SCHLOSS ZU GMUNDEN 



by strange parties of countrymen (originally the 

 workers from the salt mines which abound in 

 this province of Austria), who run along the 

 road through the snow, with a curious ambling 

 step, making a tinkling with the bells of the 

 lanterns which, in form of castles and ships, are 

 lighted up inside by wax candles and fastened 

 on their heads ; this performance is in quaint 

 celebration of the story of the Wise Men from 

 the East. These old-world figures come from 

 considerable distances, amble all through the 

 town and round the castle greatly to the 

 wonder and joy of any children who may be 

 there and return, doubtless, well satisfied with 

 the guerdon bestowed on them with praise and 

 thanks. 



BARONESS DE KLENCK 



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