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 employments; Herrman having been called, by the decrees of heaven, to distant countries, whilst Hellfried, leaving the University where their mutual friendship had began, hastened to his hoary parents, to ease the burthen of their old age, and to cheer the tempestuous evening of his dear progenitor's life.

On his journey towards his wished-for home, he rambled over some of the most charming parts of Germany; yet he was hunting in vain after pleasure, being separated from the dear companion of his juvenile days, and could no where trace the blissful abode of tranquillity and peace of mind. At length he found, in the circle of his family, what he had been seeking in vain abroad. The pleasure which his venerable parents felt, in beholding the offspring of their mutual love, soothed the inquietude of his mind; the joy sparkling in their eyes at the sight of the supporter of their declining years, tinged his cheeks with the rosy hue of con-