Editorial note — Chapter XIV · Prince Hohenlohe—Political Frictions

This lyrical outburst gave great offence to the “national” party in Bavaria, and was construed as expressing the poet’s own opinion that Prussia ought to subjugate the former country, which, of course, was not his meaning.

So strong was the feeling on this matter, that Ludwig felt himself constrained to withdraw the pension which his father had granted Geibel. But this withdrawal aroused displeasure in North Germany, and the King of Prussia granted him a similar pension in compensation.

In annoyance at the insult offered his colleague and friend, Paul Heyse voluntarily gave up the pension which he had hitherto received from the King of Bavaria. ↑