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After this they proceeded to the Altenberg to see Liszt, who received them warmly, and offered them a home. During all this time Brahms received little or no recognition, in spite of Remenyi's enthusiasm in his cause, neither did he find very much favour with Liszt, although the latter recognised his talent.

Count Altenberg, who had anxiously expected the moment of her arrival, was, however, upon his guard. Knowing that he was watched by Mrs. Falconer's friends, he was determined that his secret thoughts should not be seen. One involuntary glance he gave, but immediately withdrew his eye, and continued his conversation with the gentleman next to him.

I made this a principle, and I think every Englishman should do the same. Your Mr. Voltaire," added this polite Englishman, turning to Count Altenberg, "made a fine example of himself by dashing at our Shakspeare?" "Undoubtedly, Voltaire showed he did not understand Shakspeare, and therefore did not do him justice," replied Count Altenberg.

Know then, sir, that my heart, like your own, is engaged: and that you may be convinced I do not mock your ear with the semblance of confidence, I shall, at whatever hazard to myself, trust to you my secret. My affections have a high object are fixed upon him, whose friend and favourite Count Albert Altenberg deservedly is.

Count Altenberg, you say, has business to transact with ministers: whilst this is going on, and whilst the lawyers are settling preliminaries, where can you all be better than with me? I hope I shall be able to make Mr. and Mrs. Percy feel as much at home, in one hour's time, as I found myself the first evening after my arrival at the Hills some years ago.

Percy if it is necessary for appearance sake with Lord Oldborough may continue upon the old footing; but I charge you, commissioner, do not involve me and whatever happens, don't take Count Altenberg with you to the Hills." "Why not, my dear?" "My dear, I have my reasons. You were not in the gallery at Percy-hall this morning, when the count saw that painted glass window?"

"But, after all, Lady Frances, is the duchess sure that Mrs. Hungerford is actually come to the country? May be, she is still in town." "I shall have the honour of letting your ladyship know; for, if Lord Oldborough will permit, I shall certainly go, very soon, to pay my respects at Hungerford Castle," said Count Altenberg.

Count Altenberg was to be one of this party, and he looked for a moment surprised and disappointed, when he found that Caroline was not going with them; but he forebore to ask why she did not ride, and endeavoured to occupy himself solely in helping Mrs. Mortimer to mount her horse Rosamond was glad to perceive that he did not well know what he was doing.

Count Altenberg was more touched by this strong affection for Caroline than he could have been by any congratulatory compliments to himself. After the departure of Mrs. Hungerford and Mrs. Mortimer, came the separation so much dreaded by all the family, for which all stood prepared.

How could any one bear any thing but quadrilles? Then the music the band was horrid! they played vastly too fast shocking! there was no such thing as keeping time did not Count Altenberg think so?