136 PROFESSOR OWEN ch. iv. 
‘ No sooner had we headed the procession than 
the dignified coachman reined in his steeds and 
proceeded in jog-trot pace, giving all behind the 
benefit of the dust. In due time we entered the 
ground.s of a Badenese baron, whom the Grand 
Duke had deputed to discharge his hospitalities 
to the scientific Associates. 
‘As we came in view of the Chateau I saw 
ranged in a row, on each side of the approach, the 
gamekeepers, or Rangers, which, in their best 
liveries, reminded me of the singers of the hunts- 
man’s chorus in “ Der Freischlitz.” Our noble 
host was, in fact, the Grand Duke’s grand hunts- 
man ; he stood at the entry, and as our coach 
drew up at the handsome flight of steps, came 
down, offered one arm to Madame Eschricht, and 
led her into the hall. We followed, and graci- 
ously received a complimentary welcome, to which 
Eschricht, perfect in German, replied with dig- 
nified politeness. Cooper was introduced as my 
secretary. 
‘ W e had agreed, en rotde, to accept whatever 
interpretation as to our rank might be made, in 
connection with the exalted character of our 
cortege. 
‘ Mrs. Buckland, greatly struck with the 
beauty, grace, and attire of the bride, took re- 
peated opportunities to pluck me by the sleeve 
and ask. Who is that lady to whom the baron is 
paying such attention ? What is the title of her 
