human
How is it, Bridget, that the country about here is so different from that in which we formerly lived? Here it is so green and verdant; the whole town is beautified with thickly planted fruit-trees; the soil teems with rich vegetation and shrubs; all the houses are gay and cleanly--the inhabitants prosperous; indeed, it would appear to me that the woods here are more majestic, and the sky more blue; and as far as the eye can scan, we have pleasure in beholding the bountiful earth.
gpt
But, said Brigitta,
human
Come, then, to the fir-plantation, answered her husband;
gpt
That is true, said she, as they both stood still to gaze upon the scene.
human
As often as one approaches the spot, one becomes sad and sorrowful, one knows not why.
gpt
Who can the people really be? and why should they keep themselves at such a distance from all the neighbourhood, avoiding any intercourse with us, as though they were inwardly conscious of deeds of darkness?
human
They are poor folk, said the young farmer;
gpt
Possibly, said the woman kindly and compassionately,
human
God only knows, continued Martin, as they proceeded on their way--
gpt
God only knows what they do; this at least is certain, that they hold no intercourse; no stranger ever comes from, or goes to them; for the spot where they dwell is bewitched and under ban, so that the boldest young townsmen would hardly venture into it.