CHAPTER XVII.

Gipsies’ affection--Laurgaard adieu--Beautiful gorges--Onward ever--Esmeralda’s Irish song--Dovre--Friendly travellers--The Landhandelri--The Herr Tofte--King’s visit--Our night camp--Night disturbance--Kindness to animals--Our beautiful bouquet--Snehætten Fjeld--Dombaas--Comfortable situation--Wild scenery--Opportune visit--Illusory hope 190