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296 In the Black Forest. wf in the current of the water or the construction of the boat, and it was not worth while wasting the precious moments at one’s disposal in endeavouring to discover why it zwoz/d go round and round in any hands but those of the little fellow who had learned the secret of its navization. ‘This lake, too, has the reputation of being charmed. ‘Those wh» dive into it are said to hear all sounds upon the road, far and near, reproduced in the romantic form of bells. A fellow pilgrim, who had been spending several days at the inn, said he had been excessively comfortable, and should be sorry. when, on the morrow, his time for leaving arrived. He was now waiting for the diligence which would pass presently; intending to go with it as far as Schluchsee or St. Blasien, and walk back, provided he could el re th i eae = = Litt fete 7 nA (sh aa —— S | ; othe SSS . b . . = | i ~) ’ —=———— — == . — ue 1 ——— = — H " — =, i a | Toe! ‘ "Vile o. ee = ~ » = STERN INN, HOLLSTEIG. get an outside place. A matter so uncertain that he gladly accepted a seat which made him independent of the doubtful omnibus. It was easy to understand anyone’s reluctance to leave the Titisee. I was sorry to do so after less than an hour’s acquaintance with it. There was a quietness and repose about the place pleasant and re- freshing. A few days at the little inn might be very profitably spent, exploring the neighbourhood, paddling about the lake, which is, moreover, well stocked with fish, and enjoying the country walks and short, mountain excursions that abound. The driver whipped up his horses and away we went, a small crowd upon the steps of the inn looking after us until we were out of sight. | There is so little variety in the “daily round” of these remote, way- | side houses, that the smallest incident seems a distraction. It was more than a pleasant drive, yet had no specially remarkable features to leave strong impressions behind it. About one o’clock we reached COMMICLMOO<Sn»COnA