The roadmaster was early at the door to warn Hanz out to break roads, but excused him when he heard how happy a man he had been made during the night.

And when the merry men came along with their oxen, and their sledges, and their drag-logs, ploughing through and tossing the snow aside, and making a way for the traveller, there were cheers given for honest Hanz and the little gentleman who had just come to town.

And as they ploughed along through the drifts, they struck up a merry song, which so excited Hanz's emotions that he could not resist the temptation to put on his coat and follow them.

And when they reached Titus Bright's inn that ruddy-faced host met them at the door and bade them welcome under his roof, and invited them to drink flip at his expense.

Hanz was treated and complimented in steaming mugs, and the health and happiness of mother and son were not forgotten.