Krempe’s Praise and Frankenstein’s Modesty

“D—n the fellow!” cried he; “why, M. Clerval, I assure you he

has outstript us all. Aye, stare if you please; but it is nevertheless

true. A youngster who, but a few years ago, believed Cornelius

Agrippa as firmly as the gospel, has now set himself at the head of the university; and

if he is not soon pulled down, we shall all be out of countenance.—Aye, aye,” continued

he, observing my face expressive of suffering, “M. Frankenstein is

modest; an excellent quality in a young man. Young men should be diffident of

themselves, you know, M. Clerval; I was myself when young: but