It is because I believe that a return to your own old
castle will best convince you all that I will not vex your mother by
further opposing your departure. When you perceive your error may it
only not be too late! Such a protector is not to be found every
day."
"My mother shall never need any protector save myself," said Ebbo;
"but, sir, she loves you, and owes all to you. Therefore I will not
be at strife with you, and there is my hand."
He said it as if he had been the Emperor reconciling himself to all
the Hanse towns in one. Master Gottfried could scarce refrain from
shrugging his shoulders, and Hausfrau Johanna was exceedingly angry
with the petulant pride and insolence of the young noble; but, in
effect, all were too much relieved to avoid an absolute quarrel with
the fiery lad to take exception at minor matters. The old burgher
was forbearing; Christina, who knew how much her son must have
swallowed to bring him to this concession for love of her, thought
him a hero worthy of all sacrifices; and peace-making Friedel, by his
aunt's side, soon softened even her, by some of the persuasive
arguments that old dames love from gracious, graceful, great-nephews.
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