Latvian language
In 1882 he returned to his native "Braki" homestead and lived there until 1885. In this period he deepened his Latvian language knowledge. In 1885 he became a secretary in the Koknese manor and studied to become a steward. He spent there two years. In 1886 was published his first work in the Latvian language- poem "Nakts" (Night).