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"Hark'ee, I believe it would do me good if we could be always together. Come with me. Settle in Russia. The empress has heard of you, and I know that she would be rejoiced if you came to Petersburg. Do it. You can make a large fortune there. The empress's favor will elevate you, and she will not let you want for orders or a title." Gotzkowsky could hardly suppress a smile of contempt.
Yielding to his urgent entreaty, General von Bachmann's adjutant, Von Brinck, had taken up his quarters in his house, and by his assistance and his own influence with the general, Gotzkowsky was enabled to afford material aid to all Berlin.
Suppose that this had been a preconcerted abduction to which the semblance of violence had only been given in order, in case of failure, to maintain Elise's reputation free from stain? With a sigh of anguish he recalled to mind when Elise had hidden her lover in her bedchamber that night when Gotzkowsky had delivered Feodor over to the Austrians.
Write down that these buildings are not the property of the king, but of the orphan-house. Swear to it with a sacred oath, and affix your signature and seal. Will you do this?" "Gladly will I do it," cried Gotzkowsky, his face radiant.
"Do you know that I am almost afraid of you, and will thank God when you are gone?" "Then you think of me as the whole town of Berlin thinks of you," said Gotzkowsky. The general laughed. "Your impudence is astonishing. Well, quick, what is your last request?" "They are preparing at the New Market a rare and unheard-of spectacle a spectacle, general, as yet unknown in Germany.
The enraged soldiery had already commenced to push aside Kircheisen's defenders with blows from the butts of their muskets, when a man made his way through the crowd. It was Gotzkowsky, who, with a loud and full voice, demanded the cause of this singular uproar. A hundred voices were ready to answer him, and explain the scene in confused, unintelligible jargon.
The chief magistrate felt unable to answer; his knees tottered and his teeth chattered convulsively. He could only wag his head in silence and point with trembling hand to his companions. "Is the merchant, John Gotzkowsky, one of your deputation?" asked the general. Gotzkowsky stepped out of the crowd and approached the general with a proud step. "I am he, sir."
A battle is therefore imminent, and the king is evidently drawing up his plan." At this moment the door of the study was opened, and the adjutant motioned to Gotzkowsky to enter.
The chief burgomaster then beckoned Gotzkowsky to his side. "Stand by me, my friend," said he, with a groan, and offering his hand to Gotzkowsky with a dismal air. "I am suffering terribly, and even the two bottles of Johannisberger are not sufficient to inspire me with courage. Is it not terrible that the honorable Council should be obliged to attend in person? It is an unheard-of indignity!"
You dare no longer refuse to accept all that is mine for your own. We will save the honor of our house, and pay all our creditors." "That we will do," exclaimed Gotzkowsky; "I accept your offering, my son."
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