Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1826 edition. Excerpt: ... goetz of berlichingen, with the iron hand. act I. scene I. Anlrua.atSchwarzenbergh in Franconia--Mezler and Sie#;rs, two Swabian peasants, are seated at a table--M the fire, at some distancefrom them, two cavaliers from Bamberg--The Innkeeper. Sievers. Hansel! Another cup of brandy--and Christian measure. Innkeeper. Thou art a Never-enough. Mezler apart to Sievers. Repeat again that about Rerlichingen--These Rambergers seem to take offence; they look sulky. sievers. Rambergers!--What are they about here? mezler. Weislingen has been two days up yonder at the Castle with the Earl--they came with him from I know not where they are his attendants--He is about to return back to Bamberg. sievebs. Who is that Weislingen? mezler. The Bishop of Bamberg's right hand! a powerful lord, who lies lurking for the means of playing Goetz some trick. sievers. He had better take care of himself. mezler. Prithee tell that story once more. Aloud. How long is it since Goetz had a new dispute with the Bishop? I thought all had been reconciled and smoothed up between them. sievers. Ay! Beconciliation with Priests! When the Bishop saw he could do no good, and always got the worse at hard blows, he complained to the Circle, and took care to make a good accommodation; while honest Berlichingen was condemned unheard, as he always is, even when he has the right. mezler. God bless him! a worthy nobleman. sievers. Only think! Was it not shameful?'They have now imprisoned a page of his, even without the least crime--but they will be soo
