The return trip was a gay one, at least on the part of the traveler, who already seemed to consider himself an old friend of the Hansen family.

Before they reached their destination they found themselves calling their companion M.Silvius; and that gentleman unceremoniously called them Hulda and Joel, as if their acquaintance had been one of long standing.
About four o'clock the little belfry of Dal became visible through the trees, and a few minutes afterward the horse stopped in front of the inn.

The traveler alighted from the kariol, though not without considerable difficulty.

Dame Hansen hastened to the door to receive him, and though he did not ask for the best room in the house, it was given to him all the same..