Our knapsacks were strapped upon our backs, but they had a sturdy youth along to carry theirs for them.

All parties were hungry, so there was no talking.

By and by the usual bows were exchanged, and we separated.
As we sat at a late breakfast in the hotel at Allerheiligen, next morning, these young people entered and took places near us without observing us; but presently they saw us and at once bowed and smiled; not ceremoniously, but with the gratified look of people who have found acquaintances where they were expecting strangers.

Then they spoke of the weather and the roads.

We also spoke of the weather and the roads.
Next, they said they had had an enjoyable walk, notwithstanding the weather.