The establishment of the German Customs Union transformed the German national sentiment from mere hope and fantasy into positive material interests. Roads and railways are being rapidly built under the leadership of the Prussian government, and in the foreseeable future, we can anticipate a transportation system centered around Berlin developing rapidly in the Germanic region.
The German people generally believe that the customs union is the first step in the process of unifying the German states. This union will significantly break down the barriers created by estrangement and hostility, paving the way for the political unification of the German nation by realizing the common interests of trade and commerce, something worthy of our attention.
— Arthur Hastings "1833 Routine Diplomatic Report"
As mentioned earlier, for a small town like Gottingen, there aren't many taverns to choose from.
Nevertheless, the tavern Arthur and his companions chose was still carefully selected.
