Why shouldn't he simply disappear and go to Spain like the young Baron of Wallerstaetten?
Probably the young gentleman had had some money to dispose of, while he had none.

He might hire himself out as a sailor, however, and travel to China or Australia.

He might study the inhabitants and peculiarities of these countries and write famous books about them.

In that way he could make a good livelihood.

Might he not join a band of wandering singers?
His mother had already told him how well his voice sounded and that she wanted him to develop it later on.