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Rh "Most willingly," replied the boy.

"May we take it to your house to-morrow morning early," begged the boys.

"But you must go to school."

"I told them they might have a holiday to-morrow, so that they can enjoy your son's visit," said the mother.

"Why, then, I must let those blue jays of mine stay at home, too. Now, come. Good night! Farewell!"

"The dear brother of the lowlands," as Mr. Beyer sometimes called the Riesenburg gamekeeper, shook hands with his friends, called Hector and departed. In the morning, before the children were dressed, Orel was out on the river upon the floating logs. After breakfast Mr. Beyer and the boys went to the gamekeeper's, while Grandmother, together with Barunka and Adelka, went to the inn to bid Milo good-bye. The inn was already crowded; mothers and fathers came to see their sons depart; friends, relatives and acquaintances were there. Although one tried to encourage another, although the innkeeper and his daughter had so much to do that even Milo was called on to assist at the bar, although the young folks joined in many a gay song, it was all of no avail; not one drank too much, as had been the case when they went to the conscription. Then they trimmed their caps with evergreens, shouted gayly, drank and sang so as to smother their fear and anxiety. Each one, even the straightest, the handsomest young man, cherished still a little hope. Then they were flattered by the sorrow of the girls, they were pleased with the love of their parents, which