In Italy I had already seen numbers of the most beautiful churches; yet I remained standing in mute admiration before this masterpiece of Gothic architecture.
The monument with the twelve Apostles in this church is a worthy memorial of the celebrated sculptor Vischer.

In order to view it, it is necessary to obtain the special permission of the commandant.
The cathedral square is large, symmetrical, and decorated with two alleys of trees; it is also used as a drilling-ground for the soldiers' minor manoeuvres.

I was particularly struck with the number of military men to be seen here.

Go where I would, I was sure to meet soldiers and officers, frequently in large companies; in time of war it could scarcely have been worse.

This was an unmistakeable token that I was on Prussian territory.
The open canals, which come from all the houses, and meander through the streets, are a great disfigurement to the town.
Half-past three o'clock came only too quickly, and I betook myself on board the steamer _Magdeburg_, of sixty-horse power, to proceed to Hamburgh.