BRINGING HOME THE BRIDE In those days there were no railways in Hungary.

It took a whole week to travel post from Pest to the depths of Transylvania, with relays of horses provided beforehand at every station.

On the very day after the wedding the young bride set out on her journey.

She had only stipulated that they should set off very early before anyone was up and stirring.
They travelled in two carriages.

In the first sat the bride and Clementina, who had begged and prayed so urgently to be allowed to accompany the young lady that to get rid of her they had at last consented.