But at three thousand, unless I have singular good fortune and the new proprietor continues me in office, there is nothing left me but to budge.' Otto's fancy for the place redoubled at the news, and became joined with other feelings.

If all he heard were true, Grunewald was growing very hot for a sovereign Prince; it might be well to have a refuge; and if so, what more delightful hermitage could man imagine?
Mr.Gottesheim, besides, had touched his sympathies.

Every man loves in his soul to play the part of the stage deity.

And to step down to the aid of the old farmer, who had so roughly handled him in talk, was the ideal of a Fair Revenge.

Otto's thoughts brightened at the prospect, and he began to regard himself with a renewed respect.
'I can find you, I believe, a purchaser,' he said, 'and one who would continue to avail himself of your skill.' 'Can you, sir, indeed ?' said the old man.