93. HUMBOLDT TO VARNHAGEN.
Friedrich Kapp translation
Berlin, September 19th, 1844.
Can you command courage enough, dear friend, to devote a few moments to a conversation on the present state of French literature? I take the liberty to introduce Mr. Jousserandot of Franche Comté, a French novel-writer. He possesses much beard and much good-natured vivacity. He is the son of a wealthy physician, 183and was recommended me from Paris. Excuse the importunity, but you must sometimes take your share of the annoyance of being gazed at.
A. v. Humboldt.
Thursday.