The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1855-12-27
d. G..
according 10 act of Congress, in the year 1855 by
IN P.rea in the Clerks Orhce of the Circml Court
The District Of Columbia.l
FOR TgfE NATIONAL ERA.
ROSA AND HER SUlT0RS.
TALE OF SWEDISH DOMESTIC LIFE.
BY EMILE =. CARLEN,
IN, Var Of Wsdlock"'' The Bride Of Onnbnrg, ,
&c, fe.
TRANSLATED BY EIBEIT PIERCE.
TRANSLATED BY ELBEET PIERCE.

On 2 hot day in June of the same year, an
oo,,,c Old fashioned coach was toiling up the
o.oroaly long and wearisome Gyltick Ridge,
,slicb is about two miles from Halnstad, on
go borders of Smaland. Following the car
r;,.,a were q couple of heavily laden wagons,
drawn by oxen, which are here provided for the
evne,Iitinr of travellers goods On this occa-
.:o, the travellers themselves were standing in
,ba room OF a little inn in the valley, in appa-
-.,, irresolution, seemingly occupied in con-
s.l.riug the best way to climb the mountain.
s., f. remaining seated in the carriage, that
Wa ;,npossible to walk up would have been
1readfully fatiguing, for the Ridge is no ordi-
nary mountain, as all can witness who have
travelled tina; way.
In the travellers we may recognise two OF
oar old friends, Mrs. Borgenskold and her
dsu, liter lIilda, who were now upon their jour-
10, Ia lindfors the property of which Lieuten-
a,t Borreuskold held the Office Of inspector.
Tn. sea voyage had been prosperously got over,
and they were now looking forward to the hour
when they should look upon the husband and
father.
At this instant, however, their whole atten-
ion was eugrossed by the unreasonable height
Which lay before them, and which they must
ras,. if they wished to pursue their journey.
lllia. as well as her mother, were but little
,..-lstorned to travelling and its difficulties
and It is therefore by no means surprising that
ileir conversation should have almost wholly
turned upon the object nearest at hand.
My dear Iiilda," said her mother, I" do you
imagine that | can ever get up there? Il was
WRONG not TO have taken the same road as our
Elects. If | should sink down with exhaus-
ton by the way, or turn giddy at the sight
O.. these horrid precipices, who will help me
really dread very much that it will never end
aen"
Really, mamma, you make me quite anx-
4es.' replied IIlda: " it surely is not so very
ltaeerous; we will rest often, and then, NAM
ma you know, you must really not look down
into the depths, but just hold fast by my arm ;
an strong, and you may rely upon me-"
Just as Ilida had spoken the last words,
ties heard another carriage on the road be-
hind them.
Quiet now stand still, Polle," said a we'll
toned, manly voice.
very pretty conveyance, from which sprang
Young at that very moment. With his
cap IN his hand, he sauted the ladies with a
bow, while he pressed the handkerchief over
his forehead, and arranged his beard and neck
cloth After this little piece Of coquetry, he
tlrned has attention to the handsome gray
horse, which stamped impatiently in his har-
less. After it had been taken out, and given
good meal, the traveller again turned TO the
ladies' and Mrs. BOrgenskold espied the
clerical band which the stranger wore under
Is white blouse, which he now took off, she,
With that kind of resolution which is so pecu-
lar TO OLD ladies', took courage to ask if he
happened to he going the same way as them
selves, over that dreadful ridge; in which case
SO shGald esteem herself fortunate in the
pleasure OF his company, as their carriage had
already gone on IN advance.
1t happens to be my way Also said the
r'1ug clergyman :" If | can be of any service
Dyon, II will give me the greatest pleasure"
Al the same time, his black, flashing eyes
hAd shot ITS chances between the endless de-
i-nces OF Mrs. Borgenskold's large travelling
Bonnet and llilda's parasol, and had inst caught
Tie Conntenance of the handsome and embar
r.,sel girl
Flushing and confused at her mammals off,
IAnd manner of making acquaintance by
Tie road side, llilda stood by, and let her para
- shade her AZ much as it could however,
hrriraiureS We're not concealed before her eyes
hAl been raised, and had discovered the young
'ergynau, whose looks were fixed, with an
evident expression of interest, upon the young
lady traveller
" Al. sir" resumed Mrs Borgenskold, "you
would really very much oblige us if you would
'''or Us with your company up the hill yon-
GER; but might ask with whom l have the
honor OF speaking?"
Most gladly, madam" replied the stranger,
NA''Ing. My name is Wallinder, curate Of
''e pasiorshlp OF B, in Smaland."
ph' that Is most iortunate-thank Heaven!"
rNr.''med Mrs. Borgenskold, quite pleased.
" OF course, then. your reverence is ACQUAINTED
WIN Lieutenant BOrgenskold, the inspector of
l''ndi9r8? | know that the property is situated
IN that parish"
ph' yes ! have very often the honor of
'm1Aing a pipe with the worthy Lieutenant: :
AM presume that / am so fortunate as to
address his wife and daughter, whom be ex-
frc'ed towards the end OF this month ?"
Ave, indeed, sir" exclaimed Mrs. Bergen
,'''' you have guessed correctly Oh, how
peasant that is | may say it is quite dis
~lsllion of Providence, our meeting thus.
INA, 'nat Is my daughters how agreeable, my dear
A!a that We shall now have a companion for
,'ry often. IN his letters, spoke of Mr.. Wallin-
Yer; but never had an idea that we should
'"l' IN our spiritual teacher, such a polite
5ouas man
Hiida bowed TO the young pastor, who as
urea them, in the warmest manner, that he
y" particularly battered at having it in his
power to become the ladies' guardian for the
I'nander Of the journey. He soon put his
-'lSS 10 the carriage, and pressed Mrs. Bor
oeHSAold to get MEASURING her that he would
;op immediately they arrived at a point where
was no longer advisable to drive and thus
;l'! commenced the ascent. Hilda proceeded
u advance, and Wallinder walked beside the
P,o'chky, dividing his attentions between Mrs
53ensAod and Pole
'ulleniy Mrs. Borgenskold exclaimed, "Nol
no. no! my dear sir, Heaven forbid that we
,. ''l'l nave much further to ascend Pray LEI
te' out beg; | am half dead with terror.
81 u, young pastor politely stopped, and call
post-boy, who was standing on the
saI gaping about him.
~, Souie down, my lad, and take the horse"
ugn the lad had obeyed his call, Wallindel
s'e'ed ms arm to Mrs. Borgenskold, and. after
-IuInerable difficulties, the whole party al
reached the summit of the wearisome
par ,, 70 Mrs Borgenskold, HiIda, and Wallinder
sa O-ne-iorgotten Gytick Ridge.
san ! the ladies', with the help of the young
ST. S. uau been placed in the old coach, he
,a,a3s mo his droschky, and thus they jour
4vso; 'ne whole day. At nine O'Clock in the
IN yIas' 'ney reached hotel where they were
sboaIsP' Here Mrs. Borgenskold declared she
IerrtJ. never be able to close her eyes, for the
n - roaring of the torrent. She managed
81 very we'll, however, and had not ava
Ont MI u 'e hllda, IN the early morning. tired