. The life of Bismarck, private and political;. the arguments of his oppo-nents ; this became his peculiar province. At other times, as anew man in diplomacy, he assisted at the discussions in the so- 222 VISIT OF THE PRINCE OF PRUSSIA. ciety of Herr von Rochow, in order to become familiar with thecourse of business and the exterior formalities of diplomacy. On the 11th of July, 1851, the then Prince of Prussia (nowKing) visited Frankfurt, and was received by the body corporateof the Bund, and the general staff. The Prince was graciouslyinclined towards Bismarck, but made some observations dur
. The life of Bismarck, private and political;. the arguments of his oppo-nents ; this became his peculiar province. At other times, as anew man in diplomacy, he assisted at the discussions in the so- 222 VISIT OF THE PRINCE OF PRUSSIA. ciety of Herr von Rochow, in order to become familiar with thecourse of business and the exterior formalities of diplomacy. On the 11th of July, 1851, the then Prince of Prussia (nowKing) visited Frankfurt, and was received by the body corporateof the Bund, and the general staff. The Prince was graciouslyinclined towards Bismarck, but made some observations duringhis passage to the terminus to Herr von Eochow, on the anomalyof this militia-lieutenant—for Bismarck had appeared in uniform,being a Deputy of the Bund. General von Rochow, however,who was wise enough not to undervalue Bismarcks importance,although he did not always testify the liveliest friendshiptowards him, replied, The selection is worthy, novel, and vigor-ous; your Royal Highness will certainly find all your require-ments The Prince could reply nothing to this, and, in fact, be certain-ly entertained the most favorable opinion of this still somewhatyouthful champion of the justice and the honor of Prussia. I believe, General von Rochow said at the time, he only COUNT THUN. 223 wished him to have possessed gray hair and a few additionalyears; but it is questionable whether the plans of the Princewould be much nearer their fulfillment for those. This is all very characteristic, considering the relation destinedat a future time to subsist between King William and good-will in the highest degree he entertained for him,but want of confidence in his youth and inexperience. The Prince of Prussia frequently alluded to this view, butEochow found meana of quieting his fears. Otherwise he wasfond of having Bismarck about him, conversed with him freely,drove about, and soon went to the theatre with him. The Princeexhibited real friendship for Bismar
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