sy.

"I am amazed at your courage and forbearance," he said; but the idea
conveyed by the words was: I detest your insolence and importunity.

"You are indefatigable, and may stand on an equality with the rulers,"
were the words, but the meaning was: You are a shameless tyrant.

Sonnenkamp had experienced many strange things in his life, but, never
this lashing a man to madness with courteous words. He kept a smiling
countenance, however, not daring to show any sense of injury, while
Clodwig maintained a calm superiority, tapping occasionally on his
golden snuff-box, as if saying to all the tickling spirits within: Have
patience; the man is getting a strong dose. Finally he opened the box
and offered Sonnenkamp a pinch, which the latter accepted with thanks.

Eric meanwhile was walking with the Banker. There was one point of
common interest between them, their admiration of Clodwig. The Banker
maintained that scarce any one but a man of rank could be so
independent and thoroughly human.

Roland cast a glance at Eric which seemed to say: You see this man says
the same thing.

Eric zealously opposed this idea, and the Banker, who assumed a rather
patronizing tone in conversing with the young scholar, was easily
converted, and broke out into enthusiastic praise of Eric.

A great pleasure was awaiting Eric on his return from his morning walk,
in the arrival of his friend and teacher, Professor Einsiedel.

The poor man of science felt himself quite lost and helpless in such a
place as Carlsbad, whither he had been ordered by his fellow-professor,
the first physician of the University. Eric made the necessary
arrangements for his board and lodging, and whatever else he needed,
feeling it a privilege to serve him in every way in his power.

While standing with his teacher, Eric perceived Sonnenkamp in the
distance talking with Professor Crutius, who had just arrived. Crutius
seemed unwilling to accept Sonnenkamp's friendly advances, and yet
could find no way of avoiding them. When Sonnenkamp offered his hand at
parting, however, he did not take it, but raised his hat instead with a
formal salute. Eric was so fortunate as to find a room for his teacher
in the same house with his own party.

CHAPTER XIII.

A WHIRL OF BODY AND MIND.

Beautifully dressed, with flowers in her hair, Manna walked to and fro
in the great drawing-room. The sight of her uncovered