As soon as the primitive ferry-boat landed the tourists and their guide a cordial greeting ensued, and the three spent yet another pleasant evening together.

The professor still limped a little, but he did not complain.

Indeed, one might almost have fancied that he was in no haste to be cured, or rather to leave Dame Hansen's hospitable roof.
The time certainly passed swiftly and pleasantly there.

He had written to Christiania that he should probably spend some time at Dal.

The story of his adventure at the Rjukanfos was known throughout the country.