Over a solid bridge, resting upon pillars of masonry, and through a principal wing which bore the armorial bearings and initials of the old possessor, they arrived in the innermost court, which was shut in by three wings, the antique one already mentioned, and two others: the fourth side was inclosed by a low trellis-work which adjoined the garden, where the canals lost themselves in a small lake.
"That is an interesting old court!" exclaimed Otto.
"O, that is not to be compared with the Kammerjunker's!" returned Wilhelm: "you should first see his!" "Yes, you must come over some of these days," said the Kammerjunker.
"Silence, Fingal! Silence, Valdine!" cried he to the barking dogs.

A couple of turkey-cocks spread their feathers out, and gobbled with all their might.

Men and women servants stood at the door: that was their reception! "Thostrup will have the red room, will he not ?" said Wilhelm, and the friends ascended the stairs together.
A pale young girl, not free from freckles, but with eyes full of soul, hastened toward them; this was Wilhelm's youngest sister.

She pressed her brother to her breast, and took Otto's hand with kindness.

She is not beautiful! was the first impression she made upon him.