The baron Ferdinand von Richthofen was working on the manuscript of his multivolume book "China: The results of my travels and the studies based thereon". There was 1877 year. And ahead there were some more years of work.
The fatigue was collecting. Baron has decided to call Johann Schiltberger.
- Hello, mister Schiltberger!
- I welcome you, mister von Richthofen!
- What new is on your travel?
- Now I admire the river Kur. Near coast of this river the best silk gathers!
The baron has felt some worry:
- The travels - are the travels, the landscapes - are the landscapes! But don't forget and about the Heinrich Schliemann's law "Publish!". I wish you success, mister Schiltberger!
- I wish you successful literary creativity, mister baron!
The baron has completed the conversation and has returned to the manuscript. "Mister Schiltberger travels a much, but he is still polite! The european upbringing!". "River ... Silk ...".
The hand of the baron by itself has written on paper of the words "Silk Routes".
Johann Schiltberger after the call of the baron has thought: "Probably, the baron phoned me not accidentally". "And Heinrich Schliemann won't advise of bad!".
Johann Shiltberger has returned home and has written the book: "The travel of Johann Schiltberger, the native of Munich, across Europe, Asia and Africa from 1394 to 1427".
May 8, 2018 23:59
Translation from Russian into English: May 9, 2018 00:47.
Владимир Владимирович Залесский"Сказка о трех путешественниках".