--- title: Legends and Tales., part 7 — Legends and tales of the Harz Mountains · full text with trees · page 2 description: Legends and Tales., part 7, «Legends and tales of the Harz Mountains» by Toofie Lauder: the whole chapter, every sentence with its dependency tree and pragmatics. It begins: It conducts us first past a number of ponds, which formerly supplied the self-denying monks with carp for their fasts, and now --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg74323/8/page/2/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [tales](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/) / [Legends and tales of the Harz Mountains](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg74323/) / Legends and Tales., part 7 # Legends and Tales., part 7 · page 2 [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg74323/8/) **2** Desolate stand the ruins of the once imperial hunting seat, the moat so thickly overgrown with the buck-thorn that no human foot would willingly attempt to tread it.[65](../../65/ "tree and pragmatics") A light sighing stirs in the foliage like a ghostly breath from the primeval days.[66](../../66/ "tree and pragmatics") Dost thou remember the time when we listened to the rustling and moaning of the fir-trees, like echoes of the voices of olden times?[67](../../67/ "tree and pragmatics") In our dreams we saw the ancient Königsburg in splendour, heard the forest ring with the noise of the hunt, saw the troop of huntsmen ride back to the castle, among them many a knight, earl, and prince, and foremost rode the Kaiser with his blushing daughter Reinhilde.[68](../../68/ "tree and pragmatics") How radiant was the royal maiden, her green veil floating on the breeze, her clear eyes gazing fearlessly around her, her sweet face smiling like a bright morning in spring.[69](../../69/ "tree and pragmatics") The Kaiser bends to her and whispers in her ear.[70](../../70/ "tree and pragmatics") Why do her blushing cheeks turn pale?[71](../../71/ "tree and pragmatics") What has caused the smile to vanish so suddenly from her face, and the tears to rush to her eyes?[72](../../72/ "tree and pragmatics") She turns in fear and looks upon her following train.[73](../../73/ "tree and pragmatics") Why does a noble knightly countenance there also turn pale?[74](../../74/ "tree and pragmatics") The Kaiser glances in surprise at his shrinking daughter.[75](../../75/ "tree and pragmatics") "Dear little Reinhilde, have I grieved thee?[76](../../76/ "tree and pragmatics") Hast thou understood me?[77](../../77/ "tree and pragmatics") Two princes beg the honour of thy hand."[78](../../78/ "tree and pragmatics") Reinhilde raises her eyes with firmness to his and replies: "Dear father, forgive, but I do not seek for crowns.[79](../../79/ "tree and pragmatics") Thou thyself hast not hidden from me how heavy is the crown.[80](../../80/ "tree and pragmatics") Thou hast often told me that only love makes happy; and I have found a love deep and pure, and could shout for joy; a heart, a knightly heart is mine.[81](../../81/ "tree and pragmatics") Oh! do not tear this true and noble heart from mine."[82](../../82/ "tree and pragmatics") The Kaiser frowns and the anger-vein swells on his brow as he replies: "Dost thou dare to speak thus to me, thou shameless girl?[83](../../83/ "tree and pragmatics") Who is the low knave, the insolent coxcomb, who has dared to raise his eyes to the Kaiser's daughter?[84](../../84/ "tree and pragmatics") My rage shall crush him; ruin on his head who has robbed me of the joy of my old age--the heart of my daughter."[85](../../85/ "tree and pragmatics") All stand aghast at the Kaiser's wrath, all save one noble knight, who steps fearlessly forth from the circle, with head proudly raised, a youth of manly beauty, the blond locks falling on his shoulders, the blue eyes blazing in just indignation, approaches the Kaiser, and cries, "Herr Kaiser, it was not a 'knave.'[86](../../86/ "tree and pragmatics") At the breach on the bloody field thou hast said, 'Brave Werner, thou art my bravest hero!'[87](../../87/ "tree and pragmatics") And thou hast chosen me as companion for thy kingly son.[88](../../88/ "tree and pragmatics") Oft hast thou said to me, 'For Werner's faithfulness where shall I find a worthy reward?'[89](../../89/ "tree and pragmatics") Herr Kaiser, now thou hast the reward; take back the word of scorn; listen to the voice of love; make two hearts happy."[90](../../90/ "tree and pragmatics") Gently Reinhilde clasps the father's hands; but the anger-vein swells higher on the imperial brow.[91](../../91/ "tree and pragmatics") "Throw the traitor in the deepest dungeon in chains!" he cries; "and thou, whom I disown as daughter, get out of my sight; let me never see thee again!"[92](../../92/ "tree and pragmatics") The Kaiser sets spurs to his steed and rides to the Schloss, the attendants bring the unhappy knight to the dungeon, Reinhilde faints and sinks from her steed in the grass, and soon no sound is heard save the sighing in the firs.[93](../../93/ "tree and pragmatics") With heavy head resting on his arm, the Kaiser sits alone in the great hall of the Königsburg.[94](../../94/ "tree and pragmatics") Suddenly he starts wildly to his feet; was that a moan that fell upon his ear?[95](../../95/ "tree and pragmatics") No, 'tis only the rattle of the hoarse weathercock.[96](../../96/ "tree and pragmatics") Hark! surely that is a cry of anguish.[97](../../97/ "tree and pragmatics") He listens in agony.[98](../../98/ "tree and pragmatics") "No, no," the watcher cries from the tower.[99](../../99/ "tree and pragmatics") He hears the moaning of the tempest, and rain and hailstones beat against the windows.