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1882 them to the joy of Four family, and the happiness of your 
1 4. great Fatherland. 
On Four birthday I think I may venture to commit an 
indiscretion and submit privately to Jou a few extracts of a 
private Letter just received from Lord Granwille. 
He says: „Count Herbert Bismarck goes tomorrow and 
„there is a rumour that he is likely not to return at all.— 
„or at all events only for a short time. 
This we must sincerely regret. He has made bimself 
vexceedingly popular, and there are many, certainly including 
„Lady Granville and myself, who would be very sorry indeed. 
oto lose him. 
N„He has been successful in circles where success was 
„difficult and not absolutely to be reckoned upon.—He 
oshows great interest and is energetic in making acquaintance 
with all classes of people,.—but as you know it requires 
„some time to get hold of the kernel, and as he is likely) to 
oplay a very considerable part in the politics of his ow#n 
„Country, and as one of the obstacles to the better understand- 
ving of the two nations, has been the want of knowledge of 
each, which some politicians display, —I venture to think 
ohis early departure a mistake, and to entertain the earnest 
ohope that he may return and dwell among us as long as 
„possible.“ 
In thus committing an indiscretion my object is to show 
how much Count Herbert has been appreciated in England. 
With every good wish believe me, dear Prince Bismarck 
Jours gratefully 
Ampthill.