminatesecularmatters。
Workmoreovermyarmsandmyfeethasmightilystrengthen’d。
AllthatItellyouistrue。Iboldlyventuretosayso。
Andyet，mother，youblamemewithreason。you’vecaughtmeemployingWordsthatareonlyhalftrue，andthatservetoconcealmytruefeelings。
ForImustneedconfess，itisnottheadventofdangerCallsmeawayfrommyfather’shouse，noraresolutepurposeUsefultobetomycountry，anddreadedtobebythefoeman。
WordsaloneitwasthatIutter’d，——wordsonlyintendedThosedeepfeelingstohide，whichwithinmybreastarecontending。
Andnowleaveme，mymother！ForasinmybosomIcherishWishesthatarebutvain，mylifewillbetonopurpose。
ForIknowthattheUnitwhomakesaself-sacrifice，onlyInjureshimself，unlessallendeavourtheWholetoaccomplish。
Nowcontinue，repliedforthwithhissensiblemother：——
Tellmeallthathashappen’d，theleastasw’ellasthegreatestMenarealwayshasty，andonlyrememberthelastthing，Andthehastyareeasilyforcedfromtheroadbyobstructions。
Butawomanisskillful，andfullofresources，andscornsnotBye-roadstotraversewhenneeded，well-skill’dtoaccomplishherpurpose。
Tellmethenall，andwhyyouarestirr’dbysuchviolentfeelingsMorethanIeverhaveseen，whilethebloodisboilingwithinyou，Andfromyoureyesthetearsagainstyourwillfainwouldfallnow。
Thentheyouthgavewaytohissorrow，andburstintoweeping，Weepingaloudonthebreastofhismother，andsoftlyreplyingTruly，myfather’swordsto-dayhavewoundedmesadly，NeverhaveIdeservedathishandssuchtreatment，——no，never！
Fortohonourmyparentswasalwaysmywishfrommychildhood，Nooneeverappear’dsoprudentandwiseasmyparents，Whointhedarkerdaysofchildhoodcarefullywatch’dme。
Muchindeedithasbeenmylottoendurefrommyplaymates，Whenwiththeirknavishprankstheyusedtoembittermytemper。
OftenIlittlesuspectedthetrickstheywereplayinguponme：
Butiftheyhappen’dtoridiculeFather，wheneveronSundaysOutofchurchhecamewithhisslowdeliberatefootsteps，Iftheylaugh’datthestringsofhiscap，andhisdressing-gown’sflowers，Whichheinstatelywisewore，andto-dayatlengthhasdiscarded，TheninafuryIclench’dmyfist，and，stormingandraging，Felluponthemandhitandstruckwithterribleonslaught，Heedlesswheremyblowsfell。Withbleedingnosestheyhalloed，Andcouldscarcelyescapefromtheforceofmyblowsandmykicking。
Then，asinyearsIadvanced，Ihadmuchtoendurefrommyfather，Who，indefaultofotherstoblame，wouldoftenabuseme，WhenattheCouncil’slastsittinghisangerperchancewasexcited，AndIthepenaltypaidofthesquabblesandstrifeofhiscolleagues。
Youyourselfhaveoftpitiedme。Iendureditwithpatience，Alwaysrememb’ringthemuch-to-be-honour’dkindnessofparents，Whoseonlythoughtistoswellforoursakestheirgoodsandpossessions，Andwhodeprivethemselvesofmuch，tosavefortheirchildren。
But，alas，notsavingalone，forenjoymenthereafter，Constituteshappiness，no，notheapsofgoldorofsilver，Neitherfielduponfield，howevercompacttheestatebe。
Forthefathergrowsold，andhissonatthesametimegrowsolder，FeelingnojoyinTo-day，andfullofcareforTo-morrow。
Nowlookdownfromthisheight，andseehowbeauteousbeforeusLiesthefairrichexpanse，withvineyardandgardensatbottom。
Therearethestablesandbarns，andtherestofthepropertylikewise。
ThereIalsodescrythebackofourhouse，inthegablesOftheroofmaybeseenthewindowofmysmallapartment。
