continued singly the work of drawing in recruits which they had been
carrying on together, and the patriotic conspiracy was not for a moment
impeded.

The holidays came, and Sand left Erlangen to return no more. From
Wonsiedel he was to proceed to Jena, in order to complete his theological
studies there. After some days spent with his family, and indicated in
his journal as happy, Sand went to his new place of abode, where he
arrived some time before the festival of the Wartburg. This festival,
established to celebrate the anniversary of the battle of Leipzig, was
regarded as a solemnity throughout Germany, and although the princes well
knew that it was a centre for the annual renewal of affiliation to the
various societies, they dared not forbid it. Indeed, the manifesto of
the Teutonic Association was exhibited at this festival and signed by
more than two thousand deputies from different universities in Germany.
This was a day of joy for Sand; for he found in the midst of new friends
a great number of old ones.

The Government, however, which had not 'dared to attack the Association
by force, resolved to undermine it by opinion. M. de Stauren published a
terrible document, attacking the societies, and founded, it was said,
upon information furnished by Kotzebue. This publication made a great
stir, not only at Jena, but throughout all Germany. Here is the trace of
this event that we find in Sand's journal:--

24th November "Today, after working with much ease and assiduity, I went
out about four with E. As we crossed the market-place we heard
Kotzebue's new and venomous insult read. By what a fury that man is
possessed against the Burschen and against all who love Germany!"