But there were certain considerations which alleviated the poignancy of Gutenberg’s disappointment. He had the consolation of knowing that he had designed the enterprise of publishing the Bible, and that he had carried it successfully to its termination. And now, with the magnanimity of a great soul, he was willing that others should circulate it. Besides, he had at times a hope that he should yet have justice done him. It was as true then as now that a man may be disappointed in his greatest hopes in life, without, on that account, becoming unhappy; for, as one has said, “There is no other actual misfortune except this only, _not to have God for our friend_.” And this art of printing, which had been such a trial and triumph, such a grief and a joy, was destined to embalm his name and the memory of his life infinitely more than if all the conquests of world-renowned warriors were his. [Illustration] XIX. Faust and Schoeffer’s Success.--More Books issued.--An Eventful Year.--Greek Type.--Struck by the Plague.--The Parisians, and Faust’s Descendants.--Schoeffer’s Death.--Testimony to Gutenberg.--Extension of the Art.--Piety and Chess.--Education in the Olden Time.--Unveiling the Statue. To return to Faust and Schoeffer. After the lawsuit, as we have seen, they mostly ignored the existence and services of Gutenberg. Soon after the memorable separation, Faust went to Paris as before related, the sales of Bibles in Germany alone being so limited as to bring in but small returns for the money invested. It was evidently necessary to take extraordinary measures to meet the emergency. In Faust’s cool, business-like view, everything would be lost, unless some speedy and marked success was attained. His experiments resulted better even than he had anticipated; and returning flush with money, the printing rooms soon presented a scene of unwonted activity. The “Litterariæ Indulgentiæ,” with which Schoeffer and his journeymen had busied themselves during Faust’s absence, was urged through the press and into the market. “What a difference a little money makes!” said Faust, as he saw how well the book was selling. “We must hasten to finish the Psalter.”