WhenIrememberthetimewhenIusedtolookoutforthemoonthereHalfthroughthenight，orperchanceatmorningawaitedthesunrise，WhenwithbutfewhoursofhealthysleepIwasfullycontented，Ah，howlonelydoallthingsappear！Mychamber，thecourt，andGarden，thebeautifulfieldwhichspreadsitselfoverthehillside。
Allappearsbutadeserttome：Istillamunmarried！
Thenhisgoodmotheranswer’dhisspeechinasensiblemannerSon，yourwishtobeabletoleadyourbridetoherchamber，Turningthenighttothedearestandhappiesthalfofyourlifetime，Makingyourworkbydaymoretrulyfreeandunfetter’d，Cannotbegreaterthanthatofyourfatherandmother。WealwaysUrgedyou，——commanded，Ievenmightsay，——tochoosesomefairmaiden。
ButIknowfullwell，andmyhearthastoldmealreadyIftherighthourarrivesnot，oriftherightmaidenappearsnotInstantlywhentheyaresoughtfor，man’schoiceisthrowninconfusion，Andheisdrivenbyfeartoseizewhatiscounterfeitonly。
IfImaytellyou，myson，yourchoicealreadyistaken，Foryourheartissmitten，andsensitivemorethanisusual。
Answermeplainly，then，formyspiritalreadyhastoldme：
Shewhomnowyouhavechosenisthatpooremigrantmaiden！
Yes，dearmother，you’reright！thesonwithvivacityanswer’dYes，itisshe！AndunlessthisverydayIconductherHomeasmybride，shewillgoonherwayandescapemeforever，Intheconfusionofwar，andinmovingbackwardsandforwards。
Mother，thenbeforemyeyeswillinvainheunfoldedAllourrichestate，andeachyearhenceforwardbefruitful。
Yes，thefamiliarhouseandthegardenwillbemyaversion。
Ah，andtheloveofmymothernocomfortwillgivetomysorrow，ForIfeelthatbyLoveeachformerbondmustbeloosen’d，Whenherownbondssheknits。’tisnotthemaidenalonewhoLeavesherfatherandmotherbehind，whenshefollowsherhusband。
Soitiswiththeyouth。nomoreheknowsmotherandfather。
Whenhebeholdsthemaiden，theonlybelovedone，approaching。
Thereforeletmegohence，towheredesperationmayleadme，Formyfatheralreadyhasspokeninwordsofdecision，Andhishousenolongerismine，ifheshutsoutthemaidenWhomaloneIwouldfaintakehomeasmybridefromhenceforward。
Thentheexcellentsensiblemotheranswer’dwithquicknessMenarepreciselylikerockswhentheystandopposedtoeachother！
Proudandunyielding，theonewillneverdrawneartotheother。
Neitherwillsufferhistonguetoutterthefirstfriendlyaccent。
ThereforeItellyou，myson，ahopestillexistsinmybosom，Ifsheisworthyandgood，hewillgivehisconsenttoyourmarriage，Poorthoughshebe，andalthoughwithdisdainherefusedyouthepoorthing。
Forinhishot-beadedfashionheuttersmanyexpressionsWhichheneverintends。andsowillaccepttheRefusedOne。
Butherequireskindwords，andhasarighttorequirethem，Foryourfatherheis。hisangerisallafterdinner，Whenhemoreeagerlyspeaks，andquestionsthereasonsofothers，Meaningbutlittlethereby。thewinethenexcitesallthevigourOfhisimpetuouswill，andpreventshimfromgivingdueweighttoOtherpeople’sopinions。hehearsandhefeelshisownonly。
Butwheneveningarrives，thetoneofthemanydiscoursesWhichhisfriendsandhimselfholdtogether，isverymuchalter’d。
Milderbecomeshe，assoonashisliquor’seffectshavepassedoverAndhefeelstheinjusticehiseagernessdiduntoothers。
Come，wewillventureatonce！Successtherewardisofboldness，Andwehaveneedofthefriendswhonowhaveassembledaroundhim——
Mostofallweshallwantthehelpofourexcellentpastor。
Thussheeagerlyspoke，andleavingthestonethatshesaton，Alsoliftedhersonfromhisseat。Hewillinglyfollow’d，Andtheydescendedinsilence，revolvingtheweightyproposal