[100](../../100/ "tree and pragmatics") In heartrending tones the Kaiser cries, "Reinhilde\![101](../../101/ "tree and pragmatics") It was too hard and cruel; a loving word had been better."[102](../../102/ "tree and pragmatics") Quickly he calls his old servant. "[103](../../103/ "tree and pragmatics") Alter,\[1\] bring me my little daughter."[104](../../104/ "tree and pragmatics") \[1\] Old man.[105](../../105/ "tree and pragmatics") The servant trembles in terror, and tears burst forth.[106](../../106/ "tree and pragmatics") "What ails thee, Alter?" cries the Kaiser.[107](../../107/ "tree and pragmatics") "Herr Kaiser, thou knowest thy little daughter is not here\![108](../../108/ "tree and pragmatics") Thou hast disowned her."[109](../../109/ "tree and pragmatics") The Kaiser stares at him in horror, "Reinhilde not here?[110](../../110/ "tree and pragmatics") Since when?"[111](../../111/ "tree and pragmatics") "Herr Kaiser, since yesterday.[112](../../112/ "tree and pragmatics") She has not returned to the Schloss; her steed came back without its rider.[113](../../113/ "tree and pragmatics") We sent out messengers, but none have found her."[114](../../114/ "tree and pragmatics") The Kaiser turns pale.[115](../../115/ "tree and pragmatics") "And thou hast not told me till now\![116](../../116/ "tree and pragmatics") Reinhilde, Reinhilde not here?[117](../../117/ "tree and pragmatics") Merciful God\![118](../../118/ "tree and pragmatics") Reinhilde, my child\![119](../../119/ "tree and pragmatics") Lost in the forest in storm and tempest\![120](../../120/ "tree and pragmatics") Up; ring the alarm\![121](../../121/ "tree and pragmatics") To horse! to horse\![122](../../122/ "tree and pragmatics") Let loose the hounds in the forest; let the horns resound that my child may know the father calls.[123](../../123/ "tree and pragmatics") Bring me my steed, I will myself ride forth into the storm."[124](../../124/ "tree and pragmatics") And a thousand torches light up the forest, and the echo of a thousand voices rings far and wide.[125](../../125/ "tree and pragmatics") And the Kaiser's voice combats with the storm as he cries, "Reinhilde\![126](../../126/ "tree and pragmatics") Reinhilde! my little daughter!"[127](../../127/ "tree and pragmatics") At length despair seizes the father's heart, he throws himself to the earth in wild agony, beats his brow and tears his hair, while a troop of attendants stand weeping around him.[128](../../128/ "tree and pragmatics") With a sudden light in his face, he springs to his feet and exclaims, "Back to the Schloss\![129](../../129/ "tree and pragmatics") There is one who will find Reinhilde, but that one pines in the dungeon.[130](../../130/ "tree and pragmatics") He has loved her like me.[131](../../131/ "tree and pragmatics") I know his love is true; the God of love will be with him; \_he\_ will find my little daughter."[132](../../132/ "tree and pragmatics") And the Kaiser commands, "Let Werner be set free\![133](../../133/ "tree and pragmatics") And when he finds Reinhilde, she herself shall be his reward; let her be his wife, and he my son!"[134](../../134/ "tree and pragmatics") In the dark mountain cave, on the hard, cold ground, kneels the silver-haired hermit Volkmar, and without before the entrance, by the image of the Virgin, Reinhilde, pale and trembling, is kneeling, in prayer.[135](../../135/ "tree and pragmatics") She vows to become the bride of heaven if the Kaiser does not relent.[136](../../136/ "tree and pragmatics") The good old man, when she came yesterday telling him all her sorrow, received her lovingly, and gave her a secure refuge in his peaceful retreat. "[137](../../137/ "tree and pragmatics") Stay here, my daughter," he said; "hope and trust in God."[138](../../138/ "tree and pragmatics") Hark\![139](../../139/ "tree and pragmatics") The horns are heard, and Volkmar rises hastily from his knees and cries, "Quick, in the cave, Reinhilde, that no one see thee; the way leads close by the Virgin's shrine."[140](../../140/ "tree and pragmatics") The searchers come, and cry, "God greet thee Volkmar\![141](../../141/ "tree and pragmatics") Hast thou not seen the Kaiser's daughter?"[142](../../142/ "tree and pragmatics") And Volkmar replies, "I have only seen a bride of heaven, who is resting in the cave."[143](../../143/ "tree and pragmatics") They ride on, and Volkmar asks the trembling Reinhilde, "Hast thou heard?[144](../../144/ "tree and pragmatics") They are seeking thee."[145](../../145/ "tree and pragmatics") "My father has disowned me.[146](../../146/ "tree and pragmatics") I stand alone.[147](../../147/ "tree and pragmatics") Only in the Kloster can I find a home."[148](../../148/ "tree and pragmatics") And now a single man approaches, stops by the entrance, throws himself on his knees before the shrine of the Virgin, and as Reinhilde hears the voice she trembles and turns pale, for the Kaiser it is who prays.[149](../../149/ "tree and pragmatics") She exclaims in anguish, "It is my father, but I do not answer, for he has disowned me his child.[150](../../150/ "tree and pragmatics") I stand in the world alone.[151](../../151/ "tree and pragmatics") Only in the Kloster can I find a home."[152](../../152/ "tree and pragmatics") [1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg74323/8/) **2** - ← previous: [page 1](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg74323/8/) - next →: [Legends and Tales., part 8](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg74323/9/) - ↑ back to [Legends and tales of the Harz Mountains](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg74323/)