Chapter XIX
New Year’s Eve, continued.—Sketch of the History of Heidelberg University—A Salamander rubbed to the honour of the Professors
Chapter XX
New Year’s Eve, continued.—University Stories—Singular Story of the feats of activity, strength, and eccentric humour of Von Plauen—his Banishment from the University—his Imprisonment and Escape—Story of the Student Schwartzkopf, who became the celebrated robber, “The Black Peter;” with his deeds, capture, and strange final escape—Story of the Student Stark—Fire-arms announce the entrance of the New Year, and the friends rush forth to witness the Procession of the Students to give a “Vivat” to their chief Professors—this described—Breaking up of the ice on the river—the exploit of the Red Fisherman