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"Wir fuhren allein im dunkeln Postwagen die ganze nacht; Wir ruhten einander am Herzen, Wir haben gescherzt und gelacht. Doch als es morgen tagte, Mein kind, wie staunten wir! Denn zwischen uns sass Amor, Der blinde Passagier. " HEINE.
The previous day, after his interview with Sidonia, Steven had spent most of his time searching for the fiddler. At first he had hunted for him, on the impulse of his anger, more for the mere relief of upbraiding him and of railing to some one upon the perversity of his bride, than for the sake of counsel. But later, as temper gave place to more serious thought, and the young man's better nature asserted itself, he longed for his friend that he might discuss with him the means of meeting this most untoward trick of fate, of safeguarding the headstrong child they both loved from the danger of her surroundings.