Oscar had written him that there were three good hotels near the station; the Bunch of Grapes, the Eagle, and the Morning Star.

A little farther on, down by the Rhine, was a magnificent house, as large as the church and the school-house at home put together; yes, and six dwelling-houses besides.

It was called the Crown Prince.

There were Rhine baths there, and many guests came for the sake of the bathing; perhaps this hotel was rather more expensive than the others.
Mr.and Mrs.Bickel immediately decided in favor of the Crown Prince, on account of the name, which certainly suited perfectly for their son, and also because of the acquaintances he might make there.

Of course, there would be only the best of company there, since only those would go who could afford to pay high prices.