Strange reports are being again circulated about our young master. And
this time they are officially confirmed. Hermann has taken possession
of his father's estates and thus he has come to be our chief.
As a present he has given the Winkelstegers a respite of ten years for
all outstanding liabilities for work and land. This is a good
beginning. The Winkelstegers know no other way to express their thanks
than by holding a twelve-hour service in the church to pray for the
health of the young gentleman.
Hermann is said to be an invalid.
Yesterday Berthold came to see me. Since that time when he found his
lost child with the creatures of the forest he poaches no longer, but
works industriously at wood-cutting, while his children earn their bread
by picking wild berries.
He brought me a bundle of dried leaves, which grow only over in the
defile and possess a wonderful healing power, which has restored Aga's
health, who for so many years has been an invalid. Lili had gathered
and dried the leaves, and then it occurred to the family to send them to
the young Herr von Schrankenheim; there was no doubt that by using the
herbs he would regain his health. He requested me to forward the
medicine, which I gladly agreed to do.
*ALPINE GLOW*