Uneasy beyond expression respecting the fate of my Companion, I besought the Peasants to disperse themselves in search of her: I described her dress, and promised immense rewards to whoever brought me any intelligence.

As for myself, it was impossible for me to join in the pursuit: I had broken two of my ribs in the fall: My arm being dislocated hung useless by my side; and my left leg was shattered so terribly, that I never expected to recover its use.
The Peasants complied with my request: All left me except Four, who made a litter of boughs and prepared to convey me to the neighbouring Town.

I enquired its name.

It proved to be Ratisbon, and I could scarcely persuade myself that I had travelled to such a distance in a single night.

I told the Countrymen that at one o'clock that morning I had past through the Village of Rosenwald.