They did not wait to investigate; but disappeared up the bank in a hurry.

About noon Paul arrived at Breisgann, where he got some refreshments.

The course of the river now ran along the Black Forest, and is much narrower there.

The scenery is weird and somber and although the region is interesting, it is somewhat monotonous.

People of the Black Forest are a dreamy and superstitious race; they would stand and look at the uncouth figure in the water for a moment and then run.