Ludwig Tieck

“ He now saw the landlady seated at the table and looked at her with astonished eyes. Young Kronenberg did not know what to say; the elderly woman strove to maintain her composure and to remain in her place, which she had only been obliged to take out of politeness; but the traveller was finally compelled to pull himself together and ask her to look after the stranger and the servant who had just arrived and to see if either of them required anything. The woman rose slowly and left the room, but not without making manifest her irritation.
— You strange fellow! said Freimund. ”

“ It was already dark, and a snowstorm was making visibility even more difficult, when the landlady of the inn told the waiter to lock the main gate.
— No one of importance, she cried, is likely to travel in this weather; the main coach has left for the city, as always happens. ”

“ Freimund began, hoping to steer the conversation in a new direction. I see you have a copy of the work that everyone is now talking about. For the most part I find the observations true and astute; nevertheless the bold tone and the bitter denunciation of a man who now rules a piece of Europe appals many. But the thing people are most curious about is who could possibly be the author. Famous individuals and complete unknowns have been suggested. I hope this book doesn't get you into any trouble, if you intend to travel abroad. [1]
— Get me into trouble? Kronenberg said with a smile. ”