It was Rosenblatt who contracted for the Galician labour.

One might hate Rosenblatt, or despise him, but it was impossible to ignore him.
"What say you, my brothers," said the stranger, "shall we attend this feast ?" The men were eager to go.

Why should Rosenblatt stand in their way?
Were they not good friends of Jacob and Anka?
Was not every home in the colony open to a stranger, and especially a stranger of rank?
Simon swallowed his pride and led the way to Paulina's house.
There was no need of a guide to the house where the feasting was in progress.

The shouting and singing of the revellers hailed them from afar, and as they drew near, the crowd about the door indicated the house of mirth.

Joseph and Simon were welcomed with overflowing hospitality and mugs of beer.